30 year old Streaker in kit form!

I've been offered a 30 year old Streaker kit that hasn't been built but has all
the parts including rig.

Apparently, it take about 100 hours to build. Has anyone any experience of
doing this?

Also, is it a decent class?

Thanks

Phil

Edited by Philsy

13 stone OK, or would I need to diet?

Presumably you have looked at http://www.streaker-class.org.uk/

I sailed in the Streaker Class during the mid 80's and my second boat was built semi professionally. The builder was disappointed with the quality of the Holt Kits in terms of quality of ply and weight. In the end he bought a kit and plans and used it as a template to cut his own wood to size. The resulting boat no 1295, with nice sapele decks, and razor sharp chines (no tape used on the edges)was rather special. It remained in my garage for a number of years after I moved on to Lasers as it was just too nice to get rid of.

If you want to be competitive at a top level I think you need to weigh the sum parts of the kit and factor in the weight of epoxy and paint and see how it compares to the current minimum weight. I think you also need to look at the rigs on current boats as I understand spars and sails have moved on somewhat over the years. (Rooster have been involved in the Class for some years now.) Also the latest hulls are double bottomed around the daggerboard case area and are much stiffer.

If I have over estimated your aspirations then maybe this kit (if it is cheap enough) is a good route into a Class that is really nice to be involved with. The boats are great all rounders and from personal experience used to sail well to their handicap at club level.

If my sailing circumstances changed I could be tempted to move back!

It might be an idea to speak to the Association and try and arrange a test sail before you make a decision.

Class association website isn't working properly - the contact form and
forum aren't working.

The very thought!