wondering which boat to get next year

   The topper isn't exactly a step up though? If you were seriously considering "upgrading" to a topper, you might as well stick with the pico for another year, especially as you seem to be enjoying it.

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dave.blakesley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Mar 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote dave.blakesley Report Post Quote Reply Topic: wondering which boat to get next year Posted: 20 May 10 at 1:12pm
	The topper isn't exactly a step up though? If you were seriously considering "upgrading" to a topper, you might as well stick with the pico for another year, especially as you seem to be enjoying it.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 10 at 2:16pm
	It would be worth joining the Toppers if they had good fleet racing, but otherwise it would just be a step sideways. The Byte is a nice little boat, and you will get wet while learning, but I'm sure it would be fun.
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zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 10 at 6:07pm
	If you like a good screaming reach then the byte is deffo the best IMO! Someone said the Lightning 368, I would think that was too big a boat?

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 10 at 9:12am
	Possibly it would be on the sea. Mind you, the winner of the 1st race at Cotswold, where the wind was gusting from 5 mph to 20 with no warning in random directions, weighs in at less than a knat's whisker, as the sail is pretty good at being depowered. Certainly worth having a go in all of these boats - a fun pastime in its own right, as well as helping to decide which boat.
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