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Matt,

I know the original intent was to build a class of boats 12 feet long for kids. However, it seems that there are some benefits in making it slightly larger which seems to make sense.

The only downside to making it slightly longer is definitional (Is it an F12 or F13?). If a strict definition were used in naming the class, what are the stakes or issues in calling the class an F12 or an F13?

Thanks!
Bill


Bill & Matt,

I agree the name is purely semantics, or has evolved to that point. I think tying this boat to the most current (developmental) and popular Formula catamaran classes, through it's name, (and class structure) is an opportunity to lend stabilty and flow of sailors to the larger boats. Not to say that any other boat (PT, arufa) can't do the same thing.

The H20 is 19.5 and H16 is 16.58, we're splitting hairs here. Issues? Can't think of any real issues.

F13 is not a good choice for name, IMO.

John H16, H14