Similar experience, but in Florida. At least for most of the one-design classes, the total weight of the boats and the dimensions of the important parts was set

Similar experience, but in Florida. At least for most of the one-design classes, the total weight of the boats and the dimensions of the important parts was set by class rules to pretty narrow tolerances regardless of construction materials. Of course with better composites you got more stiffness and could also put the weight in the most advantageous position.