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Pierre
Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1532 |
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Topic: New boat? For a heavy weight. Posted: 26 Apr 12 at 7:40pm |
ISO will be fine.
Shouldn't be a problem at all I don't think. It's a bit of a performance step from the L2K but not rocket science. Nothing to be scared of at all |
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Apr 12 at 8:06pm |
Just build up to the stronger winds, maybe find someone to do some coaching with, and you'll be fine. They are powerful, but pretty stable by high performance boat standards.
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Alibaba5643
Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 12 at 1:25pm |
Hi guys,
Thanks for all the advice! I'm calling the owner of the ISO today to get information on it and a time to go and see it. Just wondering Rogue what to look for around where the wings attached, and if it was damaged, but because we probably won't be using wings anyway will that be a problem? Cheers Guys.
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craiggo
Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 28 Apr 12 at 2:40pm |
Rogues point about the wing attachments is that the two tubes in each gunwhale into which the wing pegs fit, can crack. This can then allow moisture into the foam core. On the wings you may also see cracks in the pegs. Due to your weight, you wont need the wings so just need to consider making good any cracks in the gunwhales. ISOs are certainly enjoyable to sail, and got many people into the joys of high performance assymetric sailing.
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Alibaba5643
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 12 at 9:04pm |
Hi guys, just a quick update I know its been a while! But finally I sold my boat and I'm going to go and check out an ISO this weekend.
Here's Hoping!
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Alibaba5643
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jul 12 at 4:58pm |
Just an update for anyone that cares, I'm now the proud owner of ISO 714, and although its had its fair share of problems to fix I'm looking forward to getting out on the water next week.
Ali
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DFF
Newbie Joined: 22 Aug 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Aug 12 at 2:22pm |
laser 4 tonner are now pretty darn cheap and no doubt one in a garage in Dalgety Bay gathering dust could be sold to a new owner with some enthusiasm.
I would also recommend a tasar for a year to learn technique in a light, tippy boat : there are a few in Scotchandshire and believe you me, they can take a bit of weight when it is blowing- funnily enough it was a L4000 sailor who asked me to go out for a blast from aforementioned club above in a force five gusting six when he got a tasar for him and t' bint. We made an RS200 look like it was going backward upwind and stayed well ahead of them downwind. Felt like a scaletrix car on water with us two second row props on board whizzing up wind. Laser 8.1 I would love to try actually!
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Crewing on a Melges 24, against my better judgement...
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