Hi Kevin,

First of all, I think it is great you built a carbon T.... Something I always wanted to see. I am sure it is a fine boat.

Secondly, my comments are off my own personal point of view. Not that of the ITA.

As a racer I hold class rules and racing as a fleet very important. I don't know what it is like in the States but in OZ most off the sailors that shell out big bucks for an off the beach cat intend to race as a class. There are not many if any high profile long distance races in OZ where a one of special might be desirable.

Also most racers in OZ, I feel would rather compete and win within a class than win because you have the fastest boat.

My opinion is if mostly only racers spend big dollars for off the beach cats (your cat would be in this catagory) and find conforming to a class for competition is important than your boat would not be as desirable as many others.

There for your market - ie finding a buyer willing to spend the cash and not conform to class rules is very limited.

A boat for sale is only worth what somebody is willing to pay. If I was to buy this boat, I would use this as a barganing tool.

THIS IS WHAT WAS INTENDED BUY MY COMMENTS TO A POTENTIAL BUYER.

If you find a buyer willing to pay premium price than your boat is worth premium dollars and congratulations for finding them.

If you cannot, it is not worth what you are asking.

It is a bit like spending $30,000 on and old car resto and modification. The car may be worth $30,000 to you but the market may only offer $10,000.