I build boats to my own designs also. I have built three Tornados. I have the same problem communicating with my friend who campained his T last year. I have absoutley no interest conforming to class rules. I wish the class well but recognize it is all about rules. I am interested in structural design and performance and the best asthetic sailing experience. Outside of class match racing people commission and pay a lot of money for cool custom boats. I agree as a competitor in Tornado class racing the boat may be worth the rig alone - if that. But is was never intended for that purpose and appeals to people with diffenent values.
