So, the recommendation is not to go the home built route as far as saving time and money, correct? What about finding an older Taipan 4.9 and modifying it to F16 rules? Is that amongst the cheapest options available to get into the class?

Finally, Wouter, can you post some pics of your downhaul system? Looking at improving rigging on the N20 and getting the downhaul off the tramp may be a good idea.