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turnturtle 
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 Topic: British Finn FleetPosted: 03 Dec 18 at 8:46am |
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Generally speaking, the Finn probably serves as a better club boat between events too..... something which gets ahead of the Laser pack is going to be less frustrating than something that lags behind.... no matter how nice it is to sail.
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rodney
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 9:36am |
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Finn hulls seem to stay competitive for more than 20 years so the cost of being fast in a Finn is probably no more than many modern classes of single hander. It's true that the trickle through of gear from the squad/youth sailors will end but there will continue to be those who are selling used gear when upgrading to new. We have more than 20 Finns at one of my clubs and a growing fleet at my other club, currently 9 boats. There's still regular requests for used boats, worldwide, with our used Finn page being one of the most visited pages on our website although there's not much on the page currently. As for the free pumping I, personally, would like to see an end to it after 2020 as it would level the playing field and, IMO, make the Finn attractive to a wider audience. I do understand the added dynamics of air rowing but think that this extreme option is not necessary for exciting and competitive racing in a Finn.
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Rodney Cobb
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 10:33am |
On the other hand there is only 6 points between the OK and the laser, so they can race scratch. Plenty of potential play mates then! |
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Old Timer
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 12:36pm |
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The Finn has nearly 70 years of Olympic momentum and install base ...
The Finn masters worlds is massive with lots of ex_Olympic guys turning up ... The class will decline; but it is coming off such a huge base that the decline will be gradual enough for all of us to be in our graves before anyone need worry .... I don't believe it will flourish as some state; it will decline slowly; no need to panic. |
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H2
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 2:21pm |
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The finn is probably the only boat that I would consider moving too from the H2 when I get to live by the sea as I would love to sail in the Masters races. It not being an Olympic boat will make zero difference to my desire to eventually get one and a decision to move away from downwind pumping would actually make it even more attractive!
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Do Different
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 8:12pm |
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Nice boats with a clear character can evolve sympathetically to endure regardless of Olympic status or fickle fashion. eg. Contender.
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maxibuddah
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Posted: 03 Dec 18 at 9:16pm |
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I agree with you H2. The pumping is one thing that I really don't like in the Finn, mainly cos it'll give me a heart attack if I ever tried it.
The Finn depsite being an old beast of a boat feels like a respectful old grownup and I love it. Being on water makes you forget about the weight onshore, and lets face it people normally help you bring it up the slipway so that isn't too much of an issue either. If you would like one mine is up for sale and it includes everything, none of this headline price and then find out you haven't got a mast
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H2
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Posted: 04 Dec 18 at 8:33am |
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Oh moving to the sea for me is still years away unfortunately, cant be contemplated till my youngest leaves school!
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H2 #115 (sold)
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maxibuddah
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Posted: 04 Dec 18 at 10:20am |
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Buy the Finn now and you'll have it ready
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Posted: 04 Dec 18 at 5:16pm |
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H2, sell the kid, it's win win. You'll be free to move to the coast and have enough money in your pocket to buy a Finn.
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