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Mike278 
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Joined: 09 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 256 |
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 Topic: Fastest Skiff?Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 6:45pm |
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except i was talking about 12ft skiffs |
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Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
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carshalton fc
Really should get out more 
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Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 7:36pm |
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lol sorry mate!!!
 well the 12 footers are just like cherubs!! 
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Mike278
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Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 7:48pm |
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But with a lot more sail
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Spot192
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Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 7:56pm |
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and the amazing low hull weight of the cherubs!! they´re lighter than me!
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wallynomore
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Joined: 11 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 10:50pm |
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Ok so I am looking now at presenting an option of an 18' skiff as this is reaching the goals that I have been set, all out speed being the main one, the next info I am after is where can I find one? I am in the Caribbean at the moment but will be in the Mediterranean from mid May, any one got any ideas.
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Mike278
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Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 11:18pm |
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You could try looking at http://www.18footer.org/ or http://www.uk18footer.org/
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49erGBR735HSC
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Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991 |
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Posted: 14 Apr 05 at 12:07pm |
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Its just a nagging doubt in my mind but if you don't really know too much about skiffs, i.e which one is the fastest, should you really be considering jumping straight into an 18? If you are just starting out in skiffs, there are a lot of fast boats out there which are a good introduction to this side of the sport. Although its not the fastest, but still is really fast, an RS 800 might be a more suitable option. If you do know what you're doing, go for the fastest thing you can find but if your experience isn't too great, remember skiff racing can be a very dangerous sport especially if you don't know what you are doing. It's just a warning but I feel someone had to mention it at some point, and sorry for sounding daft if you do have a lot of experience in this side of the sport.
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Garry
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Posted: 14 Apr 05 at 7:58pm |
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If Walynomore had the experience would he need to ask the question? However, the posts seem to imply he is interested in the boat for its own sake and maybe trying one out (which could be done under controlled conditions)rather than owning or racing one!
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Garry
Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk |
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wallynomore
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Joined: 11 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Posted: 15 Apr 05 at 4:11pm |
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Thanks for all your input, it is appreciated. To help with nagging problems yes I am fully aware of what is involved with trying to sail a skiff and hope that I don't have to take the responsibility of sailing one but always relish the chance of being onboard one. When I started this forum off it was with an opening line "I have been set a mission" I hope now I have achieved my mission and I am prepared to put forward what I have learned to the higher authorities who I have to report to. To let you know what I have come up with, I have to translate to a language that can be understood, to use car terminoligy it would be like a person trying to drive Michael Schumachers Ferrari but neglecting to learn how to drive before hand, it will end in tears. I hope I can come back to you guys again if this mission does not go away. |
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fergus h
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Joined: 14 Apr 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
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Posted: 20 Apr 05 at 7:44pm |
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does an ultra 30 not count as a skiff?
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