Why a tall task... The new boat is an A class that weighs in at 200 lbs. It fits the USPN catagory to a T!

Bim is using the A class Volunteer organization and the A class rule to make a buck by misrepresenting their new model.

IMO, it's not really a class boat...

I argue it does not contribute to the class mission... Bim argues that it does (entry boat to the class).

Hobie has done this kind of thing repeatedly with their trademark. H17 and Hobie 17 sport. Hobie 18, H18M, TheMightyHobie18 SX Hobie 14, H14 turbo. Does anyone think its been a good thing for the racing class of Hobie 17 or Hobie 18?

I think it's a bit slimey.