Jimi, I have no gripe about boat weight and my comments were only made in response to claims over the F18. I know you will always get people (usual suspects)discussing weight as you initially predicted. The weight issue works within the f18 design parameters, but such variability and acceptance still has to be demonstrated in light weight boats. I think a 5.7 was modified to meet F18 rules and still won texel. If having the weight is not an issue look to what is. There have been valid comments made in this tread. Let's hope the 'negative' posters do not discourage positive discussion.

Cheshirecatman