Is it possible to modify a Hobie 16 or Prindle 16 to meet F16 class rules?

I would think an older H16 without the comp tip could be competitive if fitted with a square top main and a spinnaker. While the platform may be a little heavier than some of the latest F16 designs, the longevity of H16s is hard to argue with. The low volume of the front of a Hobie 16 hull could be described as "wave piercing" - quite like the Blade F16 et al.

Some may argue that the more recent F16 hull designs will have a performance advantage due to lower boat weight - but the Hobie 16 when sailed in the 4th mode can clearly be seen to be planing which will overcome it's mass disdvantage.

Chris.