I would like to see a M4.3 use a reacher instead of the spin and accumulate data with that rig versus the 14 with reacher. I guess my rig was optimized for the light air we had at Hartwell. Higher winds would have kept the reacher furled until the downwind legs. So I'm skeptical on this sudden rush for a number with only a 0-3kt regatta under our belt. I'd like to see Carl sail his boat against a Hobie 16 or something similar for a comparison before we ask for a number. In other words, I'm all for a F14 number but let's take our time and collect some data before we run off to US Sailing for a preliminary number. Who's going to be the first M4.3 to put up a reacher?

Bob