Thanks Daryl

It is always good to research existing information and history of a particular class type .

Would agree with this more defined limited 14 class type of definition based on the similar outline Bob proposed with a min boat weight ,--but only applied to existing production 14s over 230LBs --

The fun aspect of the 14s for many others wishing to fold up huls or build a more experimental type craft is the smaller size being less expensive and having the enjoyment of creating something unique fun and enjoying the process ,inspite of race finish .

Think the 14 class will eventually have to have a production boat oriented class -with more detailed rules and definitions as you posted --and a sub category 14 open -unlimited class for the lightweight designs-

In early decades here in the Northern U S great lakes area there were a number of cat sailors that built their own A class cats --{fold up plywd. } 150 lbs -total - and latter went to the 18 sq meter class ,with cell core and foam building -vacume bagging etc --in the 80s ,--
The thinking was the larger 18 sq size with more open unlimited rules had a wider appeal to more sailors .

We would race all Sat ,--then sit around the Bar BQ -KEG and campfire until the early morning hours talking about future boat designs ,--new rudder systems ,--lifting foils -- tilting sail plans ,--planning hulls -etc -etc -
really great times .

This 14 class hopefully will provide both ---A fun development type class ,----and a good economical production oriented class for fair equal racing on very similar 14s -- both in a 14 class .