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    Posted: 30 Dec 08 at 4:43pm
Originally posted by Geoff

Any particullar things to look out for? 
Didn't they used to have a problem with masts breaking in heavy winds? Am I better off getting an old boat that has new sails, or a newer boat with old sails?

Apart from usual stuff I've seen problems around the mainsheet hoop supports and IIRC the cockpit floor in general, but on the whole they seem OK. Check rudder fittings.

New rags and old boat is faster than old rags and new boat in just about any class I think, but of course new rags get old and then you have an old boat with old rags...

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If i were you, i would go for a 59er, you could also fit a trapeze if you wanted and they certainly shift. The downside of course is the lack of class racing if thats what you are after.
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Hi, I am looking at selling my B14 and getting an RS400 as its a bit more suitable to sail on the small lakes that we get up North.  Prob got £3,000 at the most to spend.  I've owned loads of boats in the past so know what to look out for, but never had a 400.

Any particullar things to look out for?  Sail numbers to avoid?  Didn't they used to have a problem with masts breaking in heavy winds?

Am I better off getting an old boat that has new sails, or a newer boat with old sails?  I have seen a couple of very early boats for sale that have brand new sails with them.

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Geoff

 
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