Has the Phantom been ghosted?

Of course, no one bought one just because the handicap was favourable and no one is now selling because it isn't. It's just coincidence.

Originally posted by Daniel Holman I'm sure that most of the big blokes who liked racing against others at class events will be staying put.

Originally posted by GarethT Maybe 23 blokes have just ordered new boats and put their old boats on the market...... :-)

That's what I've done

It may sound like a lot of boats but the range in ages, specs and prices does not really suggest any trend in the class.

The current boats for sale range from a modern Woody, two polyester boats, 11 Vandercraft epoxy boats (varying rig options) with the remainder being Ovington boats (the most recent incarnation of the boat) of various ages and again, specification.  Thats probably a span of boats built over the last 25 years.

During the last few years many Phantoms have changed hands regularly via the Class website or Apollo Duck.  Competitively priced, or good spec boats continue to sell quickly as boats of all ages place well at open meetings when in the right hands.  There may be a bit of repricing going on for the Vandercraft epoxy boats but I think that's more down to the mast spec on a particular boat as design (and sailor understanding) has moved on somewhat with new designs making the boat easier to sail especially for those of us that fit the 'traditional' Phantom physique.... 

My guess is that the Phantoms aren't doing too badly when compared to other 40 year old classes.

Cheers
Ian


Edited by Little Monster - 28 Aug 14 at 11:25pm