Advice on choosing boat for me

Phantom would suit you just right, might be a bit tricky to start with but
so will most boats of any performance. And if you buy a slow tub you'll
just want to sell it in 6 months. Might as well go for what suits you and
learn to sail it in less wind to start with. Here's the web page;

http://
www.phantomsailing.clara.net/


This is what the Y&Y page says:

YachtsandYachting.com Phantom Class Page

A one-design high-performance singlehander, with a deep 'V' bow and a
flat run aft to plane easily. A high power to weight ratio - but stable and
responsive. Best suited to those over 80 kg, which means you can enjoy
your curry and beer and still win the race! This is a strong and developing
class.

Edited by Jack Sparrow

But you can't put 3 people in a phantom surely?  Certainly not if they want something to do other than ride in it.

The RS Vareo is a good choice if you don't want to trapeze (huge fun though it is).  Raceable by one, sailable by two and possibly workable by three (one on tiller and one on each rope??).  Growing in popularity at my club and even beginning to take over the laser as single hander of choice, due to the joy of an extra sail.  

 

Originally posted by carshalton fc i think the comet due's are horible boat they are out dated and wont last long!!  aj3001 what u mean is if you can sail that u can sail about anything which is equaly slow!! about the pico thing maybe you should try hiking out!!

How is the comet duo slow? Give it the same PY Rating as a Fireball and I can still beat a laser fleet in it, if its slow then you really cant race can you?

to be honist i wouldnt want to sail a comet due!! the comet due is old and not fast!!!  i would much rather race an oppie all day than sit in the comet due for 10 minutes!!   dont take it pursonally  aj3001