The RS400 Rumours thread.

Looking at the open meeting turnouts, I would say its the RS500 that needs a revamp.

5 boats at Arun!

That's with LDC offering free use of a boat to people wanting to try it. Maybe if they put this kind of promotion into the 400, they'd sell a few more?

When I was looking to buy one, there was no demo boat available.

Originally posted by Matt Jackson Actually Nick I was a bit surprised I would need to be an association member to place an ad. I was after placing a wanted ad (for sails actually) for a boat I don't yet own but have borrowed. Can't quite place why it annoyed me but it felt 'wrong' when I could put it on Y&Y for free.

So we have people complaining that there is no incentive for people to join a class association, and people complaining if class association mebers have benefits non-members don't have... Hmm.

Originally posted by turnturtle I think Matt's point is reasonably valid with regards wanted ads, they are afterall people wanting to get something, therefore 'involved'. I don't think placing 'wanted' ads should be discouraged for non- members, that helps them get into the class and also makes them feel that they owe 'something back' once they do get what they 'wanted', especially if they found their new boat that way. of course some smart cookie will probably think it's perfectly fair to advertise- 'wanted- someone to buy my non-class legal, crappy second hand rooster sails' and then no doubt grumble when they get told every so politely to 'get knotted'. Although this is really a class issue than the commercial team at RS... perhaps PV could pick up this with Chunks?

 

IIRC I put a 'boat wanted' ad on the website before I joined (some years ago), then joined when I'd bought one. I didn't pay for the ad. The ads are moderated so do need some effort from (paid) staff, so passing on a nominal cost might be fair, but that is probably secondary to having the CA website as no1 place for adverts not ApolloDuck, Boats and Outboards Y&Y etc etc.

Originally posted by turnturtle They are also planning to retro-fit faux-clinkerboards to the original hulls

ooh lovely - sounds like the stone work on Jack and Vera's place:-)

One thing for certain it wont be any vareo masts as i am still waiting for a new one to replace the one i broke in march.

And before we blame rs its not there fault its superspars who have not got all the bits to make them something to do with a volcano and the bits are in new zealand well thats what they are saying poor show i think from superspars