Walt wrote:

spincircles wrote:

Is the 470 a wise choice for my first double hand boat? I am
considering a purchase of an old one for under $2K, maybe under $1K.
Is this a bad idea for me?

My primary concerns about the 470 would to confirm:
-It lets me participate and learn, spend some fun time with my wife.
Will sail with my kids when
I've learned to handle the boat and they are old / strong enough


Unless your wife and kids have a high sense of advinture, it's probably
not the best choice. It's tippy, with crowded cockpit full of a
gazillion lines and a low boom.

I'll second that. For you plus your wife I'd suggest looking for a
non-trapeze boat. Don't forget that in a single trapeze you want the
heavier weight out on the wire. That's you. Over here in the UK I'd
suggest an Enterprise, but I have no idea if they ever happened in the US.

Andy