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shona
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11 May 2009 : 08:40:07
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I've been sailing a wayfarer for the past year, and am now wanting to upgrade to a Stratos centreboard.
I was wondering when buying a second hand stratos, is there anything I should look specifically at or for?
Any tips and help would be greatefully recieved,
Shona
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Ninewinds
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 May 2009 : 17:44:43
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Hi Shona
I bought a Stratos CB recently. I can offer you the fruits of my 'market research' when it comes to looking at the price. Based on 15 advertised for sale with sail numbers 200-1000, all with road trailers & normal bits. The average 'for sale' price was: £3250 + sail number x £3.80. i.e sail number 1000 should be £3250+£3800 or £7050. If it's advertised for more than that it is overpriced and vice-versa. Then, you have to haggle...
I bought a fairly recent one and it doesn't appear to have any structural defects. It seems very well built and is a lot of fun in a strong wind with 3 or 4 people. All I did was replace the probably original 10mm sheets with 9mm slippery stuff and it makes sail control much easier.
Happy hunting
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neilgbj
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Posted - 12 May 2009 : 19:19:52
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Shona
I bought quite an old one (270) about three to four years ago and quite honestly they are really robust and will take a lot of punishment, mine it still in good condition and we have used it a lot. I don't think there are any inherent weaknesses so I think you are looking at the normal things when buying a boat, areas of stress, centreboard casing, spars, foils etc etc. The sails are fairly expensive to replace so if you can get one with good sails that is a real asset (my main is pretty tired but still fine). If you have any specific questions on boats you are looking at post on the forum and I am sure someone will be able to assist
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Buying a Stratos
