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[quote=leeboweffect][quote=sam99us]The problem with rating the F16's is they have changed the minimum boat weights and many boats are still grandfathered in at the old 104/109kg weights. Most of the boats-Nacra and Viper for sure, and the Falcons even weigh closer to the 125kg limit, but with the way the rules are written and some issues in Europe SCHRS decided to push handicaps on a make/model basis. Long story short, its a mess and if you need help resolving this I would be happy to discuss...

In terms of solo vs. 2 up racing, I think it has been proven the 2 up variants are generally quicker. That is primarily due to the evolution of the sailplane to favor that, as well as the hassle of managing a spin boat at the marks. Regardless, they are still fun to sail and race solo and the local boats primarily race in that mode.[/quote]

Your comments are consistent with what I'm hearing about the class from others that the design variations and rules aren't tight enough to keep things fair. Maybe the boat isn't the 1up/2up dream I was hoping looking for.[/quote]

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