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    Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 2:22pm

some tough choices to have but

theres 3 single handed boats that stand out for this:

1) the FINN i would love to have one but i havent seen any in my price range ( £1000ish)

2) Phantom same as the finn none in price range

3) laser 8.1 looking like the favorite anyone sailed one?

is that all the choices i have or have i missed any?

btw my weight is 100-110 kgs

any thoughts more than welcome
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I havent sailed one (waaaay too light) but the 8.1 would probably be your best bet. They sometimes come up for sale as a package and usually including the standard rig aswel for about 1k and over. Either that or buy a super cheap one and buy a new rig. But thats my opinion

Also another possiblility could be a contender? I think you'd be at the topish end of the scale but that shouldnt be too much of a problem i dont think...(correct me if im wrong). But thats if u want a trapeze.



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Theres a finn on ebay just now. Old, but in your price range...
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Originally posted by sailor_420

I havent sailed one (waaaay too light) but the 8.1 would probably be your best bet. They sometimes come up for sale as a package and usually including the standard rig aswel for about 1k and over. Either that or buy a super cheap one and buy a new rig. But thats my opinion



Funny.. I think id put the 8.1 at the bottom of the list.
Just goes to show its very much personal choice and theres no one 'right' boat... im sure a few emails could hook you up with some test sails.
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there's only one option.....and that's a Finn.

they are out there for less than £1k - have a look on http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/ as there's a few there or keep an eye on http://www.finnuk.org.uk/phpBB3/index.php.

 

 

 

 
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I would have thought a Finn its just that they dont often come up, great boats though a few at the club constantly winning the races. So if you can find one definately go for a finn!
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thanks very much guys for your quick replys.

i have got a finn at the top of my list its just that they are hard to find.

i think im going to go for the laser 8.1 as its the new up and coming class and rather cheap which is a bonus

any more view more than welcome.
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I wouldnt tough an 8.1 with a barge pole, the rudder for the standard laser dinghy is too small, when you have the righting moment to keep the boat flat,m the rudder looses grip and you end up screwing up to windward., This is my exerience with the 8.1

 
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Go for a Contender, you won't regret it as they're great boats - and you won't destroy your knees.

Check out http://www.sailcontender.org.uk/

You are at the top end of the weight range but shouldn't be a problem, a little slower in the light stuff but more power in a breeze!
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You would certainly find an old wooden Phantom or under a grand, as long as you don't mind the work associated with wooden boats. There is a guy on the class website offering boat No 82 which has been dry stored for some years. It needs another sail ( 2yr old sail on website £250). Sounds like the boat has never been measured but I am sure you could could arrange this with a class measurer before you commit to buy. Heres a link to the discussion (copy & paste)

http://www.phantomclass.org.uk/main/index.php?option=com_wra pper&Itemid=57

Worth considering, even old Phantoms are a blast to sail

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