New boat? For a heavy weight.

   Hi folks,
Quite new to the forum and looking for advise (i've used the search tool unsparingly).

I've been sailing since I was 8, now 16 and currently own a laser pico (its our family boat that we grew up with, although I'm the only one that sails now).

Along with sailing the pico I've spent time in fevas both double handed and singlehanded with the kite, as well as Laser 2000s, lasers and toppers.

I'm a big guy at about 6'2/3 and approx 110kgs, and the pico is a kids boat really, although above 20knts of wind it can be good fun. 

I'm interested in the next step up something faster, I'm quite interested in the contender but i'm really open to suggestions. Oh and I'm looking for a singlehander.

I sail in the Firth of Forth so plenty of open water, and my budget including selling the pico is about £1500 although at a push I could probably scrape together £2000, I'm also prepared to wait/wait till the end of the season when more boats become available. 

Cheers 
Al

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Alibaba5643 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alibaba5643 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: New boat? For a heavy weight. Posted: 18 Apr 12 at 7:59pm
	Hi folks, Quite new to the forum and looking for advise (i've used the search tool unsparingly). I've been sailing since I was 8, now 16 and currently own a laser pico (its our family boat that we grew up with, although I'm the only one that sails now). Along with sailing the pico I've spent time in fevas both double handed and singlehanded with the kite, as well as Laser 2000s, lasers and toppers. I'm a big guy at about 6'2/3 and approx 110kgs, and the pico is a kids boat really, although above 20knts of wind it can be good fun. I'm interested in the next step up something faster, I'm quite interested in the contender but i'm really open to suggestions. Oh and I'm looking for a singlehander. I sail in the Firth of Forth so plenty of open water, and my budget including selling the pico is about £1500 although at a push I could probably scrape together £2000, I'm also prepared to wait/wait till the end of the season when more boats become available. Cheers Al

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 12 at 8:03pm
	At your size I reckon you need a finn! 110kgs and 6ft 2" at 16? Blimey!!!!! Edited by craiggo - 18 Apr 12 at 8:03pm

Alibaba5643 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alibaba5643 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 12 at 8:23pm
	Yeah I have looked at the Finn, although they tend to be pretty expensive. I'm tiny compared to my twin brother who's a 6'5, massively chunky rower. But thanks for the suggestion

Wee Man Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Aug 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 214	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wee Man Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 12 at 8:56pm
	Welcome, What about a Phantom?
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Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 12 at 9:30pm
	Buy a vareo and have some fun at your weight when i was sailing mine i was 6ft3" and 95 kgs and could handle anything thrown at it and had great fun
	Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest. 2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 4:51am
	Megabyte. Like a laser but without the vices, perfect for your weight and height, good py, lovely boat to sail. Might well be selling mine soon as I'm very underweight for it. Within your price range, pm me if you're interested.
	the same, but different...

Contender443 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender443 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 8:03am
	I am availability of boats in Scotland might be an issue. I would say a Contender would be good. The Megabyte will be hard to find where you are so what about a Laser with a 8.1 rig?
	Bonnie Lass Contender 1764

Alibaba5643 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote Alibaba5643 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 4:14pm
	Thanks for all the replies so far, I hadn't really looked at the megabyte before but it looks pretty nice although as Contender443 says finding boats anywhere near Scotland (There's a limit to how far I can persuade my Dad to drive to pick up a boat) can be a challenge. I really do like the look of the contender, giving me something of a challenge with having the trapeze and probably improving my swimming technique as well, although if I'm honnest if its not wet its not fun! I did worry about my weight in a contender though, I mean I'm really not all that bothered about being "Competitive" but from what I've read 100 really seems to be the upper limit of the contender, although anyone that could tell me otherwise would be good to hear! And also at 6'2 and still growing I'm slightly concerned about boom height but the main thing was the weight and whether I was a sailable weight for it, I'm more interested about having fun, than winning races! The laser with the 8.1 not sure I'm convinced that I want to be trapped in a laser although it may be the most logical/sensible choice.

rogue Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 978	Post Options Post Reply Quote rogue Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 5:02pm
	Vareo or Phantom... although Phantom might struggle on price. Other options- if you're sea based, RS300


Xpletive Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 28 Jan 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 320	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xpletive Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 12 at 8:02pm
	There's a gentleman on an adjacent forum who is developing a boat just for you:- http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7493&title=v-twin