Wouter

Will send you email with my vote

Another issue not considered, INSURANCE.

In Australia it is becoming more expensive to insure your boat on a yearly basis. In the cases of some insurance companies, as soon as you mention carbon mast you have to insure the mast seperately from the rest of the boat. That is 2 policies so even greater cost.

Since most insurance companies follow each other in being bastards I am sure that this will become the norm. Many insurance companies were stung when carbon masts first came in and perceive them to be greater risk.

Not everything has to come down to performance.

JC