Hobie 16 side rails are more than 1,8 meters, enough of a flat spot to consider teardrop instead of a round beam? In light of beam landing issues. (I'm also thinking of "throw away" items to use I have piling up in the garage)
Skegs? You had previously spoke of some type of pivoting boards. Suppose that is just driving up costs.
What about steering, single rudder with two extensions (ala skiff)? Would there be an issue/interference with the traveller system? Or two rudders and crossbar?
Can you elaborate more on sails and existing options. A quick google came up with $800USD w/o battens for a UK made Class 5 sail.
