Sam wrote : "I didn't ask about width. (That is published)"

But Sam wrote in his first post :

"What are the differences between the Marstrom M18 and A Class?
Weight?
WIDTH ?
Strength?"

And now you tell me you didn't ask about the width.

Than you compound by saying :"I didn't ask about the sail area."

No, you just asked about the difference between the M18 and the A-class and since the mainsail area is different I included that.

Gee, what a fool I am.


>>I know that the Texel rating is just a bunch of measurements taken on a particular boat on a particular day.

How little you know ! Maybe they should measure it on other days than that particular one and satisfy you. And if we did did the same with the ISAF system, which included in the plot to deceive you, than that would be perfect.



>>WE (people who actually race) .

You race ? Can you please point me to a few weblinks with race results were your name is shown ? Because I failed to notice any of them thsi year.

>>>know that boat weight can vary for a new boat design as the builder works out any kinks

Sure, that is why differences of 20 kilograms or more between brochures and real boats are caused. Are you the kind of person that takes a second hand car dealor at his word ?

Ohh, Sam, please provide me with your latest personal e-mail I'm going to have my day pretty soon. I'll give you a hint it has something to do with the Typhoon.

Wouter