Just a question - does the SL16 measure as a F16?? (A simple yes or no would be appreciated)
Cheers,
Tiger Mike
Mike: According to the F16 rules and the specs I have read online about the SL16, NO the SL16 does not fit under the F16 rules due to the SL16's jib is bigger by .05m^2
Thanks for that. I'm not a F16 sailor and have no vested interest either way. That said, I don't see how you could possibly accept the Sl16 into the F16 class.
AFAIK there are a couple of manufacturers that are supporting the class and have designed boats that do comply with the rules in every way. IMHO these manufacturers need to be nurtured for the class to grow and be respected. How can any of these builders have any confidence in the class when it chooses to welcome boats that "near enough" to the rules
Try rocking up to a F18 regatta with a jib that is "only a bit bigger", a Fireball or just about any other class for that matter and see how far it gets you <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Just my $0.02 worth.... I'll go back to my regular lurking now.
Tiger Mike
