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IanMitchell
Newbie Joined: 17 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
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Topic: Laser 2000 or RS Vision or what Posted: 27 Mar 06 at 3:36pm |
Ah OK then, I was being naive. I should revise to "nearly 2000 owners can't be wrong" |
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Otto
Newbie Joined: 24 Oct 11 Location: Hastings Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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Well... My club (Hastings) have just bought 3 Visions... We think they're great. One of the best plastic boats we've ever sailed. They even get a bit of speed up in a blow.
I suppose it all depends on where you are though. We sail from a beach... that covered in rocks... and pebbles... and children... so you need something bulletproof to land. So plastic is great for us. If you sail on a pond though (See my prejudice?) a 2000 could be great as they can race a bit more. The fiberglass makes for a slightly nicer boat but then if you're just starting then that doesn't really matter. Give both a test sail before you decide. Both are worth it. :)
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themeaningoflife
Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 May 11 Location: Essex/ Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 212 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 11 at 8:20pm |
Given that this topic could be useful to lots of newcomers, the new RS Venture could fit the bill in this situation perfectly, almost a cross between the two!
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Medway Maniac
Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 11 at 10:50pm |
Just shows how opinions can vary. I always cite the Vision as the worst boat I've ever sailed (heavy sheet loads, heavy helm, ......heavy), and I have sailed quite a few. We have had two of them as club boats at Wilsonian for a few years, and there has been a unanimous vote to replace them with something else (probably an L2k - because we have class racing for those - and a MkIV Wayfarer, despite the shortcomings of those boats as outlined above).
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r2d2
Far too distracted from work Joined: 29 Sep 11 Online Status: Offline Posts: 350 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 25 Oct 11 at 10:30am |
having sailed and crewed both the 2000 and the vision I think the choice depends on what you want (i.e., what type of sailing you will do and where).
I have a 2000 and it is great to sail, good for learning, and has a good racing circuit, but my friend who owns a vision prefers that because he can fit a small outboard, pull it up the beach without worring too much about scratching the hull, and stow an anchor and enough stuff for picnic etc. He thinks my 2000 is a bit cramped in the crew area because of the kicker and oher lines running forward along the floor (he is 6 foot), I think the vision feels heavy and isn't as responsive or as nice to sail. Both will capsize and turtle. The 2000 may turtle quite quickly, but it dosent if you use a 40 litre masthead float. I am 12 stone and can recover the 2000 from turtled - it helps if you uncleat the main and kicker. |
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