It seems the existing conditions with 20 ft boat specifications in the US and NA all over THE SPECTRUM leads to reason it is doubtfull builders will anytime soon help promote a Formula 20 production class in the current definition .

Hobie Fox -built by Hobie in FR to the EU version F-20 spec including 420 weight and 215 main area is 30 lbs heavier and has 15 sq ft less sail area than the P-built Inter 20 --the most raced 20 currently .-

Other 20s or would-be 20s also vary a great amount in specification.

Many would like to see a NA F-20 for existing cats ,but it seems a small percentage are left if local racing is an indication .--most have sold their 20 and gone to Formula 18 racing or single handed in I-17s or A class cats --all great race groups ,--though many still prefer 20s for many good reasons .

Perhaps the B Class basic specs --{tornado is based on } but with more open development aspect that would include the T and new HT version 20s within should be attempted at this time .-

Any other new ideas or concepts out there ?
thanks
Carl

It takes a dedicated core group of 20 sailors to begin -