At 250 lbs. (plan on losing some but haven't yet) do I just need to look into
a bigger boat? I never plan to race- just have fun doing long runs down the
beach, etc.
I've never sailed a force 5 so I can't comment about that, but I started out about that heavy...and its perfectly possible to sail and race a laser at club level as long as you're mobile and reasonably fit. For having fun on the beach you'll be fine.
I was around that weight when this photo was taken, i'm considerably lighter (and a lot faster) now.
Hey, Thanks 49208, fat-n-old, and laserxd. This is very good news for me!
Thanks a million for the pic f-n-o (pic says it all). Looks like this boat is
holding you just fine!!