Matt, thanks for your opinion. I realize the potential of this "splitting" the class, that is if half the current 16 owners want to spend $1,500, install the system and then learn how to sail. Is it so "hot" of a setup you're sure half the class would jump at the opportunity to race a spi class?

Could this also be looked at as a step up from an entry level in Hobie racing or are you saying it would destroy the Hobie entry level?

I'll again revert to my original question, what's a H16 w/spi like to sail?