Open my eyes for £700

Personally, I'd go the Fireball route - plenty of cheap boats around, and plenty of good quality secondhand kit to keep the boat sailing after the inevitable breakages.

Just a little update:

The boat at Kielder has a leak near the centerboard, has damaged sails,
and a bent mast. I was going to take a look this weekend but to be
honest I (and I think most of you) will agree that there are better deals to
be had.

The international 14 has been sold (Advert removed).

The B14 - good sugestion, just find one for £700


I've got my eye on the most recent ISO for sale on the association website.
I've been offered a cherub, it's a good boat but its a bit over budget and
doesn't have a road trailer.

In truth, I haven't found anything still available for sale at the moment
which is suitable, best to just keep checking the classified adverts for the
'right' boat.   

B14 Done!!!!!

Originally posted by GK.LaserII That boat has already had 2 owners this year. It had a major refit 18 months ago with new decks, dagger board trunk and paint job. It originally had a dead smutty name and a porn web address plastered across the hull. The guy who did it is a good sailor but couldn't commit to the time needed to master it. ......probably good value for money

I'd like a boat with a bit of history lol, sounds good. The topper is also
only a short drive away, I've emailed the sellers of both.
     My dad introduced me to one of his friends who has a wooden
enterprise, it hasn't seen much use over the last few years and its starting
to look a bit tatty. He's allowed me to use it, just to get it out on the
water more often. I figure it'll ease the transition and I'll also give it a bit
of TLC to say thank you.

Originally posted by turnturtle If you want something with a lot more bang for buck, then why not double trapeze and start looking for Penultimate 14s ('Penny's')... you don't get better value for money in the performance department. retro sails, but hey... http://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=14 9415

 

That boat has already had 2 owners this year. It had a major refit 18 months ago with new decks, dagger board trunk and paint job. It originally had a dead smutty name and a porn web address plastered across the hull. The guy who did it is a good sailor but couldn't commit to the time needed to master it.

......probably good value for money

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