Twin trapeeze boats?

   Hi,
Me and my Brother have decided to get a twin trapeeze boat which we can sail together.
At the moment we're looking for assy's such as Boss', older int 14's, Spice's etc.
I'm able to spend about a grand 'ish' on the boat (depending if i get another paperound etc) hense the type/age of boats were looking at.
What do you guys recon would be the best for us...
Me and my brother both weigh around 60-65kgs, can both comfortably sail 600's, 4000's, 300's ... bla bla bla.
We will first learn to sail the boat at Alton water, then move it to a costal club - felixstowe probably.
We definatly want something which will throw us in (we like to swim ) ... so bigger the better. 
What do you reckon?
Many thanks.
Mark.
p.s. If anyone knows of anything for sale like what were wanting, let me know.

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Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Twin trapeeze boats? Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 6:59pm
	Hi, Me and my Brother have decided to get a twin trapeeze boat which we can sail together. At the moment we're looking for assy's such as Boss', older int 14's, Spice's etc. I'm able to spend about a grand 'ish' on the boat (depending if i get another paperound etc) hense the type/age of boats were looking at. What do you guys recon would be the best for us... Me and my brother both weigh around 60-65kgs, can both comfortably sail 600's, 4000's, 300's ... bla bla bla. We will first learn to sail the boat at Alton water, then move it to a costal club - felixstowe probably. We definatly want something which will throw us in (we like to swim ) ... so bigger the better. What do you reckon? Many thanks. Mark. p.s. If anyone knows of anything for sale like what were wanting, let me know.
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FireballNeil Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 654	Post Options Post Reply Quote FireballNeil Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 7:32pm
	Out of the three you mentioned, I would pick the BOSS because it looks best Thats my highly unprofessional opinion

Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 7:50pm
	Neil is right here the boss is the best bet, we found them bullet proof and pretty quick especially with mast head kite conversion! Its a good platform to faster things and will bite back if you get to cocky! you will deffo pick one up for a grand as well!

andymck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Dec 06 Location: Stamford Online Status: Offline Posts: 397	Post Options Post Reply Quote andymck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 8:16pm
	If you are going to felixstowe, there are a few very experienced 5000 guys there, and you could probably get one for a grand, and indestructable. Felixtowe, how I miss the mixed grill, probably the best post sailing nosh on the planet. Andy Edited by andymck
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Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 8:30pm
	Not so keen on a Bagged kite though. But it would be one step closer to a 18footer... Is there any other options worth a look, or is it just what i said earlier?
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GBR884 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 06 Nov 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote GBR884 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 8:42pm
	I wouldn't say we are that comfortable in a 300!! Does anyone know of any 5000's for sale? Adam

Kudlinski Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 18 Sep 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kudlinski Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 9:04pm
	Im looking to sell my 5k, send me an email (p_kudlinski@hotmail.com) and i can give you some info and pictures

ratface Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 686	Post Options Post Reply Quote ratface Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 10:49pm
	probs get shot for this but... the spice isnt that bad a boat(for me anyway) its my entry into twin wire boating and there CERTAINLY is enough power in the rig to get you going, and has made me swim quite a few times, oh and its meant for lightweights, as i sail with roughly the same crew weight as you will be, less of a handle than a boss will be, oh and certainly easier than a 5tonner
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andymck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Dec 06 Location: Stamford Online Status: Offline Posts: 397	Post Options Post Reply Quote andymck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Nov 07 at 11:08pm
	Plenty of people having lots of fun in penultimate 14's, which are cheap to buy, but not to crash. If you are thinking of an 18 in the long term i would go for the 5k, as you do need to learn the ways to get the kite in, which is easy once learnt. Though from experience an 18 out of felixstowe is not easy, wish they allowed cassette rudders would make all the difference. Andy Mck
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Ross Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 May 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1163	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ross Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 07 at 12:30am
	I suspect the 5K and the Boss will be very difficult to pull back up after a capsize given your weight. There’s a 5K at my club and the guy who sails it says it eats crews like...a big crew eating thing, so be prepared for a workout! The spice seems to be a good option for you. OR try this happy little link http://www.sailingsource.com/cherub/test/doku.php/secondhand Edited by Ross
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