The Class wt. of the IHCA H-16 was reduced from 340 lbs to 320 lbs. somewhere around 1987. The way to check a boat of your vintage is to look at the glue seam under the deck lip. If it is reddish in tint then you have a light boat if not then it will be 340+.
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<br>Another very important factor is rudder rake. Take a straight edge down from the front of your rudder pin. There should be about 1 1/8-1 1/4" in front of that point at the widest part of the rudder forward. Good cams, Reduce rudder slop, and keep the system lubrcated with lithium grease, all contribute to a proper rudder system.
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<br>We have a very competitive group of 16 Sailors here and also have a great group of new 16er's. We watch them and the best way to achieve that feel is to sail with and against the best people you can. Don't hesitate to ask questions of the top guys/Girls in A Fleet. Get one of them to get your boat into the "Ballpark"
<br>Where do you sail? Maybe I can put you in touch with an experienced A Fleeter to help you out.
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