[quote=samc99us][quote=dssaak][quote=samc99us]You are correct that these aren't apples to apples comparisons, however you are missing a key point. F16's, Nacra 20's, even Nacra F20c's are built in production environments where keeping cost down is a major driving point. The quality of most of these builds just isn't there-its hard to achieve when using a low cost workforce and resin infusion rather than a skilled aerospace composites team and high quality pre-preg materials. [/quote]
I think there are a few builders out there who would disagree with that statement. Are production built boats of "America's Cup" quality? No, but I wouldn't want to pay for that quality either. I own two boats that Matt McDonald has built and I would consider each boat built to a quality standard above the price point of the boat.[/quote]
Yes, Matt's builds are certainly a step above most in terms of build quality. Windrush, Holland Composites (DNA) and eXploder also build quality products. The new Nacra's look pretty good too, as do the Goodall boats. There is a difference between putting out a quality boat and building to aerospace standards however; none of the F16's or F18's are built with pre-preg resin systems to my knowledge, and Nomex is banned in these classes though pretty well understood to be an ideal material from a strength/stiffness point of view at this scale (all the A Cats are built with Nomex cores).[/quote]
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