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Philsy
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Topic: Topper Sport 14 - any good? Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 1:04pm |
Would this be any good for two adults and two kids as a family boat, and for
occasional racing? How does it compare with, say, the Laser 2000? |
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Phat Bouy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 5:11pm |
IMHO they are as good/bad as anything else. That's the good thing about sailing, there's plenty of different boats to please plenty of different people. Have a go in one and as many others as possible. Have a search through this forum, you will find plenty of opinions - nothing beats trying one out though.
Good luck! Edited by Phat Bouy |
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Olly4088
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 5:51pm |
I would go for the laser 2000 just cause i know of a family who own one with 3 kids and they get on fine. Also it would be better than the topper for racing. |
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Philsy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 7:03pm |
Trouble is, you can pick up a used Sport 14 for about £2k less than a used L2000... |
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Olly4088
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 7:06pm |
This is true they are quite a bit cheaper
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carshalton fc
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 7:43pm |
yer but with the more expensive 2000 u get a sorted boat that holds it's value and u also get a great class association that do events all over the uk.
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Philsy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 7:56pm |
But I don't have the cash for a L2000 Do you reckon the 14 isn't well sorted, then? |
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carshalton fc
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 7:59pm |
well i havent sailed one but looking at them they just look fat ugly and my mum&dad said it was a bitch to sail when they tried it. well the 2k is definatly worth the money and u wont loose that much on it |
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Philsy
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 8:24pm |
Blimey, you sure know how to put the damper on an idea!
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Javelin53
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 06 at 8:26pm |
I sailed in a sport once but I was really small and I don't remember much about it but it seemed fun at the time
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