Flounder, I also agree that the U.S. market is ripe for a particular boat to hit the market. A survey would probably give a better indication than my opinion, but my opinion is that a new F16 complient platform made in the U.S. at a reasonable price is the sweet spot. We've seen how the Tiapan 4.9 exploded and they are hard to get as are any of the other F16s. We've also seen a strong trend toward a relatively low tech formula in the F18 and it's growing stronger than anything we've seen in quite some time. I think formula is where the future lies. It's obvious that the open classes have been growing and splintering from OD racing for some time - Formula is the next step in the evolution.


Jake Kohl