The kids like to play. I think your making to much of the speed and cool factor. What good is a car top boat that weighs 125lbs do for kids that don't have cars? I would bet that mom can't throw the 125lb boat up on top of a car. If mom isn't involved it probably won't happen. Who do you think is driving the kids to the Opti programs at the clubs during the summer.

The kids in the picture went out for hours that day and took turns jumping off the boat and being rescued by the others. They took turns driving that was teaching them boat handling without knowing it.
4 of the 5 activly race H14's and 16's.
The kid driving (Matt Perkins) sailed this years H16 Nationals at 16 yrs old and did very well.
Sarah(front right) has sailed 3 Nationals with me.

I will admit to thinking the Wave was to clunky and slow when it came out. The eyeball test has shown me otherwise.
The kids go out and have a blast on it.
It's a well thought out boat even if the techies can't admit it.
The fun factor is the most important thing you can promote.