Steve,
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<br>Your fear of a 50K boat comming out is unjustified. While with any formula or developmental rule it is possible, it is unlikely to anything beyond a minor improvement in performance because of the physics of the limits that do get placed on the class. (lenght, beam, SA, etc) The ONLY way around that is one design (NOT THE GOAL HERE). Look at the CFR it was expensive, could not be produced, and got its butt kicked when the wind blew more than 5 knots. I dont see that as much of a threat in the long run, unless you have the cash and desire to have a boat for every condition.
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<br>Matt<br><br>