I don't know Thistle availability. I'd have to go to their website(s) same as you. Other boats that come to mind are 420, 470, 505, Finn, basically anything with a racing class popularity is more likely to have a strong used boat market. I'm thinking the 470 is closest to your C15 in characteristics.I think i'd like something like a Thistle - nice and open - able to fit several people - and easy to repair if it gets damaged - because there is so much easy access from the inside.
Are Thistles generally available? Is there another boat out there that's similar that I could pick up for a couple grand?
I hate to admit that I let my C-15 go to pieces... it's just been sitting in the sun too long to be salvageable.
I think i'd like something like a Thistle - nice and open - able to fit several people - and easy to repair if it gets damaged - because there is so much easy access from the inside.
Are Thistles generally available? Is there another boat out there that's similar that I could pick up for a couple grand?
Thanks!
There's a Thistle listserve (it's closed and you have to apply) on Yahoo, as well as the class website: www.thistleclass.com Sometimes I crew on Thistles, which are a fast, but famously uncomfortable boat.
Hm - the lightning looks nice. I was also thinking about the flying scot - why are they boring? Just slow?
I'm just looking for something I can put a friend or two on and have some fun - performance isn't really a big concern.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!