Wanted Topper Boss or Laser 5000
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Topic: Wanted Topper Boss or Laser 5000
Posted By: SAILINGJEZ
Subject: Wanted Topper Boss or Laser 5000
Date Posted: 21 Jun 11 at 9:19pm
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I'm looking for a Boss or L5k and can't seem to find any at the moment. Does anyone have one of these dinghies for sale?
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Posted By: Mister Nick
Date Posted: 21 Jun 11 at 10:08pm
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http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/community/classifieds/view.asp?id=578 - http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/community/classifieds/view.asp?id=578 Have you had a look at that one? Otherwise, I think it's just a case of checking the web every day and snapping up a boat when it comes up. They aren't very popular boats because better, more exciting but more expensive alternatives (Eg. 49er) have been brought out.
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Posted By: neilgb
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 7:59am
Actually there are newer boats but not necessarily 'better' or 'more exciting'.........come and join the 5000's we are very active (Nationals this weekend), Europeans and lots of other events and Class Association support. You will find that many top skiff sailors had long apprentiships in the 5k and there are still lots in the fleet.....contact us via the website laser5000.org to try out a boat and we may be able to point you in the right direction for buying one. You will get a good boat for £1000 - £2000 (tops).....they are fast boats (PY 845) and probably best value for money for this type of sailing....as for 'not popular'.....boats all over the UK and the Continent having a blast  As for the Boss great boat but less support/events.
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Posted By: Mister Nick
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 8:27am
Really? :o I've never seen a L5k anywhere. Didn't realise they had so much support!
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Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 9:13am
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Back in the day the L5K were a very popular boat...over engineered though and heavy.
They have a loyal following though and most of those built are probably still sailing. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: tomoore1
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 9:39am
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Can't help with the boat situation however I can say that the 5000 class association are really friendly and helpful. RE the boat, it is surprisingly forgiving to sail but with very powerful sail plans. ------------- Restoring Firefly 517 |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 10:10am
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thye do come up on ebay every once in a while. worth keeping an eye out there. ------------- the same, but different... |
Posted By: Rockhopper
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 2:03pm
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I had three 5000s in my time sailing them 5241,5272,5311 all of them where great boats and the funny thing is two of them are now in poland sailing i remember seeing 5241 in lee on solents boat park three years ago so might be worth asking them is it still there. ------------- 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: JimC
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 5:40pm
| Without considering the "virtues" of the craft in question a significant consideration is that many second hand ones will cost a hell of a lot of money in replacement string and gear to get in decent sailing order, even before you get onto sails... There are no doubt any number abandoned in dinghy parks round the country, and I wouldn't be suprised if the cost of maintenance is part of it... |
Posted By: Presuming Ed
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 6:20pm
Not sure 'engineered' is the right word for "slap on another layer of CSM".
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Posted By: Bruceb
Date Posted: 22 Jun 11 at 10:02pm
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Have PM'd you! |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 25 Jun 11 at 9:11am
I was being kind, I know mentioning the word 'engineered' and 'Laser' (of any variety when referring to boats) is heresy. ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: neilgb
Date Posted: 30 Jun 11 at 6:59pm
How are you getting on with your search for a boat ? We (the 5000s) have just had a fantastic Nationals at Filey and we have a big event at Loch Lomand in Sept where we are expecting 12 + boats....get onto the website forum (Laser5000.org) and I am sure we can sort something out for you....you might be interested to know that we have just supported the original 5000...GBR 5000..to get back on the water cheaply with support from the Association and members (ignore some of what is on here).....come and join in the fun with a 5K
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Posted By: crosby mafia
Date Posted: 18 Jul 11 at 11:01pm
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There is one on ebay with 7 days left to go. ------------- Better a crap day in Abersoch than any day at work. |
Posted By: Hyde
Date Posted: 07 Aug 11 at 8:15pm
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Hi Did you find a boat? I have a Boss 757. Chris Hyde 07860518201 ------------- Chris Hyde |