miracle or laser 2000

Well, the RAF has L2000s as their training boat, for teaching Level 2 upwards, and I think it's a tremendous family boat.  We tend to be a little on the "hefty" side, but there's still plenty of room for 2 students and an Instructor. They're forgiving, but also have the ability to give a good thrill in a blow. I did the Inlands a couple of years ago, and the racing at the front of the fleet is at a pretty high standard, with good battles ensueing throughout the fleet. I really do rate them !

Don't know if it's of any help, but we'll be selling 3 good examples shortly.

As usual with Laser boats, there are certain things you need to do to your brand new boat to make it raceworthy. First among these is to put shims under the jib and control line cleats which are, as Nick A suggests, too low. Conversely, you need to raise the mainsheet rachet block as the cleat is too high and can't be adjusted. Then maybe a Dyneema gennaker tack line...

Still, it's better than the Laser 2, where I think I ended up with list of 20-odd 'things to do to my new boat'...

FRP miracle with evolution sails looks the business. I was at a open meeting a few weeks back and two 6ft men were racing and ended up in the top 5 i think. Room isn't a problem with aft sheeting and new deck layout. A 6 week build time isn't bad and it is designed to your speck unlike a laser which as said before requires 'mods' before being completly practial. Why don't you look at what is sailed near you and have a test sail

dave