Steve-
<br> I can't speak much to the A-class, but I am a new T4.9 owner. So far I have been exteremely pleased with the boat. It is very fast and a cut above the mainstream manufacturers in technology, especially in the 16 foot range. I have a 3.5 year old son and take both he and my wife out pleasure sailing. I plan to attend races occasionally and race solo. I like the sloop option because if the wind is light, it is fun to sail the sloop solo. It is also available with a spin, which adds a whole new dimension to cat sailing. The boat is beautifully built and also extremely versatile. The few folks in the USA who have these boats are pretty enthusiastic about them and I sure needed some help initially. Now I share thier enthusiasm and can offer some assistance! If you have any other questions on the T4.9, don't hesitate to E-mail!
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