Yep..... We all read here too and have a bit of a chuckle <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

What is going on with this F16 vs F18 thing..... Sounds a bit like little brother syndrome.

The F16ers are always boasting about how they compare to the F18ers but the F18ers could not give a rats because our boats are fast, fun to sail (like yours) but we have one of the best International fleets in Sailing. Come back to us when you are getting 3 figures at a major regatta or healthy double figures at a club race or weekend bash. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> ......... Sorry bit harsh there.

Market to what you are good at, which is versatility (1 or 2 up) and light performance boat for lighter crew weights.

Leave the F18s to market what they are good at... High performance, high level, big fleet International racing.

Compare F16 racing to F18 racing and the F16s will get ripped to shreds.

Don't get me wrong, I love the F16 but 2 average blokes at 150 to 165 kg will just not be competitive on a sloop. At 13o to 150 and that's another story........ 2 different markets.

Heee Hawww, this should get the thread rollin'