When I compare the top speed in flat water for an A-class and the Hobie 16 (I sail both) my feeling is that the Hobie 16 has potential to be faster. The max speed I have reached with the A-class is 19.5 knots without spi and 20.5 knots with spi. I haven't enough gps logs on the Hobie 16 to prove that it is faster, but it has potential for it. Rather low weight (145 kg), short mast and no centerboards.

Anyone that has a good gps log for a well sailed Hobie 16 on a double trapeze beam reach in 20 knots of wind in flat water?

/håkan