This cat cought my interest a few days ago because of the Irish connection. There's a better view here.
http://www.bymnews.com/new/content/view/19091/57/
I am not sure that I like the "handles" on the bows
John's remark slightly "ruffled my feathers" because I think that the Dart 16 is one of the best "fun cats" around and is great for beginners and also exhilerating for an experienced cat sailor when the wind is up. Also when it first came out, I raced it in a force 5 against a Dart 18 helmed by an "equal ability crew" and beat the 18 in 2 races, mainly because of the 16s better windward performance.
However on explaination, I agree that a stiffer Dart 16 would be a great cat. I mainly race the Spitfire, but for holiday fun, I bring the Dart 16.