Choosing a new boat

   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.

My budget is limited so the cheaper the better.

Any suggestions??

Edited by GeorgeT415 - 30 Aug 19 at 8:06am

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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 Topic: Choosing a new boat Posted: 30 Aug 19 at 8:00am
	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. My budget is limited so the cheaper the better. Any suggestions?? Edited by GeorgeT415 - 30 Aug 19 at 8:06am

iGRF Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 11 Location: Hythe Online Status: Offline Posts: 6499	Post Options Post Reply Quote iGRF Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Aug 19 at 10:02am
	Get yourself a set of plans and build yourself a Farr 3.7, it can get quite extreme when the winds up, in fact it's only ever really up to much until its blowing 15kts + you'll certainly learn where 'the edge' is in small boat sailing in high wind. Plus the bonus points you'll earn as a junior snowflake by building something yourself will be off the scale... Edited by iGRF - 30 Aug 19 at 10:05am
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GybeFunny Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Oct 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 403	Post Options Post Reply Quote GybeFunny Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Aug 19 at 10:24am
	There are plenty of boats that fit the bill, what else is sailed at your club?

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: 30 Aug 19 at 10:28am
	Take a look at the Blaze.
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fleaberto Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 12 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Post Options Post Reply Quote fleaberto Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Aug 19 at 11:50am
	RS600 ..... Can be found fairly cheaply and readily. Great support from sailors in the class and some really good events to travel to if you want to. There's a superb Facebook page - just search RS600 - with all the info you'd ever need. Yep, a massive challenge but one that comes with reward when it all goes right.
	Lightning368 'All the Gear' (409), Lightning368 'Sprite' (101), Laser (big number) 'Yellow Jack', RS Vareo (432)'The Golden Rays'

Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Aug 19 at 2:14pm
	If you went for a 600 which I know one is for sale at my club for £1150.00 the Nationals are at Lee on Solent next June and we have 6 or 7 boats at the moment. They are all growing through the learning pain at different rates so you would always have someone to compare notes with.
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rich96 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 20 Jan 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 596	Post Options Post Reply Quote rich96 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 19 at 4:50am
	Contender on the Solent would be great

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6660	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Sep 19 at 7:17am
	How much quicker? A trapeze boat or still hiking? And when you say sail on your own in most weather do you mean a singlehanded boat, or one you can sail without safety cover? What club do you sail at, and if you have no strong preferences, are there any classes they have a few of? Any thoughts on what kind of thing appeals? Are you handy with tools and like the idea of altering things, or do you simply want something that works properly out of the box and keeps working?

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: 02 Sep 19 at 8:02am
	I dont mind trapezing or hiking I mean singlehanded and sometimes with safety cover I have no preference to sail with a current class as my club just races all in on handicap as long as its fast and fun it appeals to me I can modify and alter things but would not be against out of the box thrills

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 Posted: 02 Sep 19 at 9:11am
	You'll get an RS 600, RS300, Contender or Blaze for around £1500 (or less). I sail a Blaze (I'm 65, 5' 6" and 76 kg) and am happy sailing unaccompanied in F6. Of the four, Blaze is the easiest (probably no harder than a Laser though it's faster and more fun) and the RS boats the most extreme (and probably not ideal for sailing without safety cover). I guess it depends how experienced you are whether the jump into a 300/600 is a reasonable next move. Whatever you do (if you haven't already) get yourself on a VHF Short Range course and carry a Marine VHF handheld with whenever you sail alone. You might be capable of getting home when the wind picks up but breakages happen.
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