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    Posted: 22 Jan 07 at 9:26pm

Thanks Mark,

Who could I speak to about sorting that out if I could make it to Southampton?

If I'm looking to buy second hand what should I look out for? Are there any changes before and after any sail numbers? Whats a good number to go for 600+, 700+, etc. Most seem to be about 650 - 750 in the 2k'ish mark. Is this about right?

Are there any questions I should make sure I ask?

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Originally posted by steviemac


Could anyone recommend a sail in an rs600 somewhere in the southwest or would I have to go up country?


The class association owned demo 600 is currently situated at Weston Sc near southampton- still a bit of a treck i'm afraid!


The class is definatly having a resurgence lately with second hand prices about double what they a couple of years ago (you'll be lucky to find 'em for less than about £2k now) and attendence on the open circuit and nationals up on recent years.

As with any high performance boat sailing to handicap on restricted water is tough, but the grin factor of hooning round at speed usually means you don't care!! Arguably the 600 does better than the contender in the light stuff  where its lower weight and powerful rig powers up sooner.

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I must admit I've been going through the same dilemma recently myself.

I've been toying between a phantom, a contender and an RS600 but have similar issues in that I normally sail on the exe estuary which is light and shifty and is very tidal.

My question are as follows...

My initial thought was to go for an rs600 but is the class in decline? Lots of boats on the market and not many boats at the nationals. By contrast, the phantom and contenders seem to have a healthy fleet and there are fewer boats on the market which tends to suggest that demand is outstripping supply (certainly seems to be the case for the phantoms).

We have a few contenders which all seem to do poorly in the fast handicap fleet (no criticism intended of the local guys at the club). I guess that the rs600 would not be any better off on handicap although the club seems to be gathering a few b14's and other skiff like asymmetrics.

Do I just go for the fun / wow factor? Do I go for a contender which at least gives me someone to race against? Or do I go for a phantom (I'm 95kgs but have a dodgy knee after having had an ACL reconstruction a couple of seasons ago) which would give me a healthy open meeting circuit, a well attended nationals and a good resale value?

Could anyone recommend a sail in an rs600 somewhere in the southwest or would I have to go up country?
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If you're still interested in an RS600... then mines on Ebay!
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TT, I’m only joking mate, albacore is boring; hence why I’m selling it flaccidness is rarely a problem even when drunk!! In-continence whilst toxic is lol



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Very true TT but albacore is forsale now, it may be archaic but it had nearly 3 times the national attendance of the Vareo! 12 - 33, with regards to the limpdick, at least it works as my better half will vouch for and the evidence of is my lovely daughter.
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Owain, you had to role out and have it ready in 5 mins other wise you would miss the race u lazy git
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My brief stints in 600s i enjoyed so much i havent wanted to give it back!
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Originally posted by Merlinboy

I sailed a 600 wasnt a big fan to be honest, i much prefered the 300.  In terms of what you get for your money a contender is a better bet, after all we all know what LDC stands for and all the 600's i've seen leak like a siv.

 

For those who dont know what ldc stands for (Leaky dinghy company)

 

 

i think the prob was with the sailer russ, not the boat

The 600 is the ultimate "get up and go" boat, when i sailed mine at abersoch, id roll out of my static caravan, and once down the beach, id be rigged and ready in less than 5mins. One of the best boats ive ever sailed

 
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Phantoms are very quick on lakes of any size. the are mad, off the line you feel like your racing a yacht! they have huge sails, but you dont see them come out in any more than a force 4! madness! i come from sutton bingham ( We have the most Phantoms in the country) and racing against them is very hard work!
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