Who is trying to skew the rules. We have a major concern at a cost blow out in the class. The class has weighed up this and doesn't agree, that's fine. It is their decision. I'm not going to debate the where's and how much's in regards to this, that has been done to death I've the last year.

But to answer you question: take the boats for a test sail and see which one you prefer. If you think you can build/assemble a better one than the manufacturers, go for it!! We might learn something out if it.