On 27 Aug 2006 23:10:14 +0200, (Martin Schöön)
wrote:
Simple question:

What is a sport boat?
or
What is the 'definition' of sport boat?

Looking at them 'from a distance' I think I have gathered
that a J 24 is not a sport boat but both J 80 and Melges 24
are. How come? Because they plane more readily?

How small can a sport boat be without becoming a dinghy?
How big? Is a Melges 30 still regarded as a sport boat?

Speaking of sport boats, the Melges 24 world championships are being
held in Hyeres, France this week, in windy mistral conditions. Some
good pictures he

http://www.melges24.com/photogalleri...Championsh ip

http://tinyurl.com/rmagw

My oldest son is crewing on the boat in picture # 3 and they are doing
fairly well. Well known sailor Dave Ullman is in picture # 10,
blasting through a wave with a lot of wind.