buzz vs laser 3000 vs 29er

never sailed a 29er and not the new v3000 but the older 3000

the 3000 is a horiable boat to sail cause you have a very low freeboard.  and i also found it very underpowered.

i have raced the buzz alot and found it a very nice boat to sail.  brillant with a lightweght crew and a heavyweight one

the sheetloads can be high just got to have the correct technique.  the buzz is very fast downwind if sailed right and in the light it is also fast.  i can beat 400s on the water in it.

we have been clocked at very high speeds and have got it airborn more than once.

have also sailed it in 30+knots and it is nice and easy.

so buzz all the way

As it happens, there was a Buzz v. 3000 v. 29er comparitive boat test in DSM that we (3000 class) took part in. The verdict was

Verdicts
If you are after speed and acceleration the 29er offers this by the bucket full, but be prepared to get wet while you’re learning the ropes. Ability and agility are the key to success, and a strong open meeting circuit will help hone your competitive skills. The laser 3000 offer the ideal training boat, you will struggle to get overpowered and a stable platform awaits the novice trapeezer while a good second hand market should ensure you are afloat for little money. The Buzz offers speed and thrills with a more forgiving nature, which while simple to sail offers plenty to occupy the club sailor even in a lighter breeze.
Joe summed up his thoughts as follows,” You would learn on the Laser 3000, The Buzz is for bigger people and the 29er is for better people” All agreed that the Laser 3000 was more forgiving and the least intimidating and that agility and ability to were a must to master the 29er.

Joe summed it up nicely ... for the full report see www.3000class.org.uk and select Contents Menu/Boat Reviews

The V3000 would definitely change the balance ... easy and fast and clutter free, with the aft bridle/boom sheeting/gnav giving plenty of room for the crew (can be retrofit to the L3K for £140). On the helm, the feel of the V3000 is just like sailing a standard Laser with off-the-boom sheeting. For a trial in a L3k or V3k, e-mail info@3000class.org.uk

The 3000 circuit is 'fun' racing with low (but increasing) numbers, very accessible, and we have an excellent class coach (Rob Burridge, ISO Nat Champ from when that class was humming, and the current L2000 Nat Champ). We share half our events with L2000s and use club regattas for the rest. The Buzz circuit is more competitive, teamed up with the ISOs, and we well know the 29er scene.