My Boat Confusion
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Topic: My Boat Confusion
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Subject: My Boat Confusion
Date Posted: 04 Apr 08 at 11:43pm
I think I have solved it now (Think!! It might change  )Stick with 49er, try and make it work, if it really doesn't then I will think about changing to something else. After thinking about it, I honestly think a 12 is too much for me, bloody impossible to sail and I really don't think I am up to it!! As for the 18, I don't see it happening now. I think it is too early to do that, and I would rather continue with something else, get better and then do something a bit better than mainsheet trim!! So that one is gone out window now and I have told him that. Musto I will still get for days where I don't have a crew. Think this is reasonable, and not biting off more than I can chew, because I hate to say it but you lot were right. PS Thought i might as well make a topic so no more topics get Hijacked, and open to suggestions but please no more abuse  Chris ------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |
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Posted By: stuarthop
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 12:14am
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Sounds like a good plan Chris. In my experiance its a lot easier to improve your sailing when you concentrate on one class, not two or three at the same time. If you have crew trouble why not sell the 49er and just sail musto's, they're a popular class, and from the people who i've met also quite friendly, the sailing standard is very high too, so it would be the perfect opertunity to hone your racing and wiring from the helm skills, then if you find a reliable crew you can always swap to the 49ers. ------------- |
Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 12:23am
Second hand b4 my friend. come join the 14s. the only proper class around! ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: stuarthop
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 12:38am
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This come to mind
Why make such a pointless and irrelivent post? ------------- |
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 9:00am
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Haha Mmm if the 49er doesn't work out I think I will do that, just stick to the Musto and maybe pick up the 49er again later, when its a bit easier (left school and I can move wherever, most people who want to crew 49ers seem to be on the south coast!) But if I decided I didn't want to sail a single handed boat then I would probably go for a cherub ------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |
Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 9:49am
Coming from cherub sailors who are the worlds largest bunch of self-hypers. A 14 ticks all the boxes A) Class for life B) Cracking racing worldwide C) Just the bees knees ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 10:58am
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O God here comes the Cherub Vs 14
------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |
Posted By: stuarthop
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 11:08am
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Chris didn't ask for a new class to sail he already enjoys sailing a 49er when he has a crew and has stated that he would like a musto for when he doesn't have a crew. As he doesn't have a regular crew I suggested that he should prahaps try sailing only a musto for a while, for the reasons i stated above. What use would a 14 be to him if he doesn't have a crew? and is already happy with a 49er??? Now try and keep this thread on topic for once ------------- |
Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 5:23pm
No competition tbh. And i was merely suggesting a boat for him to consider not to buy. We're not all forced to sail cherubs ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 5:44pm
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Grr, go to a single hander, sod the crew just get out on the water!!!
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Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 5:44pm
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Alto?
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Posted By: Merlinboy
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 7:14pm
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BACK TO THE THREAD! Chris, I think sticking with a 9er and Musto is the way to go, Chopping and changing classes left right and centre is never any good for your sailing (Jack of all trades, but master of none) I also think that with your current location the Musto is the best bet all round! I wouldnt bother with a 12fter till they ae more established over here!
Good Luck
Russ ------------- |
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 7:28pm
Yea, hate to say it but you lot do give good advice .Rutland is definitely one of the best if not the best place to be for Mustos so I am sure I will learn loads here. As for the 49er, I have thought about leaving school next year if I do have a crew and going full time, but I am not so sure how well that would go, a big gamble to take! Most people who want to crew 49ers seriously seem to be on the South Coast. I do have a crew now, but It may not work out. He has only really sailed Tornados as far as fast boats go and if its anything like the last crews then it will only last a couple of times out before petrol gets too expensive! . Graftham Looks quite good as well so maybe have to relocate there..How many people actually ordered AltOs out of interest? ------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |
Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 8:11pm
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may i ask who you're crew is? ------------- 600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318 |
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 8:17pm
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Tom Quigley.
------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |
Posted By: mike ellis
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 8:21pm
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okay, just thought i might know some him but evidently not. ------------- 600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it. Also International 14, 1318 |
Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 9:08pm
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Sounds like a good idea Chris, keep us posted with the Musto
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Posted By: Ross
Date Posted: 05 Apr 08 at 9:40pm
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Alex, have you sailed a Cherub? I think you would be surprised. Chris, sounds like a plan. Just get out on the water and go sailing!
DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to stir things up into another Y&Y bitchfest. ------------- Ross If you can't carry it, don't sail it! |
Posted By: BBSCFaithfull
Date Posted: 06 Apr 08 at 12:32pm
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Actually ross i have and to comply with the stero type it was slow crampt and feel apart. Cheers, Alex ------------- Greatfully Sponsored By www.allgoodfun.com Int 14 GBR 1503!! |
Posted By: Alex C
Date Posted: 06 Apr 08 at 1:28pm
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Did that make any sense at all?? ------------- |
Posted By: Lukepiewalker
Date Posted: 06 Apr 08 at 1:33pm
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Yes, he has sailed a Cherub and in keeping with stereotype it was slow, cramped and fell apart. But I digress. Ultimately only one person can decide which way to go, and that is you. Whether that comes from endless interwebnetandthat discussion, or by buying lots of boats, that is another question. ------------- Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile" |
Posted By: Alex C
Date Posted: 06 Apr 08 at 1:42pm
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Sometimes you just grow to like a boat as you learn to sail it better. A little patience is required, as performance doesn't always come immediately. ------------- |
Posted By: Chris Bridges
Date Posted: 06 Apr 08 at 2:26pm
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It was mainly crew finding putting me off the 9er. You can't really just take a person out for an odd spin unless its light wind or they sailed one before. You really need a permanent crew which has been proving hard to do because no one lives near! They have tried it but soon the petrol prices have stopped them. This one lives a lot closer, so fingers crossed! ------------- 49er GBR735 (for sale) - Rutland SC |