R Speculation

Everyone's right, the proof is in the sailing, but after my Laser/V 3000 experience, I'd be wary of pushing the weight too low - it's not win-win.

If anything, maybe the understated elements are something that are more growers over time. The dacron, despite the ample piss-taking opportunity it presents a dinghy development forum, has something classic and elegant about it.  

Some of the earlier stuff, was imho, a bit dated though - Go Pro mounts and Velocitek brackets etc.... really?  Selfie videos are getting a bit passé now aren't they?  And who cares how fast it goes- a Moth or Windsurfer would piss all over it (and the D-Zero too before any partisan accusations are launched), as would a ride-on lawn mower and a mobility scooter....  

I feel I should warn you that the last person to try mine went and ordered one the following day.....just saying! 

not at all- old and boring would be getting a Solo iirc your advice at the shoreline 

Regarding the class, I'd have no hesitation in this respect.  It's a proper owner-operated class association which should bring you some comfort.  Secondly with regards depreciation issues, sure it's early days, but I think the quality of the build should keep the value in the class for a long, long time.  

My only outside observation would be they are missing a trick with not making it open sailmakers and widening the promotional platform at industry level... but hey, that's not my call and by no means is that suggesting that the North Sail is in some way inferior or lacking.  In fact the one I used was as sweet as my HD Solo Sail.. which is the best sail I've ver used on any watercraft and sourced locally, therefore will trump a SMOD one from North or Hyde every time.  

As for the PY... you would buy a boat based on it's PY?  Seriously....?  Looks like Grumpf is gaining influence amongst you 'real sailing men'.