From all the discussion the Fourteens were to gain one of their greatest assets, a liberal set of rules that allowed progressive development and encouraged experiment.
So that is basically what I think should be the case for the Formula 12 catamaran class (if it becomes a class). Experiment should be encouraged both downward and upward in terms of speed and technology, so that a wide range of youth ages and weights can be accommodated, as well as budgets and building abilities, and to include the existing boats of that size and less.
If someone wants to create a one-design class within the Formula 12 specs, to appeal to the more advanced youth sailors, as well as possibly adults, that would be great, too.
However, I do NOT think it is in the spirit of a Formula 12 class to start out with a boat that is 12'10" long.
And SMOD is not even an option, as far as I am concerned, unless Vanguard is going to build it and promote it and dispense it in containerloads around the world. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
