thanks for the info --
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<br>-Really like the amount of rocker- {curve for and aft } -in the hull profile ,--this is a much more gracefull cat through the water in waves ,will surf down waves more easily ,and also have reduced wetted surface for light air performance ,having a small P C -{prismatic coefficient } --ratio of hull volume from max. hull beam .
<br> Much like the older H-18 hull shape ,--very seaworthy and great in waves .
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<br>-Barry noted in a previous post that the Ventilo dominated the races and ruined the class , suddenly all others were obsolete ,
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<br>-Lets see ----the I-20 in the U S is lighter with 15 more sq ft of mainsail , proven much faster with its c f mast ,--There are only a few Foxes in the U S , and most Hobie brand loyal sailors are moving towards the 18 ft Tiger instead , --There is ONE active Storm 20 in the U K ,according to race results .
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<br>-Believe all these excellent boat mfg. could build lighter --{higher performance }-versions for the U S market , They can target their BEST boat weight ---{360 LB } or less and provide correct sail area for that weight --prop. -288spin ,-192 main and 54 sq ft jib , approx the same as Euro 20s with a larger chute ,but 60 LB lighter , wITH MUCH BETTER PERFORMANCE , -OR we can purchase the basic platform and have sails made in the US by our local sailmaker .
<br>-ALL boat builders are very capable of building lighter better performance boats , -exs F=420 LB --uuggg --} --this is the main criticism by a great many cat sailors around the world ,---these F classes are too heavy .
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<br>-Boats will have all the same basic parameters but, the U S versions will allow developement towards lighter higher performance 20s , --International teams can charter boats in that country for major events . -
<br> Some proposed major events and sponsor money to support the class are already beginning to be preliminarily presented .
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<br>-All the best -
<br> Carl<br><br>