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JimC 
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 Topic: Which BoatPosted: 25 Jul 15 at 11:33am |
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The Phantom is a big powerful boat. Its definitely by far the fastest boat on your list, and will easily beat the Vareo round the track.
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giwy1
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Posted: 25 Jul 15 at 11:09am |
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Right ok a few weeks on, a few hours research, looking at weight of boats and watching a lot of YouTube videos here are my conclusions on what I think might suit me or not.
1. Phantom - nice single hander, a little flat on the water as I want a thrill too, but maybe a good starter but am worried about the thrill seeker in me. 2. Solo, pretty much the same as above 3. RS Vareo, good single hander, looks like it's a bit of a thrill seeker so a defo possible 4. Laser vago, double hander but can be sailed single handed, however all YouTube videos shows everyone sailing single handed out on the trapeze so don't think I'm ready for that but would love to get out on the trapeze double handed. 5. Topper Magno - seems like a good single and double hander, lots of room, will cruise, will thrill, quite lite, not sure about the trapeze situation with me being 19 - 20 stone 6. Topper Vibe - seems like a very similar boat to the Magno but a bit more racey and more options, again same issue with the trapeze I think considering all the above and my original post of wanting a double handler which can be sailed and raced single handed with the trapeze if you want to use it rather than you have to use it my heavier weight I am leaning to the 2 toppers? Your thoughts would be really appreciated. Also apart from Appoloduck where else is a good place to find secondhand boats?
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JohnJack
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 2:17pm |
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Had a go in a Vago about a year ago and must say it was pleasantly surprise. Seemed quite spacious upfront, easy to handle and nice to sail. Bit of a thrill with the 'race' sails as well.
Boats in that comparison are probably RS Vision, Topper Magno and Topper Omega (though the Omega might be a bit big). They are kind of robust, suit all type boats. Think they are all roto moulded as well so for what they are, they are pretty robust...... Or a Topper Vibe
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Rupert
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 1:53pm |
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I understand now. I suppose it is no more tippy than lots of racing boats, but because it is made of plastic, one expects it to sit on the water like a Vision, or a supertanker.
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 1:19pm |
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haha.... it's all those over-sized toppers they sail in the mid-west, it's gives a disproportionate concept of stability.
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ventus
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 1:06pm |
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Very true kw, but some of them think sunfish and lasers are tippy.
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 1:00pm |
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it's a valid criticism..... I think any boat that doesn't give a 10 second grace period to run the trolley up needs to have this annoyance highlighted. It's bad enough capsizing all the time, without starting off from the beach performing a capsize recovery.... in the shallows.
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ventus
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 12:58pm |
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Lots of people on it moan about any boat that falls over when left unattended.
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Rupert
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 12:44pm |
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Nope, lost me. |
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ventus
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 12:30pm |
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Think I've wandered into sailing anarchy by mistake. 
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