Ok, I read the string and my comment regarding AC boats as one design. Since the AC where DC brought the catamaran and beat the crap out of everything else. Yes, the class is ESSENTIALLY one design. My meaning here is that everything falls into a very strict set of box rules. Is it strict in the matter that you have to get your boat from the same manufacturer and sails from the same sailmaker? NO.
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<br>However, the rules are set where the boats are basically identical. If you measure the boats along the rules formulas you will find that each one is mathematically identical -- which in essense is one design.
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<br>AC boats are a one design as Tornados (historically) are.
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<br>If you would like a set of the AC rules I can find the link and send it too you. My position is well founded and defended.
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<br>Thanks
<br>Steve<br><br>