Choosing a boat: 2nd Boat

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Topic: 2nd Boat

Posted By: RobbieP94
Subject: 2nd Boat
Date Posted: 27 Aug 10 at 6:52pm

I currently sail a laser radial/standard weather depending
I'm looking for a second boat it has to be a double hander
I'm looking for something that I can teach a friend to sail and then race
I have a rather limited budget as I bought my boat just last year
I was looking at 420,29er,Fireball,buzz,laser 3000,laser 4000,laser 2
preferably the boat should have a trapeze and kite
I was just looking for some advice

Replies:

Posted By: radixon
Date Posted: 27 Aug 10 at 7:17pm

If you are teaching someone to sail, I'd say choose a boat without a trapeeze and go for one with an Assy kite prefered. That way its easier to teach and when sailing you are able to tack without issues of them been stuck on teh wire.

Depending on your budget I'd go for an Ent, GP14, Lark or similar. None of the boats you suggested, but once you have mastered the skills and are happy sailing together , then you can commit and buy a more suitable boat.

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Posted By: RobbieP94
Date Posted: 27 Aug 10 at 7:29pm

well he does know the basics so I would like some thing with a bit of speed so if i find a better crew we've something that is more challenging

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Laser GXD 184358
I14 1395 (crew)
RS200 352 (crew)
Coribee Keelboat (helm)

Posted By: Rockhopper
Date Posted: 27 Aug 10 at 7:31pm

Depends how much your budget is what about an iso as they seem quite cheap aswell i think a laser 4000 is also a good buy as they seem quite cheap and they do seem to get very good turnouts at open meeting also it depends on what do others sail at your club as if you can have a go as this also is a good way of trying before buying

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Retired now after 35 seasons in a row and time for a rest.
2004 national champ Laser5000
2007,2010,National Champ Rs Vareo

Posted By: RobbieP94
Date Posted: 27 Aug 10 at 7:41pm

well a friend of mine is sailing a 4000 from time to time along with all his other boats
but yeah the boat has to have thrills and spills
thats the best way to learn

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Laser GXD 184358
I14 1395 (crew)
RS200 352 (crew)
Coribee Keelboat (helm)

Posted By: Mister Nick
Date Posted: 28 Aug 10 at 8:23pm

I would say a Laser 3000. Not to hard to sail, they have a
trapeze and an asymmetric (Much, much MUCH easier to teach
someone to use). Maybe an RS 500? Like a 29er, but much
more forgiving and easier to sail, plus you can get smaller
sails for it.

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Posted By: mattmd
Date Posted: 02 Sep 10 at 2:00am

Originally posted by Mister Nick

I would say a Laser 3000. Not to hard
to sail, they have a
trapeze and an asymmetric (Much, much MUCH easier to teach
someone to use)..

Totally agree, great boat to teach in, very forgiveable,and
the crew can get away with not always trapezing as the rig
is controllable enough not to worry about a swim.

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Matt MD
Contender GBR-620

Posted By: bert
Date Posted: 02 Sep 10 at 2:19am

What is your budget?

Without an idea of your cash limit,the dream list is endless!

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Phantom 1181
AC-227 IC 304
blaze / halo 586

Posted By: RobbieP94
Date Posted: 02 Sep 10 at 8:12pm

about £1k-£1.5K

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Laser GXD 184358
I14 1395 (crew)
RS200 352 (crew)
Coribee Keelboat (helm)

Posted By: Mister Nick
Date Posted: 02 Sep 10 at 9:46pm

Originally posted by RobbieP94

about £1k-£1.5K

A Laser 3000 is ideal then. You can pick up a cheap second
hand one for around that sort of cash.

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