Choosing a new boat
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Topic: Choosing a new boat
Posted By: GeorgeT415
Subject: Choosing a new boat
Date Posted: 01 Oct 19 at 7:56pm
Hi all,
I am 15, 5ft 9" and weigh 13st (about 85-88kg) I currently sail a laser but am looking for something a bit quicker and more extreme that I can sail on my own in most weather, I currently sail on the solent so am not lacking for room or wind.
I was thinking a contender or a catamaran like a spitfire 15 (I have sailed cats before)
Many thanks
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Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 01 Oct 19 at 8:07pm
Plenty to choose from in that area. Go sail a few and see what lights your fire.
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 01 Oct 19 at 8:12pm
Lots of suitable boats for you, I sail a Blaze which would definitely fit your stated requirements but I suspect it will not be quite extreme enough to maintain the excitement. I can manage mine (at 66 years and 78kg) in almost any weather. Contender is worth a try if being able to cope when out of range of rescue is a requirement, or a Musto or RS700 if you can rely on rescue and really want something challenging. But as Rupert says, go and sail some, as long as you have a rep for being reasonable sensible I'm sure people at your club will be happy to demo their boats.
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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"
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