Choosing a new boat

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.

Edited by Sam.Spoons - 01 Oct 19 at 8:13pm

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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3400	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Choosing a new boat 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. Edited by Sam.Spoons - 01 Oct 19 at 8:13pm
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply 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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GeorgeT415 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 29 Aug 19 Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote GeorgeT415 Report Post Quote Reply 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