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If you want more detailed information about F-24's you should check out the Yahoo Group called F-Boats. Lots of information including discussed the 2 versions of F-24, the Mark 1 with a fixed mast , and the Mark II with rotating wing mast.
I cannot understand why others are shocked that sailing at mid-teen to 23 knots is wet. Of course high speed is wet. My point is that you can sail them slower and they are dry if sailed at 8 knots. You have the choice to sail faster if you want and you have the wind.
If you want lots of interior space, this is not the boat for you. If you enjoy experiencing the beauty of outdoors and prefer to spend more time outside viewing the water while enjoying the sail - then this is a great boat.
The tiller is balanced and can be held with almost no pressure even at higher speeds. It will point upwind as high as any boat. It will sail well upwind with the main only. It will tack with main only. It will sail upwind and tack with jib only - although it's not the most comfortable ride with jib only upwind.
I admit, you will probably find the speed can be addictive. I enjoy taking friends for high speed sails when I can. But if the crew is uncomfortable it's easy to take her off warp speed and do relaxed sailing even with strong winds (under 25 knots).
At my marina I'm normally the only boat going out if the wind is blowing over 20 knots. I'm also normally the only one sailing if the wind is under 5 knots. It's great to be able to go out most of the time.
Gregg
Corsair Sprint 750 Owner
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