Come on Dave, you know I didn't say the F16 can carry as much wt. as a F18 or I20, I just said the crews from the bigger boats would be surprized at how WELL the Blade can cary that wt. But they had better learn to move that wt. around on the boat because you are missing 4 feet of hull vs. the I 20 so wt. placement is much more important on the F16's. and exact mast rotation is much more important with the Super Wing mast. I love all cats, even that p.o.s. Escape in my backyard! But if the big boys considering the Alter Cup think they are "too big" for a F16, I think they will be surprized, that's all I meant. Now get back to your own "NAF18 forum" (why didn't they just use the International rules in the first place?? Do you guys ride the short bus? WTF?) Or is Wouter over there pulling your chain? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />