Boat snob


   If you are at Chichester there are a couple of Blazes there already - I'm sure if you ask they will help you decide and the CA can put you in touch if you do not know them ...  and yes if wanting an epoxy hull makes you a  boat snob well you can add the Blaze to the list now as well - but ask yourself why people want them.  But seriously a down to weight polyester boat, fully foamed and vacuum bagged can still be very very good indeed.  But still be a bit careful about 'bargain' boats though - they are usually priced that way for good reason.   
As ever try all the ones you like the look of, ideally in a reasonable breeze, then make your choice. 
Blaze 720

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blaze720 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1635	Post Options Post Reply Quote blaze720 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boat snob Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 3:23pm
	If you are at Chichester there are a couple of Blazes there already - I'm sure if you ask they will help you decide and the CA can put you in touch if you do not know them ... and yes if wanting an epoxy hull makes you a boat snob well you can add the Blaze to the list now as well - but ask yourself why people want them. But seriously a down to weight polyester boat, fully foamed and vacuum bagged can still be very very good indeed. But still be a bit careful about 'bargain' boats though - they are usually priced that way for good reason. As ever try all the ones you like the look of, ideally in a reasonable breeze, then make your choice. Blaze 720

DiverSteve Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote DiverSteve Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 4:20pm
	Yes. I spoke to Andy Conway at CYC last sunday - very much an advocate for the Blaze. Even in very light wind, though, he was so far ahead of the rest of the fleet (mainly Solos and a few Lasers) that it can't have been much of a competition for him. There are a number of faster boats in the club but few seem very active in the recing programme. The most popular boat for racing at CYC is undoubtably the Solo but good ones do seem very expensive and, even then, rather dull.

blaze720 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 28 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1635	Post Options Post Reply Quote blaze720 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 5:47pm
	.... we could ask Andy to slow down a bit so more can see what it is all about ! and you say that is in the light stuff ... how does he go when it blows !? Better idea ...give him a bit more competition. Or we could organise a bunch of other Blazes along ... Blaze720

DiverSteve Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 11 Jan 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote DiverSteve Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Oct 08 at 5:59pm
	Great idea. Have to start somewhere in building the fleet.