Kids boat?

   Right looking for my sister...again.
Shes about 5.5 stone (36kg), 5ft ish and limited experience - can helm a laser but thats with someone in the boat with her. There were 2 boats we were looking at and they were the RS Tera - good price but never seen one before and a Laser Pico - cheap second hand and a lot of the local sailing schools have them. 
Price range about £1000 possibly more. Also any other ideas? And info on the other 2 i suggested? Also i just remembered for some reason she cant use rear main!

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runningfree Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Nov 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote runningfree Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Kids boat? Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 2:07pm
	Right looking for my sister...again. Shes about 5.5 stone (36kg), 5ft ish and limited experience - can helm a laser but thats with someone in the boat with her. There were 2 boats we were looking at and they were the RS Tera - good price but never seen one before and a Laser Pico - cheap second hand and a lot of the local sailing schools have them. Price range about £1000 possibly more. Also any other ideas? And info on the other 2 i suggested? Also i just remembered for some reason she cant use rear main! Edited by runningfree

jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 2:09pm
	topper?
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 3:19pm
	Topper. Now available with centre main.

Fraggle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 28 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 220	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fraggle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 3:31pm
	Topper would probably be best boat - great for messing about on and lots of them around with a good racing circuit if she gets into youth racing. They have a centre main available now too. (I am biased though as its what I started with many moons ago)

Jack Sparrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2965	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jack Sparrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Aug 07 at 10:36pm
	Splash. might be just on the light side right now. But she should try it. Designed as the next step after Optimists i.e 45kg crew weight. It's like a little laser with a single section tapered mast and full length top battern. Well mannered and easy to depower, with a more feel than you will get from toppers. www.splashdinghy.org.uk/ test sail details LINK second hand page LINK several to choose from around and under £1000
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FireballNeil Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 654	Post Options Post Reply Quote FireballNeil Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Aug 07 at 1:39pm
	Topper, soo much fun when its really blowing!
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mattskipper14 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Aug 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattskipper14 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Aug 07 at 6:34pm
	MIRRORS ARE STABLE AND EASY TO DE-RIG OUT ON THE WATER, I HAVE A VERY OLD MIRROR (7041) THAT WAS MADE IN 1963 HOWEVER THEY ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN AND QUITE HARD TO RIGHT AFTER CAPSIZE,A TOPPER IS PROBABLY BEST
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	The Mirror would make an excellent double handed option, particularly if your sister likes to sail in company, certainly a bit more sociable and many kids enjoy the confidence of having someone else in the boat. For your budget you will get a well sorted Mirror, epoxy coated so minimal maintenance. A bit more money will get a modern GRP Mirror. See www.ukmirrorsailing.com
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Smight at BBSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Jan 07 Location: Great Britain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smight at BBSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Aug 07 at 9:21pm
	I've actually sailed a tera, bic, taz topper oppie etc and i have to say i was very impressed by the tera. It has three sail options so you can progress she gets better heavier older etc. Plus a will plane with a lump like me in so it can't be all bad and most of the listed above, with the exception of the topper and splash which proberbly will (with enough breeze). Edited by Smight at BBSC
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NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Aug 07 at 9:43pm
	The splash is a great boat - but more a laser radial alternative than a topper / pico alternative surely. I'd go for a pico over a topper 'cause it can take two, has a bit of a jib, has a racy sail option and is suitable for adults in huge winds (and it'll certainly plane in a force 7 even with 12 stone in it!). The terra looks really good though - and exceptional value too. Are they making them abroad using slave labour perchance?
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