What singlehander

Well I'm buying a winder based on trusted feedback and the quality I've seen in their other work- mainly fireballs... does that help, erm not, it's an internet forum and all I can do is share what I've been told by folks with a lot more time in the boats than me.

FRP with wood decks - often called Composite - and yes available in your price bracket.

Possibly worth asking on the Solo forum for more specific information or placing a wanted ad.

Thanks for all your help with this matter, really like the look of the Solos in my price range, Are winder boats highly regarded? and are solos with a mixture of FRP Hull and wooden deck easily available, as I love the look of the wood but dont want all the hassle!

Originally posted by pondmonkey lol... ah I get it, your just jealous Graeme, 'big fleets' was your baby back in the day.  You should get one regardless of the prejudice, come to the Hayling Nationals next year.   They're expecting over 100 boats, I wonder if your old buddy Roger Tush will be there?   There's even a prize for guys in your age group, but the competition for it will be fierce... you wouldn't stand a chance.... you know, with no excuses to hide behind.   I tell you what, I'm unlikely to be able to take a full week off work for it, but I might tack on one of the weekends and just enjoy a few races in a fleet that big.  I don't think I've sailed in 100 boats on the same line since I was 14 years old, I can't miss that, especially at Hayling.     You can use my boat for the rest of the week... up for it?

lol... ah I get it, your just jealous Graeme, 'big fleets' was your baby back in the day.  You should get one regardless of the prejudice, come to the Hayling Nationals next year.  

Originally posted by JimC Originally posted by Seasick Steve Is GRP better than FRP? The terms don't get used as consistently as one might like. Basically you probably want a fairly recent foam sandwich boat. The older ones made from just solid glass were, shall we say, not brilliant.