There should be no animosity between the two classes, I would rather see a bunch of A cats, or any sail boats, than another Jet Ski going around in circles making lots of noise! I like the A cats because they are technicaly creative. If the F16 class rules were changed, allowing unlimited carbon fiber everywhere two things would happen: the boats would get lighter (faster) and the cost would go way up, more than a $20,000 A cat, because you have to buy 3 sails. So, I would rather see the F16 remain as it is, the cost competitive alternative to the A cat that allows racing either two up or solo. If money were not a concern I would have both. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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No one boat will fit all. It is a matter of what you want your sailing experience to be. For me I love sailing becuase everytime I go out I learn something new and that challenge of making the boat go better is what keeps me interested. (That and the commraderie and beer) For me I love the F16 because I enjoy sailing with someone else. That and the rush of trying to master a spin downwind. But mastering a fast sail downwind in an A is just as technically challenging just different.
Like Timbo said, at least it is not another jet ski stinking up the area, so no more boat bashing...except maybe for those pig boat F18's <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Matt
