Jake, a 4 year old Inter 20 could still win a national championship. Can you say the same thing about a 4 yer. old Tiger or Nacra F18? That is the only problem with Formula vs. One Design racing. Formula boats can (and will) change/improve every year, the Inter 20 is still using the same mast, hulls, boards, since 1998.

I know what you are saying, and I agree, a NEW I 20 is more expensive than an new F18, which I'm sure also has alot to do with many I 20 teams getting into F18's. The fact still remains, a Used Inter 20 is faster and cheaper than a new F18, that is the point I was making. Aples to Oranges I know, but I prefer Oranges (faster, cheaper boats).

One other thing, why is there no F18 class in the Tybee race? See?? They would rather race the I 20 in the ocean. Most of them will be on older boats but still faster and cheaper than a new F18.

Talk about thread creep, this was supposed to be about the A cat vs. the F16!