New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Europe vs Laser vs other?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Europe vs Laser vs other?
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1234>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Ross View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 02 May 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1163 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Ross Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Europe vs Laser vs other?
    Posted: 10 May 07 at 11:05pm
Hey guys, need some advice.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&a mp;a mp;sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280112 636852&rd=1&rd=1

How much would you value it at? Is the rig up to date with modern contender gear? I don't know anything about contender rigging, but from what I have read there seems to be a few different materials and control line set-ups to choose from. Or is it just the mast and boom materials that change? I am slightly confused, to say the least .

How different is the above boat compared to this one (apart from the pro grip)?

http://www.apolloduck.com/image.phtml?id=60340&image=1

A list of what to look for and what to avoid would be great.

Cheers guys,
Ross.


Edited by Ross
Back to Top
Rob.e View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 19 Oct 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 545 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Rob.e Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 May 07 at 7:37pm
The problem you had with the Contender (ie out of date advert) is a common one, and one the class needs to address: I spoke to the guy on the stand at the dinghy exhibition and he had heard the same from other people. Basically you look on the site and there are a few good looking boats available, but when you phone them they all sold ages ago! I gave up and bought something else, which is a shame, 'cos I still want one! Two boats is enough though.....
Back to Top
radixon View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 27 Oct 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2407 		Post Options Post Options   Quote radixon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 07 at 9:19pm

Agree with others, try them all.

As you are a DI, its good to get experience of boats so get out there. I would steer you towards a Laser, only cos its in your price range and spares are easy to come by.

(IMO)
Back to Top
Deimos View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 08 Nov 06
Location: France
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 12 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Deimos Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 07 at 8:14pm

Without knowing the fleets where you sail, nor having experience of the other classes you mention, some aspects that steered me towards a Laser recently were things like

Decent fleets in most places

Loads of open meetings around the place

Fast to rig (even with the latest high purchase XD equipment)

Keep 2nd hand value well and easy to sell when changing later

Strict one design means that when you win/lose you are doing that and not you cheque book (at least to a greater extent than some other classes).

Great fun, etc., etc.

I'm sure the other classes have their advantages as well (I just don't know them well enough to make comparisons)

Ian
Back to Top
combat wombat View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 16 Jan 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 345 		Post Options Post Options   Quote combat wombat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 07 at 12:20am
George - the one with the bluey greeney turquoisey B14. 

I'm a crew for high performance boats.  Currently sailing the 800 on Thursday evenings and B14 at weekends.  The RS800 isn't mine but I'm sailing it with the ex helm of 18ft Skiff Base1 so he knows whats going on!  There is an opening for an ISO crew currently at KGSC if you are boatless for the present time, talk to the guy with the yellow ISO.  I can helm to a point however so if I am short of crew I will find you - as you know I sold my single hander, and I hate Lasers so won't sail the club boats. 

We won't be around this weekend or the next weekend but should be sailing Saturday 19th. 
B14 GBR 772
Back to Top
Ross View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 02 May 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1163 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Ross Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 May 07 at 12:07am

I am really looking foward to it. I wish I had come tonight, but prior commitmeants prevented me. Whats you name by the way? Combat Wombat is a bit of a mouth full ! The poking around would be appriciated.

cheers.

 

PS: If you ever need a crew, give me a shout! I can hoist and trim a spinnaker nicely  ....assuming that you helm....



Edited by Ross
Back to Top
combat wombat View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 16 Jan 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 345 		Post Options Post Options   Quote combat wombat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 May 07 at 11:11pm
Ross,

Definitely come along.  I won't be around as its the B14 TT event at Whitstable but the club is superb and very friendly. 

You missed an incredible sail tonight - reckon we had the 800 fully maxed out, made 180 acres seem very small indeed. 

No info on the Contender yet, but I can do a bit of poking around once you join. 
B14 GBR 772
Back to Top
Ross View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 02 May 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1163 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Ross Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 May 07 at 9:10pm

Originally posted by combat wombat

Ross,

That was my Contender, sorry it went to the first person to see it.  Got more for it than I paid for it, there was so much interest. 

The Solo fleet at KGSC is good but if you want a single hander go with the Laser or Contender.  You may be slightly short for a Contender so a Radial might be a good idea.  If you are around this evening there is racing - think I'm sailing an 800 - if you come join you can take out a club Radial or talk to the other Contender sailors. 

PS there may be another Contender from KGSC coming on the market soon - going cheap probably but no promises. 


I e-mailed Aida Blentic about joining and I was told it would be best to come to the club open day next Saturday, so I will definitely be coming along to that and may well join on the day. Any more info on that Contender that might be up for sale?

I'm leaning towards a Laser as they're everywhere and cheap to pick up second hand. But the Contender can also be had cheaply and there are Contender sailors at King George to race against. It looks like so much fun as well. Tacking and gybing look tricky but these things will come in time.

 
Back to Top
les5269 View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 11 Oct 05
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1530 		Post Options Post Options   Quote les5269 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 May 07 at 8:37pm

Alert Alert!!!

We're being over run by Contender sailors!

Welcome number 512 you join a long list of numbers on here (oh and BnS who also sails one )
49er 531 & 5000 5025 and a mirror(now gone to mirror heaven)!

Grafham water Sailing Club The greatest inland sailing in the country
Back to Top
Contender512 View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 May 07
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 13 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Contender512 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 May 07 at 8:02pm
I switched to a Contender last September after sailing a Lightning 368 for the last 15 years. I'm 5'9" and weigh 72kg and haven't found it too much of a handful except when it really blows, so don't let your size put you off.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1234>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy