Lightweight Crew - RS200/ Cherub/Vareo..?

Originally posted by WanderNoMore So are Laser 3000s discontinued? I can't see them on the Laser website: Also I can't find that many 3000s for sale. Thanks

Here's a link to the Laser 3000 Class website ... there's boats for sale area on the forum at £2250 to £3500: www.laser3000.lasersailing.com

I've owned one for 2 years now and am getting into the class racing scene, which is low key. Also sail singlehanded regularly at the club, on the trapeze with main and jenny in a F3 plus. Versatile boat but not seen on the water in numbers at many clubs.

Vandercraft have just started building, having aquired the moulds and rtights from Laser earlier in the year, and will be supplying good value class legal spares. See the new boat next to the Topper stand at Southampton.

Yeah if you can get easy access to a Feva that's probably a good first step, it should at least give you some idea of what you like and what else you want to look for in a boat.

Yeah, I just saw that on the Vago website, I haven't come across that on a dinghy before. I don't like reefing anyway  I'll have to have a look, the centre I work at is meant to be getting them next year I think but I won't be back there before Easter. Unfortunately, I doubt even the 4k would include everything - they often don't include covers and trolleys I think - it's never been a problem for me before! That's where negotiating deals at boat shows can be good - e.g. Southampton! If you can get there it may be worth going and looking around, I suspect something by RS will fit what you want, but I don't know their range well. My brother was sailing something by them a while ago that he enjoyed, I'll ask him about it next time I speak to him - think it was the RS Feva, which looks like it might be suitable.

The boat is still in Scotland, its my brother's boat. Sorry we don't have any pictures but has a mint green hull, black spars, good sails, plus an unused kite. I'm off down to Plymouth tomorrow but will e-mail you with full details within the next week.

So are Laser 3000s discontinued? I can't see them on the Laser website:
http://www.lasersailing.com/disp/uk/range/introduction
I like the idea of a jib furler, as long as it works better than the one I have on the wanderer...! Mine just lets go as soon as there's a gust - just what you need! (probably haven't set it up quite right tho )

Also I can't find that many 3000s for sale.

- oh and Dennis, ure post has litterally just gone up saying you've got one for sale! Spooky!

How much are you after? (spudwar@hotmail.com for mail / msn) and are you still in Scotland / Plymouth?! Got any pictures / more information?

Thanks