Mike
<br>I have talked to all of the I20 sailors in New England and upstate NY. They are all up for the F20 class if their current sail plan is class legal. I have also talked to a group of H20 sailors and a M6.0 sailor. They currently don't have a local one-design class (locally) and are willing to join the F20 class. Most of the N6.0 class is uninterested at this time as they have a big one-design class now.
<br>Why is everyone worried about the I20 killing everyone? I like the layout and the feel of the boat but the hull design isn’t the best. The other boats that would easily fit the F20 rules are going to be as fast. The Tornado cut down to 8-6 will be very fast. Look at the cost of a new F20 boat. I would even change boats if the F20 class gets off the ground. There is an older Tornado platform for sail for cheap ($1600) around here. I could build a rig including the carbon mast for under $6000. Bring the minimum weight up to what ever the rules say. Do I think it will be fast? Yes
<br>I think a F20ed Hobie 20 can beat a Fox. I have sailed both boats.
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<br>In New England the I20 class decided to race under the F20 class as of last July. We invited all of the 6.0’s and Foxes to race against us. We plan to keep the class open to other boats in the future. We could run a North East NA-F20 Championship next year if we can get some rules in place.
<br>I will send you a list personally of the sailors.
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