Hawky Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hi my wife and I have decided to get a new f16 or maybe a f18 for our two son's as they just powering so well one of the boys is 17yrs 6ft plus 88 kg and the other is 14yrs 5'8" 71kg what would suite . Saying that they can get my h20 really hopping . so what would be the best boat for them . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 4.9 Taipan, can be sailed, cat, sloop, or F16, their weight would be ideal for the 16, another 20 kgs then the F18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawky Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Cheers Darcy Sorry we cant get down there this weekend we have 200mm of rain heading our way tonight and major flood warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dowling Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 It depends on what they want from the boat. If it is just to have fun, any of those mentioned will do. If it is to be competitive, they are at the upper end of the two up weight range and need to choose carefully. At 159 kg the 4.9 Taipan is well out of their competitive range. They are not good weight carriers and have demonstrated over the years to be brilliant performers for crews at 120 to 130 kg but tail off a lot over that. F18's are at their best at 140 to 150. The best fit at that heavy weight would be the Nacra 5.8. This is at State and National level. At club level it all depends on who you are sailing against. If the competition has been in a good paddock then no problem or even if it is windy all the time. Another consideration is what boats are sailed at the local club. It's much more fun to sail against like boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf city Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hawky I have a nacra f16 available if interested only 6 months old 0418739648 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawky Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks John I did get youg wills weight wrong 51 kg mmm not convinced that the 4.9 is really robust for two young guys. Surf city I will give you a call on Monday have a chat. Cheers Hawky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawky Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 We have decided to go for a nacra f16 either a 12mth one of newy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamhu1975 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 There was a Nacra F16 on here for sail only 6 moths old could be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarra bay Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 hawky we have a capricorn F18 for sale all 2 sets of sails and solid carbon boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Where you are building on an island, look at boats that will act like an SUV and is easy to transport all sorts of items... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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