I'm not afraid to say that I feel the Spitfire is one of the better boats available on the market today. I really do put it above the nacra Inter-17 and Hobie FX-one. And I'm thrilled to see some of them come out to the F16 Global challenge in Singapore. These spitfire boats and crews are an excellent supplement to the event. They will certainly keep us all sharp, that is for sure.
This is what I think about the boat, even when in direct comparison I may favour different makes, I hope this prevents any misunderstanding between myself and Spitfire class. Hell, I'm actually one of the F16 class members (official) who actively campaigns for the Spitfire to remain included in the F16 format by maintaining its grandfather status.
Thanks Wouter - And we were one of the first to support you with the David & Goliath Cup <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
One more question if you will allow me that :
Which webpage is the most accurate ?
The Swell Site.
I see on the Irish webpage (dealer) that a spitfire incl. snuffer costs 12.700 Euro's while the Swell catamarans (builder) website quotes it at (boat + snuffer) = 8995 + 371 = 9366 pounds = 13.675 Euro's
Normally buying through a dealer is more expensive then buying factory direct.
That is an Irish only price and to be honest, it should probably be about Euro12,850.00 The Dealer gets his discount and can then charge what he likes <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
I am not sure that so many different options are a good idea for the Stealth(or the client). No Stealth seems to be the same <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Are they all F16s ? Are some faster than others?
P.S. you coming out to Singapore ?
I would really love to, but while the main job gives me a lot of free time in the Summer, I cannot leave home in mid Winter.
Keep up the good work <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
