IIRC, I was the only N20 that had problems last year.

It was due to several factors, mostly my gross incompetence.

as for the solo/crewed comment - its good to know that he'll be competitve when the wind blows. How attractive.

I have sailed an F16 (Taipan) but not solo. If I was lighter, I would definitely look at the F16 as I think its a pretty cool little boat. I've gone on record as saying this in the past. As a bigger person, I have certain things that are unavailable to me. I don't fit in compact cars and even most new SUV's, I can't find shoes in my size in any shoe store, I have to go to certain stores to get clothes in the "big and tall" section, I hit my head on low door ways and staircases all the time, I can't sit in a standard airline passenger seat because my knees are literally 3" too long for the space allowed.... as a "big" person, its something that we've learned to live with. Somethings simply don't come in "large" sizes - high performance catamarans are no different.

If the guy was even 30lbs lighter, I'd probably recommend a F16.

Picture of my leg jammed into a 2008 Toyota Highlander. The wheel and center console were pinching my leg from both sides, and yes, the seat was all the way back.