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Steve Cockerill 
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Joined: 30 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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 Topic: heavy weight dinghy?Posted: 14 Aug 07 at 3:38pm |
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We have an 8.1 Nationals at Weston Sailing Club 13/14 October - entry is £15 with free camping onsite and rigs are £15 to hire. Why not come along and exprerience one for yourself - check out some on line reviews - http://www.roostersailing.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen= PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=LIST+12&Category_ Code=r81
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Rich C
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Joined: 21 Sep 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
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Posted: 09 Aug 07 at 9:34pm |
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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 Rich |
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No. 5
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Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 1:40pm |
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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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hollandsd
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Posted: 06 Aug 07 at 6:06am |
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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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chrisjc123
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Joined: 14 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 11:35pm |
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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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sailor_420
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 9:33pm |
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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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neilw
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 8:27pm |
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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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Isis
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 8:24pm |
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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Lukepiewalker
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 8:08pm |
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Theres a finn on ebay just now. Old, but in your price range...
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sailor_420
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Posted: 04 Aug 07 at 3:13pm |
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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. Edited by sailor_420 |
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