It's an open formula class. If it is strong, healthy, and growing then any manufacturer or home builder would be remiss not to consider having an interest in it. We really have only 2 options presently in the US. Both of which I admire. If one pulls out or there is a merger, it is a single manufacturer. Whereas, if a "big box" builder joins; odds are the additional marketing effort will bring even more boats to the class and all 3+ vendors would enjoy increased sales. Sort of like the restaurant park idea. For Nacra or Hobie, it may be more about not loosing sales to an attractive alternative to their SMOD products.

The era of formula classes is upon us!