Pisces Singlehander

   I vaguely remember the Pisces coming out way back when. Another failed Brit answer to the Laser, it would seem. Here are some pics of one currently for sale:
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item= 160297981228&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 
Did anybody here ever sail a Pisces? What was it like? Where did the builders go wrong in their quest to make a Laser-beater?

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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 Topic: Pisces Singlehander Posted: 11 Nov 08 at 6:19pm
	I vaguely remember the Pisces coming out way back when. Another failed Brit answer to the Laser, it would seem. Here are some pics of one currently for sale: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item= 160297981228&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 Did anybody here ever sail a Pisces? What was it like? Where did the builders go wrong in their quest to make a Laser-beater?
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Nov 08 at 7:44pm
	It is possible that there is nothing at all wrong with the design, but that it couldn't compete with the Laser mass marketing machine.
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Nov 08 at 8:35pm
	He didnt say there was anything wrong with the boat design. It actually reads "Where did the builders go wrong."

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 08 at 4:40pm
	True...not having bottomless pockets, I expect!
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jamesewanharvey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote jamesewanharvey Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 08 at 6:12pm
	I bet the main doesnt get caught in the corner!

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 08 at 6:44pm
	The mainsheet layout was the same as the Laser, so I wouldn't bet on it!
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PeterV Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 24 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterV Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 08 at 12:44pm
	If you read the design story for the Laser you'll find that a great emphasis was placed on achieving a waterline length that gave a good performance. Since every other 'Laser alternative' is shorter, and is slower, perhaops they got the design right.
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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: 13 Nov 08 at 8:35pm
	That's my view too, Peter, for what it's worth.
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tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 08 at 9:56pm
	Quite right, Lasers do get speed from waterline length but not much else so buy a Supernova. The succesfull Laser alternative.

hollandsd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 12 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 853	Post Options Post Reply Quote hollandsd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 08 at 10:03pm
	yeah very true, and they do well on handicap too, whenever i have raced one i have done very well, they scream on a slightly broad reach
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