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Thanks Ice Cream Man! Never fails to amaze me there's always someone around who remembers every boat/sailor in existence  

I shall be doing most of my sailing inland, probably only things like national champs or the odd day out on the sea. I take it little else comes close to a Pipedream in terms of inland/light airs performance as it is tilted more to that extreme of design?

Would I be right in thinking an older hull with good spars/sails/foils will be more enjoyable and competitive than a newer hull with older parts?

EDIT: If anyone out there is reading I am happy to px. my fireball (gbr12284) which is a sound classic boat and will only need a good rub down and fresh coat of varnish to make her gorgeous again. Sad to see her go really!

Can anyone tell me anything about N3103, in particular the design which is apparently an "RB12 Mark 3 with Marine ply Deck originally built by TA Rawlinson of Barrow in 1980."
Is she better suited to light airs/inland or sea?

Thanks!  

Well, Apple Pie has gone so I shall keep my eyes peeled I guess. How many of you guys in the older boats Cheshire Cat, Tigress, Pipedream etc compete on a national scale?

Agreed Kean, the boat history page on the Cherub site is a good feature and you're right, they are a friendly bunch -a mate of mine sails 2649 (Dangerous Strawberry)  

Would be willing to assist with anything when I get hold of a 12, if only providing content about whichever boat I end up with!

Oh well tried phoning the guy about a dozen times now and left a message but it just goes to answerphone. I don't suppose anyone knows him? Perhaps he's on holiday?

I seem to remember the Fireball lot would often make them out of old sail material doubled up. Not sure how well it works on a 12, but seemed to do the job cheaply and effectively if you had a knackered set of sails lying around  

I sail at Welwyn Garden City SC, 18 acres of shifty winds and grumpy fishermen   There's a website at www.wgcsc.org.uk

I think our ex-commodore sails an updated cheshire cat, not sure but looks similar, I'll have to make a note of the sail number.

EDIT: I do know she's blue and her name is Zoombini!

Thanks David, I had noticed Apple Pie on the for sale list she looks perfect for what I need to start off in the class. Just tried phoning the guy but no answer, so I shall try again tomorrow  

Thanks for your input guys, it's nice to have some personal opinions to back up the published info.  

Does anybody have any further information on the Windfall? The design guide mentions its excellent in sub-planing conditions which sounds perfect for my club, but obviously I will be going elsewhere occasionally (and hopefully competing on the open circuit too). if anyone has a few photos that would be great.

Thanks again everyone!

Thanks Mike, I suspected that would have to be my option, although my crew is only 8.5 stone and so am I -meant to say combined weight of 17!