Ted,
Some of the drawbacks are Sunfish racing
clubs won't let you join/race.
I can understand a "one design" race being closed to non-one design boats.
That's what one design is all about. Just like you can't run a non-NASCAR
racer at a NASCAR event. However, I would think that there would be some
open class races that you could participate in. I own a Holder 14 and there
isn't even a class for that boat so _any_ competition I enter has to be open
enough to accept the recognized handicapping system to allow me to compete.
I am not sure about $1,000.00 unless there are
no bumps/scrapes and the trailer is in perfect condition.
I agree, that sounds a bit high unless it's in mint condition. My 79 Sunfish
cost me $500 with trailer and it was in "very very good" condition.
Wayne
-----Original Message-----
From: ted schleappi [mailto:tedyvw1@...]
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 9:01 AM
To: sunfish_sailor@...
Subject: [sunfish_sailor] Re: Windflite 14
I have a Windflite 14 and yes it is almost a Sunfish. Some of the
drawbacks are Sunfish racing clubs won't let you join/race.
There is no aft storage compartment and it would be difficult to
add hiking straps. Other than these things the boat is a blast.
I am not sure about $1,000.00 unless there are no bumps/scrapes
and the trailer is in perfect condittion. There are always great
buys on e-bay. I keep seeing Sunfish for less than $1,000.00.
There are also newer boats available as well
Anyway...my two cents.
