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Old Timer
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Topic: Are there any Europe Sailors here...... Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 2:12pm |
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So if a UK sailor wanted to buy a new boat is that possible without having to import from Spain (hull) / Netherlands (mast)?
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DiscoBall
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 7:49pm | |
Unfortunately not, certainly the main sticking point with the resurgence of interest. That said, with the age of most the UK hulls buying new might be overkill and really its the rig/sails that make the difference. My 2nd hand boat came from Belgium, a 1995 vintage hull that seems to go very well with a newish rig and sail. Though if you're in the market for something up to date then buying second hand and collecting at an European event (or chartering a boat from Winner and buying at a slight discount after) are probably the best options. |
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Old Timer
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Jul 19 at 8:46pm | |
Shame, lack of new boats limits the progress of any class.
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bdu98252
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 19 at 1:21pm | |
Cab you not get a Europe from Winner and find a retailer dealing in Oppies to share delivery costs to the UK?
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GarethT
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Jul 19 at 6:47pm | |
Or a sailboat delivery company on route back from Palma
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Old Timer
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 19 at 9:10am | |
Yes all possible but not as easy as picking up an Aero from RS.
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Gordon 1430
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 Jul 19 at 10:34am | |
Hi I am sure a company like P&B would have the contacts to put a package together if they had enough interest. They used to import the Splash from Holland if remember correctly.
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