V3000

I HAVE BEEN IN ONE IT IS AMAZINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WENT OUT THIS WEEKEND WITH JEFF IT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL CHRIS 3452

   from a purely selfish point of view ... I hope Jeff's order book doesn't get too long!
Looking at some of their phantoms, Vandercraft's build quality is spot on.   
Performance sailcraft's boats do mostly last forever, tis true  - but mostly due to sheer weight of material methinks. 

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NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Topic: V3000 Posted: 06 Nov 05 at 6:14pm
	from a purely selfish point of view ... I hope Jeff's order book doesn't get too long! Looking at some of their phantoms, Vandercraft's build quality is spot on. Performance sailcraft's boats do mostly last forever, tis true - but mostly due to sheer weight of material methinks.

yellowhammer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowhammer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Nov 05 at 11:49pm
	By popular demand I've put more photo's on the above link, taken from different angles. From just the single appearance at Rutland they're seriously considering it as their new asymmetric trainer. Jeff Vander had a similar response when he visited Burghfield. Build quality is the key. I'd love to see some good light-middle weight crews adopting the boat for some serious class racing!
	Laser 3000 @ Leigh & Lowton SC www.3000class.org.uk

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Nov 05 at 10:15pm
	Have a look here: http://laser3000.lasersailing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6 11

Andrewst Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 14 Aug 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Andrewst Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov 05 at 8:26pm
	Has anyone got any photos of the v3000 yet?

Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Oct 05 at 10:38pm
	Just sailed a V3000 in a F3-4- very easy, very fast! And all that space! I still reckon a good sailor in a Laser 3000 would beat a lesser one in a V3000 in most conditions, but a V3000 has that windsurfer-type pattering under the hull when planing - has to be quick; can't wait to race in one. As for the Vago, take a look at the last posting on this topic: http://laser3000.lasersailing.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5 09

yellowhammer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowhammer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Oct 05 at 5:57pm
	We're firming up on Saturday 29 October to take the V3000 to Rutland Jeff Vander Borght of Vandercraft is opening the day up for demonstrations to anyone interested in trying the boat If you're interested in a V3000 demo and would like to make a booking, please contact Jeff in advance on 07971 404617
	Laser 3000 @ Leigh & Lowton SC www.3000class.org.uk

yellowhammer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Post Options Post Reply Quote yellowhammer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 05 at 10:01pm
	Thought people might be intersted in the latest post on the 3000 forum after the Burghfield demo day I HAVE BEEN IN ONE IT IS AMAZINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WENT OUT THIS WEEKEND WITH JEFF IT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL CHRIS 3452 Chris is obviously a 3000 sailor, but not a member (yet) This was the boat's first outing ... Jeff VB only received the hull (his second moulding) two days before the Southampton Boat Show and was still fitting it out on the stand the first weekend
	Laser 3000 @ Leigh & Lowton SC www.3000class.org.uk

NickA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 05 at 8:15pm
	Yes I'd certainly be interested, please keep me posted. I may not bring my beat up & modded L2 fun to join the party out of sheer embarassment but I might bring its extendable tiller extension. The possibility of a V3000 has finally gotten my 15yr old son on the wire of the L2 again - so he'd probably like a go too. Chuffed to hear that all the things I've wanted in a l3k are getting put in the v3k - seems everyone in the 3k CA has been thinking the same things. Mind you, saw my first VAGO today and it looks a lot better than the brochure photos. Not as bloated as most plastic boats, but still hard to believe a PY <1000 given its size, basic mast and moderate sail plan. D'you think Laser would send one over for a head to head??

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 05 at 7:23pm
	I think theres an option of several mainsheet sytems, including (correct me if im wrong) a centre jammer, off the deck with(or without) cleats on the decks. and off the boom

carshalton fc Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 2337	Post Options Post Reply Quote carshalton fc Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Oct 05 at 7:04pm
	just a quick question!! can u still sail it singlehanded while on the wire and with kite cos i thought it was an off the boom main sheet which would make it a pain in the ars to do unless u had a cleat on the deck?
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