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Medway Maniac 
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 Topic: Ex-laser 2000, now '2000'Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 3:08pm |
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You must be quick onto the board then! I have done it myself, but you do have to be quick.
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Rockhopper
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 2:43pm |
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I agree with matt i only just got mine at the end of last season to sail with my seven yr old at the time (now eight) she only weighs just under four st so i have to pick me days which suits me at the mo.We even had a swim first time out and it was really easy to right came up in no time and the daughter stayed dry too ...............Roll on the summer
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Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest.
2004 national champ Laser5000 2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo |
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SoggyBadger
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 2:27pm |
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It's probably best to not leave your boat on a mooring then  |
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Best wishes from deep in the woods
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r2d2
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 2:17pm |
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Damn! I still cant get that to work
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sargesail
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 2:03pm |
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James,
It will be good to see you step in to something a little sportier than your current mount.... And I guess LDC might broaden the range of colours to suit you? In all seriousness ours has been brilliant with the kids, who see the boat as a family member, and yet Clare and I get good quality racing (despite my weight). Matt
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pondmonkey
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 1:58pm |
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cheers Dave- and bar pulling it around a slipway, I can't really think of too many negatives about having a bit of weight in the hull. I was able to leave my boat floating on Sunday, return the trolley to the shore and when I returned it was still upright.... amazing.
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alstorer
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 12:05pm |
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I favour skiff boats myself- but I heartily recommend the 2000 to those it is designed for. The inversion thing is a bit of an issue, but not that big a one really as it is quite a stable boat and not exactly over powered.
And, as others attest, when it's too windy to be safely sailing in an overpowered skiff, they're awesome fun for those that know what they're doing.
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r2d2
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 11:27am |
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I would reccomend one for you and family Jimbo, when the time is right. They are good to sai, have a friendly class with a good number of yonger people and can handle a good blow. Obviously they are not as light as the skiff type boats that some on here favour, but so what
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ChrisI
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 10:14am |
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Fascinating development and good luck to RS - I'm sure they will do very well with it.
The last time I sailed one was across the Channel from St Margarets Bay to Calais - and it was ideal for the trip. |
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Rockhopper
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Posted: 14 Jan 13 at 10:08am |
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Thank you chris yes i am just sorting it out at the mo after the christmas expenses and one of the reasons for buying open at our club now we have 13 or 14 boats i just hope i got the time off or a might have to lend it to some of hot shot youths
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