>It would be left in the wake behind a proper F-28.

that's for sure! no way the MCM 28' can compete with the Ventilo machine! i think, what they tried to do, is build a boat that can enter the F-28 class (even if far from being optimum), while comfortable enough for family day-boat outings

> Besides, why would Nigel Irens draw a new F-28 in 2005, when the class has been dead for more than 10 years with no signs of resurrection?

MCM probably asked him.

sure it is no boat to beat wordlrecords with!
still, to me, looks like a good balance between speed and day boat.