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All I'm saying is keep the faith my brethren. There is a reason this boat has survived longer than any other.
The point is, we don't know what will happen if the Laser class gets turned on its head. No one can predict that. If we create a new class of Kirby 14's, then would all of the other 200,000 Lasers now be obsolete and unable to compete in a regatta? Probably, right?
These aren't apples in a grocery store or spark plugs at Napa, they are custom built products that are being sourced from only one builder. Its not like you can go elsewhere when they run out, they are at the mercy of the manufacturer.
I saw a change when they had trouble getting blades last year. They went with another type of FRP blade from a different vendor. That is a proactive step.
I agree though, I do think cash flow is probably the main problem in all of this.
I was saying keep the faith in general, don't be so quick to jump ship.
I have my issues with the ILCA though... another matter.