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Should I buy this NACRA 5.2

recce41

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Registered: May 23, 2005

Last visit: May 30, 2009

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Posted: May 30, 2009 - 12:10 PM

Hi Guys

Looking for general advice on buying a NACRA 5.2. I already have a H17 & 18 but the deal on this NACRA is great. She an older boat 82 I believe.

So my questions are
1. Any issues solo sailing a 5.2?
2. And special areas I should look for wear or problems? Crossbars etc.
3. How hard is it to find replacement parts.
4. IS there any benefit in buying the NACRA and selling my H17?

Thanks
Dave
erice

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Registered: Feb 19, 2008

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Posted: Jun 01, 2009 - 08:31 PM

hi, i love my 1982 5.2

it pretty much is right between your h17 and h18, being either a heavier h17 with more sail/speed or a light h18 with the same sail and speed

for soloing in light air use the jib, for soloing in more wind remove the jib and blow the traveller in tacks to prevent going into irons

replacement parts seem to be ok

the benefit wouldn't really be in selling the lighter h17 and getting the 5.2 but in selling BOTH h17 and h18 for a boat that does both jobs as well

you're unlikely to do that but you could buy the 5.2, fix it up, try it out and sell which ever of the 3 boats you don't want later

eric e
yellowhulls17

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Registered: Jul 27, 2008

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Posted: Jun 01, 2009 - 08:48 PM

I agree that the Nacra fills the slot between the 17 and 18. Another thing to consider is that the 5.2 is dead sexy
When you're looking at the 5.2, make sure to check the area of fiberglass around the crossbars. If it is soft or heavily cracked, you better be good with fiberglass work
There really is no benefit I see in buying the Nacra to replace the 17, unless to replace both boats or to expand the fleet