They can certainly try ! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


But maybe the true focus should be put on "... when they are ready ..."

It has taken them a few years already to get out of the start blocks.


Personally I don't really envision the youth boat market to be that large in the way of catamarans. Therefor I don't expect very large growth numbers. Also it has been my personal experience that launching a new boat design/class in todays catamaran market is anything but easy. Without a much hightened attention to class building a new design simply doesn't stand much of a chance.

These SL16's guys may be setting themselfs up for disappointment. I mean, selling the SL16 as "bringing performance and innovation into the world of multihull sailing" in a scene dominated by A-cats, F18's, Tornado's, I-20's and F16's is a pretty tough act to pull off.

I wish them the best of luck though. I like to see those youngster fly a kite in a breeze !

Wouter