If it comes down to who to take seriously about the advantages and realities of a Taipan 4.9 in regards to reality or just hype I will follow the lead of Wouter. Simply because he has one, is a tallented sailor and is undeniably studious and devoted to making it go fast.
But I hear your argument.
I have sailed 4.9s quiet often over a long period of time. Our club whilst numbers have dropped recently, boasted a good fleet of them. Australia still boasts a good fleet of them and get good numbers to major regattas.
Wouter admitted he has never taken them that seriously or realy put the time into them. He may be a good sailor, however the AUS 4.9 fleet is in a different leauge and have some real world class sailors.... Sailors that have placed at the top of International fleets such as A Class, Tornado and F18.... And I am not just talking about Gashby.
"If it comes down to who to take seriously about the advantages and realities of a Taipan 4.9"..... Then talk to the AUS Taipan fleet.
