[quote=samc99us][quote=MN3]+1 for f16
I wouldn't personally buy one (not into the dagger boards) but that is an option for sure.
If I was buyin a new cat, I would probably buy a new mystere 5.5 or 6.0
[quote=bacho]I race the A-class at 230lbs. I don't feel at too much a disadvantage in anything up marginal trapeze conditions. The A is a fantastic RACE boat, most of them are not much for cruising.
The F16 class allows one or two up, though my friends don't seem to like the boat much without a jib.
The Taipan 4.9 is another option, its lightweight and has several rig options.[/quote][/quote]
MN,
Not sure how the O.P is supposed to haul a 407lb Mystere 5.5 up the beach solo?
The Taipan is good option, being very light (~220lbs) and grandfathered in to the F16 class. Our local distance race was won Saturday by a Taipan 4.9 w/ kite and square head F16 main, on corrected time. The boat lacks volume downwind and a planning hull shape, but is still a very good option, not many used however, and if going new, Falcon F16 from Matt McDonald in Florida wins the "new boat rigged with spinnaker" game.[/quote]
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