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£70…? Brilliant.... Enjoy.
It will only be a proven bargain once its afloat, and staying afloat!
We've been having some fun in a £50 Laser 4000 this summer, picked up for when it's too windy for the other boat. Nothing beyond a gnav strop gone ping or plop so far. Little video of some sunshine and a wheelie down the lake here:
Where did you people find such bargains?
I don't know why I'm asking, I don't need another toy...
I don’t need another toy…
I bloody do! £50 for that 4000!!!!!! Flipping nora. Why so cheap?
Good find on the £70 topper too. Nothing would ever get me back in a topper mind, though at that price getting you back on the water is brilliant. 'Topper Knee' was a common complaint from my instructor days. I genuinely don't think I could reliably get myself under the boom anymore!
When/if I have completed all the other tasks my life has ahead I'd love a project boat.
Laser 4000 for 50quid is rediculous.
I think the chap I sail with managed a deal between friends - meant the boat stayed at the club, and would get sorted. It needed a really good clean and some string sorting and didn't have a cover. Insurance and berth up for renewal I imagine too so a lot of work and some expense to sell on open market. It's great club where the ethos is getting people out on the water. The learning here I think is join a club and actively take part and make connections and doors open. We do also run a 49er (at greater expense), but not up to 20+ knot winds in that just yet. I hope we can get out more than the 4 times in 2021 and continue up the learning curve.
Back to the OP - enjoy the topper! Run the mainsheet properly and don't forget the bung. Hopefully a stepping stone to another boat for you all - but you will appreciate the minimal faff with the topper I'm sure.