PinkSpinnaker
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I want to get into a Finn. how much would it cost for a good one, And what would I need to look for?
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I have promised myself that my next boat will be an RS 700, but the Finn is a temptress. Those are Euro prices, but it might give you an idea (converting to USD) of what to expect for a use Finn in very good shape. Good luck in your quest.
some dude
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7-12K. Mast that fits your size and matches the sails that come with it
Start by contacting people in your local fleet and taking a loaner got a spin. They'll point you in the right direction
Where are you?
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I_just_sail
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Depending on our budget. 5k for a low end to 25k for a brand new boat. Would help to know location, height and weight.
xonk1
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Start doing your crunches NOW! Then you can enjoy a beautiful dinghy with less pain. Happy Sailing!
Good like Olympic calibre fitted out boat matched to you? See the price for a new boat above.
Or something that is modern and has the little go-fast bits mostly there? See the 7k-12k mentioned above, this will depend on the manufacturer, rig, location, etc.
The nice bit about finns is that the hulls seem to last for a very long time, so you can pick up a well looked after boat from almost 20 years back and it'll still be solid (maybe not as quick or competitive as the newest ones, but it'll get you around a course with the fleet). Then you can take the money you saved on the hull and put it towards a rig and sail that are matched to your size...
Or something that is modern and has the little go-fast bits mostly there? See the 7k-12k mentioned above, this will depend on the manufacturer, rig, location, etc.
The nice bit about finns is that the hulls seem to last for a very long time, so you can pick up a well looked after boat from almost 20 years back and it'll still be solid (maybe not as quick or competitive as the newest ones, but it'll get you around a course with the fleet). Then you can take the money you saved on the hull and put it towards a rig and sail that are matched to your size...
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lonbordin
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I'm jumping into this Finn fun fest.
I want to try a Finn (any vintage). I'm in Indiana. Maybe someone in Chicago? I'll be up that way next weekend.
I'm 6'5" 245 lbs.
Thanks!
I want to try a Finn (any vintage). I'm in Indiana. Maybe someone in Chicago? I'll be up that way next weekend.
I'm 6'5" 245 lbs.
Thanks!
some dude
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This. Budget 7-9K for a 10-15 year old Devoti and while you rack up time in the boat save up for a rig and sail that fit you. The hull should be fine for a good while. When shopping make sure it cones with the mast and sails-it's common for sellers to keep a mast that's a good fit for them when they upgrade hulls
Paging Surf Nazi
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The rig is the priority, not the hull. You can take a guess at the numbers by looking at your size and by figuring in how much you like hiking. If you don't enjoy it very much you find a bendy mast. If you are more physical you can try stiffer numbers.
When we first built our fleet I had an old Vanguard. I bought a stiff carbon rig and a couple of good sails and I went about as fast as I am able, being a pathetically bad single-handed sailor. After awhile I decided I would give it up, and I sold out. Later on I decided I missed it too much and went and found an old Teal hull and sailed a few regattas in it. Eventually my knees gave completely out and I bailed one last time, but let me tell you, it is a great class of people and a great boat. They are very welcoming and helpful, and will go out of their way to get you into a boat, assuming it's what you really want.
I envy you. In another life I could have spent my entire sailing career in a Finn. It is a wonderful boat.
RD
When we first built our fleet I had an old Vanguard. I bought a stiff carbon rig and a couple of good sails and I went about as fast as I am able, being a pathetically bad single-handed sailor. After awhile I decided I would give it up, and I sold out. Later on I decided I missed it too much and went and found an old Teal hull and sailed a few regattas in it. Eventually my knees gave completely out and I bailed one last time, but let me tell you, it is a great class of people and a great boat. They are very welcoming and helpful, and will go out of their way to get you into a boat, assuming it's what you really want.
I envy you. In another life I could have spent my entire sailing career in a Finn. It is a wonderful boat.
RD
couchsurfer
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http://www.vehindex.com/for-sale/jibetech-pimental-of-lemieux-mold-finn
Jibetech Finns, made in USA, and local hero Gus Miller
https://chrismuseler.com/2013/09/10/78-big-number-big-dog/
Jibetech Finns, made in USA, and local hero Gus Miller
https://chrismuseler.com/2013/09/10/78-big-number-big-dog/
Hmm. Check out the Finn Facebook pages. John Dane had a superb boat for sale for a good deal. If you want to come to California for some regattas, there are charter boats- look at Facebook "California Finn Association". If you know somebody in Europe that wants to send it all to you, there are great deals on barely used boats through Devoti. You can get a new Finn from Andy Pimental at Jibe Tech- it's a Lemieux hull- very stable downwind. There's usually boats for sale in San Diego too. (Mike Dorgan will know- he's on Google as he's a broker and a sailor. ) There 's always a bunch of too expensive boats, but there's some good deals too.
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I_just_sail
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surf nazi
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Where in florida ? If close to lauderdale/ miami, there are some great guys who can help you. If you're closer to north florida, come over to Mobile and we'll hook you up. we have an active group that sails almost every week . the other info on budget given above is on point. that Dane boat is the deal of the century if still available. check north american finn class on fb and message Darrell Peck, he knows everything about every finn in north america.
feel free to pm me if you're serious.
surf nazi
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BobBill
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Red Dragon and Couchsurfer +1. Finn are the max. Never liked sailing it on quiet days...but we age and end up dreaming, while we swill and cruise...
Wood Brit boat noted above in the Craiglist thread, but rig match counts big. Shades of Paul E.
Wood Brit boat noted above in the Craiglist thread, but rig match counts big. Shades of Paul E.