If I took my H20 and bought an I20 rig (2200), sails (2300) and boards(500) for about $5000 I could probably compete against the I20. I think I would just buy an I-20 instead. I've competed against I-20's straight up in Michigan. They walk away from me upwind. I would say they are 2 minutes ahead of me by the windward mark.
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<br>The I-20 boat is perfect for flat water and 10-15mph of wind.
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<br>I am personally not interested in racing my H20 against I-20's straight up. I'm not even that interested in a Portsmouth race against I-20's. However I think there is great merit in creating an association with F20 and F18 rules for North America. This will create an atmosphere where the builders can build boats to compete with these rules. I mean home builders or Hobie, Performance, Stealth, Marstrom, Boyer, ... can all compete on a level playing field for the same group of customers. <br><br>