Hmmmm..., I'm 6' 200+lb and I have fun with a Sunfish. It's a little
cramped, but still lots of fun and about the easiest boat there is to set
up. I believe more people learn on Sunfish and there are more Sunfish in
existence than any other sailboat.
If you can find one, the Holder-12 is a Laser like boat with a bit more beam
(width). They were once marketed by HobieCat, but now out of production.
I've seen used ones in nice shape for around $800. A little bit bigger boat,
but great to learn on is the Hobie One-14. Again, out of production, but a
great sailing boat for under $1800 when they can be found.
Wayne
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-----Original Message-----
From: newtosail [mailto:newtosail@...]
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 1:47 PM
To: sunfish_sailor@...
Subject: [sunfish_sailor] minifish
Well, forget my previous post requesting more info about the
minifish. Tthe person selling it didn't know anything about it
(incluuding the age.) He said that it belonged to his deceased
uncle. I'm thinking that if both the buyer and the seller don't
know what they are looking at, it might not be worth the two hour
drive to check it out; Caveat Emptor. But I appreciate this
resource.
If anyone has comments regarding the appropriateness of a sunfish or
a laser for a middleaged, 6'2 beginner, I'd appreciate hearing from
you. I took a few lessons last year and had the choice of a keeled
18'hunter, a sunfish, or a laser. I went with the keel because I
thought it'd be easier on my back to not have to duck under the boom
and I wouldn't have to worry about getting wet. Now, as I look at
used boats, I'm finding that my budget and ability doesn't allow me
to get a boat similar to what I was instructed on. So, as soon as
the sailing program begins this year, I intend to take lessons on
the kind of boat that I should have tried in the first place.
