The 4.9 on the other hand has enough boats here in the US to race class in some areas and F16 in others.
Really? Where? Has there been a fleet of 4.9 or F16 in the US? I know there was talk of having an F16 Fleet at Spring Fever one year, but did it happen? If so, has it happened again? Just curious.
The F16 has been in a slow build for years in Florida, USA.
They also had a fleet at the JPOR in June. No, it's not a H16 fleet but it clearly is gaining in popularity. Most of the new interest is being created by the Blade built in the US by Vector Works Marine.