Feg,



You bring up a couple of points. The M-20 doesn't comply to any basic formula because of its beam and it is redundant to start another formula in the 20 foot range just due to beam issues.



Second, I have not seen a M-20 (DPN - 57.0) beat a sc22 (56.2) although the dpn's are close. Also, I think the only person sailing a M20 is Robbie Daniel. Also remember that the sc22 is quoted as the carbon comp 22.



Now about lightweight boats, they can be built lighter and stronger than the 22 and that is the point of the original question. Please look at the first one and answer that please.



The circuit will be run on 22 foot boats not 20's due to the ease of controlling the field (since there are not alot of 22's its easier to get manufacturer certificates stating the compliance of formula rules in construction to the specific boat) Thereby, reducing the workload of weighing every boat at every race versus having the manufacturer weigh the boat and then have the boats spot checked for compliance.



Steve