Forget the weight issue..
There are 4 different Nacra Inter 17's in the world.(The Aussie 1, the US 1, the R model and the original 'big' rig) But forget that!

In the world there is Formula 20, 18, 16 and 14 unfortunately the 17 won't cut it in F18 and is too big for F16! We have a nice one in Singapore that is selling cheap because no one will buy a boat that they can't sell later and without a class to race in, the boat 'doesn't exist'.

I've never trusted Nacra Australias spec' weight as it varies a lot! I've owned multiple 5.0's, 5.8's and I-17..they all varied!?

So it might cost you a 1,000 less now but when you want to sell it??? The Taipan is in my view a better boat anyway. It's lighter for sure and better through the water..but put a kite on it and its one of the most competent F-16's around and since the F-16 Class is growing there is always the potential to sell it easier..

Value for money..the Taipan..because there's almost always a ready buyer.

But go with the one-off if you must.

cheers