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craiggo
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Topic: Laser 5000, where are they?! Posted: 04 Sep 14 at 11:38pm |
I used to have good racing in my 49er against a well sailed Boss that had the larger spinnaker. I remember a lengthy downwind leg (several miles) where there was very little in it.
The Boss was a big boat and the kite sheets in particular were very heavy, and the carbon wings that slid in tubes which chewed off all the pro grip were a pain. I'd go with what others have said and go for a cheap 49er with the old rev 9 rig, it's a much more refined boat and you can still buy spares! |
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 12:25am |
I reckon the Javelin's a classier boat for whatever my opinion is worth.
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iiitick
Far too distracted from work Joined: 04 Jun 14 Location: gb Online Status: Offline Posts: 478 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 6:52am |
40 Javs at recent Europeans in Germany, my mates were 11th. They are classy old trucks. I used to own 345....I think. It was called Pheasant Plucker and this was written in huge letters down the side. I took it off. A very dated rather "Carry On" joke!
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laserboy404
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 8:26am |
Don't get me wrong, the Javelin is going nowhere, she always has been my favourite boat out of all that I've sailed and I'm sure that's not gonna change. Just fancied taking a look at some skiff type hooliganism!
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Laser 159392
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kneewrecker
Really should get out more Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 9:01am |
FTFY
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alstorer
Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 10:29am |
Get a B14...
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laserboy404
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 10:57am |
Okay so talk to me about older 49ers... I had discounted assuming that any that were affordable would basically be thrashed to death...
What rig and age (sail numbers) are worth looking at? Presumably the really old ones will be worn out?
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Laser 159392
Javelin 53 |
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laserboy404
Posting king Joined: 14 Mar 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 146 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 11:02am |
Also having had a flick through apollo duck, the B14 pricing looks somewhat more realistic that any niners that are on there currently... Unfortunately I already have a laser for when i want to punish myself hiking...
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Javelin 53 |
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winging it
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 11:06am |
Clearly a case for the creation of a Frankenboat.
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the same, but different...
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Jack Sparrow
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Sep 14 at 11:13am |
Err... hang on, if stability is required a 49er IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT! So I'd park that idea. int 14 penultimate RS800 BOSS SPICE or Take the wings off an ISO and stick another wire on it. |
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