I17-R is a good choice for single handing in MI. Good fleets, good sailors. I certainly understand the reasoning for that particular switch of boats.

However, the reasons listed for the Taipan not being a good design for single handing are applicable to that single boat's layout, not the layout of the Taipan in general. The F16 Taipans (as other F16s do) have those features (except maybe the self centering steering - which is interesting and may require some research). Just for the record <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.

Why were I17-Rs at the Nacra F18 World Championships? Although, it is a very impressive finish.