RS 800

14's are mast head! If you are looking 800 money probably be a Morrison 10 or beiker 2/3 ish Probably wont be a foiling boat but still quicker then 800

Originally posted by ratface BBSCFaithfull we are tempted by 14's because they are so cheap... what is the race circuit like for the 14's as we want to be racing at opens etc regularly also are 14's mast head kites? but i guess we will go to ally pally boat show and go to different stands giving people X amount of time to 'sell' their class to us. now that would be fun

14s have been mast head for a long while now!
How much do you have to spend?
You could probably get a foiler for about 3,500 plus. Which would obliterate 800's
Oh and as for foil depth it depnds on the boat and wether they have the longer high aspect ratio boards which are quite long. Norml board draft is about 4-5foot 11 ish.
I strongly urge you to get a 14!
Cheers,
Alex

GBR 1466 Morrison 10
GBR 1466 Morrison 10 Ex RMW works boat only 2 owners since then and still in great condition. Self tacking jib, T foil rudder, off boom mainsheet. Lots of sails for training and racing, including a big head Hyde main in top condition. Under & over covers & trolley but no trailer base. Lying Hayling Island Sailing Club, Hampshire, UK GBP 3750 ono

 

 

Thats a 800 eater if every i saw one! Ex works as well = plenty o'carbon cheap as well

Originally posted by turnturtle An 800 may well hold more of its value than a 14,

Unless of course the 800 class dies, in which case it will be worth damn all - ask any Boss or 5 Tonner owner. A 14 has held its value far better than either of those.

Edited by JimC

Just a thought, if the RS800 gets selected at the trials as the twin trapeze skiff for the Olympics, would it possibly mean a boost in popularity for the class as a whole ?

Nigel