scorp 48 0 #1 Posted September 3 Hi guys. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of tricking up the evergreen Young 88 design eg bow sprit, different keel new mast etc etc. I know there’s a lot of better boats out there but for the cost, rating and size they still seem very appealing for such an old design Appreciate any advice or info. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dark Knight 649 #2 Posted September 3 There has been a Y88 with a T keel for sale for ages in NZ. I'd guess no one wants it because Y88 OD racing is popular there. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/1490290861?bof=FZgcV8xu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mac 34 #3 Posted September 4 I've sailed on and against both modified and standard Y88s. (keels and/or masts.) Found the standard ones to be just as quick as the modified ones, though harder to keep in the groove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorp 48 0 #4 Posted September 4 Cheers mate. Appreciate the feedback. Have you seen any with prodders put in them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Mac 34 #5 Posted September 4 No, but I can't really see the point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnel Rat 921 #6 Posted September 4 There was a long running thread here on Young 8.4s with a lot of information about modifications. I know the 8.4 and 8.8 are different boats, but there may be something of interest there. The search function is playing silly buggers again so I can't find the thread now. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono 36 #7 Posted September 4 A carbon rudder is the fastest and easiest mod. The current ones are barn doors. If you wanted a real orphan you could put on a carbon stick c/w MH gear and a baby prod for C0s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monosailor 18 #8 Posted September 4 We have a class 88 however have fitted a removable bowsprit for an A sail and code 0 makes a huge difference. It’s a Seldon bowsprit kit so easily removable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorp 48 0 #9 Posted September 4 Cheers mate. Thanks for the feedback. Small prodder and carbon stick would make it a real weapon off the breeze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorp 48 0 #10 Posted September 4 4 hours ago, monosailor said: We have a class 88 however have fitted a removable bowsprit for an A sail and code 0 makes a huge difference. It’s a Seldon bowsprit kit so easily removable Cheers mate. Any chance you have any pics of your set up please?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
