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    Posted: 08 Apr 05 at 7:56pm
I really enjoy racing 505s, but you're right, you can't beat the thrill you get from a skiff. Sailing is shifting too, we used to have a highly competitive 505 circuit in Scotland and now theres only a few. Where as a few years ago, there was a few skiffs, we now look set to have a competitive skiff circuit, with a high number of 49ers turning up. It's went from the 505 being the chosen class to the 49er being the weapon of choice.
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maybe more modern.  germany got more of those traditional classes and not too much skiffs. mostly skiffs aren“t supported by the dsv so no one is interested maybe. or they“re all just scared!
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The problem with Skiffs is the cost, especialy when compared to something like a 505 (but when i get my student loan in september, i might try and get an I14 )
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I'd say the 14 is one of the most expensive boats out there, if you want to be competitive. 5000s are really cheap and you can buy one of the top boats for the price of parts for the 14!
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but if you get something like a laser 4000 quite cheap and use that cos you will get some return on that if you buy another set of sails!!

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The 5000 is more fun and you can get a top spec boat with loads of sails for around £2000, which means more thrills for less money
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The 4000 is a nice boat, but i would prefer twin trapeze, so a 5000, 49er, cherub or an I14
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the cherub sounds like a good bet cos you could get a good one for about £2000!!  if you wanted to get a 14 you will have to make it yourself or take out a massive loan!!  
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sadly i am not that good at boat building
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The 5000 is faster and you don't need to keep on throwing money at it to keep it competitive. 
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