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    Posted: 17 May 06 at 4:42pm

me and my friend would like to move into a doublehander together but not sure which to choose as theres many out there.

we are both 15 years old, weight 17-18 stone together and are pretty fit.

we both have lots of experience sailing toppers (both asked to join the british youth sqaud) and have a small amount of experience in more modern boats can use trapezes, hoist and gybe spinnys.

we would ideally like a boat with a single trapeze and a asymetric spinny

a good race scene would be nice but not nesserary as we a very active and dont have much time to travel the country going to events

ty in advance

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Rs200, 29er, V3000, 420, Cherub, are the immedaite choices that spring to mind for the lighter weight pairs. 



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If your not looking for a super-active class .. take a look at a 405

Single trapeze, assymetric spinni, and can be picked up felativley cheapley.

Else .. 29er or 29er XX (the new, twin trapeze one!)
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Originally posted by Doug.H

Rs200, 29er, V3000, 420, Cherub (new rules), are the immedaite choices that spring to mind for the lighter weight pairs. 



Why only a new rules cherub? A 97 boat could be just the ticket...

What are you looking to spend? theres a masive amount of choice out there and cost is probibly your best way to start narrowing it down
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Sorry isis, good point....i shall ammed my earlier comment.  Have only seen a new rules cherub up close, it seemed a very good lightweight boat. 



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Post Options Post Options   Quote 29er397 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 May 06 at 6:01pm
b14 - cheapish , fast , big sails , hiking but still - big sails
OR you could wait until the end of july early august and buy my 29er for &3500
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get an oppy
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Originally posted by sailor girl

get an oppy


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no, they want a good old wooden oppy!
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no, they want a good new carbon 6 foot skiff!
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