Found this in the classifieds. Not sure if anyone has noticed.
2006/2007 Blade - Like New. 2007 Hulls, beams - sailed about 6 times. Rig, sails, Tramp, boards and rudders 2006. Ashby fat head main, and jib. Ulman Spin
Extra board and Rudder, Top Gun Cover, $10,500, 2005 trailer, sail box, wheels $1000, chuckh@2ndlight.com (FL)(Aug)
G-Cat F16 & G-Cat 16 -- F16 is 2006, with spinnaker, self-tacking jib, Galv. trailer, $9500; G-Cat 16 is 2004, Galv trailer $5500; Also, all kinds of parts for G-Cats, www.gcatmultihull.com, 352-567-3228 (FL)(June)
Taipan 4.9 F16 -- Sailed very few times, excellent shape & won the F16 Nationals. Comes with two mains (one for sloop rig, one for unirig), spinnaker and Hooter, Excellent rudder system compared to stock, Lightweight Kevlar built, Carbon PowerRighter Pole, wing mast. Trailer. $8900. Rick 305-451-3287, rick@catsailor.com, check it out at http://www.ahpc.com.au/m_taipan.htm (FL)(xxx)
Isn't Ricks Taipan 4.9 from 1998 ?
If I have to choose between a 2006 Blade F16 for 10.500 USD or a 1998 Taipan 4.9 for 8900 USD then I don't need much time for deliberation.
Wouter
I think the Blade is off the market.
Thanks Robi!
dave
If I have to choose between a 2006 Blade F16 for 10.500 USD or a 1998 Taipan 4.9 for 8900 USD then I don't need much time for deliberation.
Wouter
Yeah, I would go for the Taipan too.
Yes those factory built Kevlar hulls are highly desirable. <img src=
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