49er

Im sure many people are thinking like me. I really want to sail a 49er in the future but im not sure what path to take. What boat should i get. I was thinking of a RS600 but i much prefer crewing. Im 65kg and the other person will vary between the same as me and a heavy lump of a dad!!!!!!!!!  I sail in a lake and there is around f3 to f4 wind all the time. I would like a boat that goes well in light wind so i can practise alot. And that singles out the 29er.

Any replies would be great

I think it would be a little fast for my lake. Would a 29erxx be a good training boat in terms of skill required. Think their a little slower

And do you know if you can get a second hand xx

if your puddle is too small for a 49er, where do you intend to sail it?

if i was desperate to sail a 49er i would get my 600 sorted out then bully someone into crewing for me. then when they are nearly competent give them the waggle stick. this is just me musing, i have no idea if this would work (watching pinky sail at hill head whenever he's here really makes me want to go for a play).

I doubt it. I suppose a twin wire Cherub would teach you the skills needed . A boat test was done against the 29erxx and an 05' rules Cherub (Atum bom).  Neither of the boats were thought better, but the the general consensuses was that the Cherub was quicker and the XX was easier to sail, first off.

Cheap twin wire boats:
Cherub,
Spice,
Boss,
laser 5000.

They're the ones that jump to mind first. Where do you sail? How big is the sailing area?

Why so keen on the 49er?  How far do you want to take your sailing? Campaign  around Europe? Club racing? Open meetings?


Edited by Ross

I would say a new rules cherub, or if your feeling energetic, a 12ft skiff. 800 would be the obvious bet for your position, and in terms of uni - dont go to a uni which sails on a pond!! I recomend Plymouth, just fantastic sailing!!!

Plus if you want a 49er to train, olympic stuff get your check book out! with these new rules for masts, sails etc - there are mutterings of the older non CNC made boats not being alowed to race with the new hard chinned CNC boats!! may not be true, im no longer in the class, but one to consider. Is the 49er going down the 470 kinda line, yes.

For shear fun 24/7 and the best sailing of your life, you really cant beat a twin wire 12ft boat weighing under 50kg!!