Which boat?

   I am currently sailing an F18 at the moment but i am selling it at the end of the season and changing class to something i can compeat in since im about 100kg i would need a crew about 50kg to race cats which is hard to come by. I was thinking about an 18ft skiff and getting 2 light weight crew to balance it out plus you can change the sail area to what ever you want. Any one got any thoughts on ways foward? 

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jon2005 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote jon2005 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Which boat? Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 5:25pm
	I am currently sailing an F18 at the moment but i am selling it at the end of the season and changing class to something i can compeat in since im about 100kg i would need a crew about 50kg to race cats which is hard to come by. I was thinking about an 18ft skiff and getting 2 light weight crew to balance it out plus you can change the sail area to what ever you want. Any one got any thoughts on ways foward?

feva_sailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 May 06 Location: United Arab Emirates Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Post Options Post Reply Quote feva_sailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 9:04pm
	what about a singlehander?whats your sailing experiance as a 18fter would be expensive and not good if you dont like it.

Contender 541 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 05 Location: Burton on Trent Online Status: Offline Posts: 1402	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender 541 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 9:13pm
	At 100kg's you are at the top end for a Contender, or Phantom. Bonezzi is 95kg IIRC and he is Contender World Champion 7 times over
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jon2005 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote jon2005 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 10:39pm
	well sailing a hobie tiger is fairly high performance so i wouldnt really want to step down, more of a step up.

les5269 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1530	Post Options Post Reply Quote les5269 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 10:51pm
	Have you got much experience in monohuls? The Skiff is past the limit of a lot of sailors. Have you thought about something not quite so extreme,there are a lot of weight equalised boats out on the market now, that should help you find something that suits. If you do go for a Skiff can we be the first to see the photos
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 06 at 11:27pm
	A musto skiff or a 700 surely? I Heard sten got up to the high 90's (although maybe just a rumour) and that didnt stop him winning. And the 700 has an even bigger mainsail and kite than the musto, with weight equalisation too. And i dont think anyone would consider those boats a step down. Doug

jon2005 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote jon2005 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 06 at 7:10am
	The other week i went out on the 49er for the first time in 23knots with the kite up and instantly though it was easy but i did enjoy it. the sail trim is basicily the same as a cat with a kite, i just had to be bit more carefull with weight placement.

jon2005 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote jon2005 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 06 at 7:12am
	oh and i also had the rs 800 out single handed but it was a bit less windy then Edited by jon2005

feva_sailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 May 06 Location: United Arab Emirates Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Post Options Post Reply Quote feva_sailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 06 at 11:09am
	an fx1?do you want a cat or a mono?you could sail an fx1.

jon2005 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote jon2005 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 06 at 11:54am
	i had an fx one didnt find it much fun im not looking for a single hander agine, i prefer sailing with other people. Anymore thoughts?