one design does not mean identical. it is only intended to say the differences are with in a tolerance. when you compete at the top of any fleet those tolerances should not make a difference in the final outcome of a race/regatta.

as a junior laser sailor, Dick Tillman showed up one afternoon to play. he took the worst boat that had a polypropelene maisheet and a trashed sail. anyone wish to guess the outcome? he trounced the fleet.

so going back to Mark's other post about resentment, that afternoon is where it (resentment)started for me!