On 11 Oct 2006 09:45:31 -0700, "spincircles"
<patrick.smith@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Is the 470 a wise choice for my first double hand boat? I am
>considering a purchase of an old one for under $2K, maybe under $1K.
>Is this a bad idea for me?
>
> My primary concerns about the 470 would to confirm:
> -It lets me participate and learn, spend some fun time with my wife.
>Will sail with my kids when
> I've learned to handle the boat and they are old / strong enough
>
>
>
>Any advice appreciated.
>
>If there is an obvious hull choice that makes more sense, I'm all ears.
>
>Thanks,
>Pat Smith
You will be able to sail the 470 without trapeze / spin****r
(initially) in light to moderate wind, so I would say its not a bad
choice.
Just make sure there's a hiking strap for the crew!
Malcolm Osborne
South Africa
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