Battleship 100 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Are possibly looking at upgrading and was wondering about the performance of these. Are they up to Cat 1/2 and do they perform? Anyone raced one of these? Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Young 12's are to Ross 40's, what Young 88's are to Ross 930's. I looked at buying a Y40 several years ago as a perforamce 40fter that was offshore capable. All the feedback i got confirmed that they were a great allround boat capable of most things. Great boats, but they were a bit overpriced was my thought at the time Link to post Share on other sites
Chill Pill 1 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I looked at one before I purchased Valium. The design ticked most boxes for me, but the one that was on the market I looked at was a dog so I walked away. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks looks like they are good boats but probably a bit pricey for what they are, having a rethink. To bad AA isn't a bit bigger. Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've heard that before but mostly from women Wha... Oh you mean my boat! You could get 3 or 4 Atom Ants for the price of a Young 12. Come for a sail - you'll be smitten. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Don't worry, I have been looking at AA but the usual story have to sell the boat I've got first. The Guy with the Y12 was open to trades which is why I asked. Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Kiwi is a nice version of the Young 12. Def worth a look if you are in that budget.. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Willow , remind us of what you have to sell. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I was thinking of selling our Cav36 Windarra that we have just done the RNI in, are looking for something less Cruisey and lighter displacement, our goals have changed alot since we first bought her, will be an emotional goodbye if/when we sell her. p.s. I will put an official classified up in due course and it goes without saying if it sells through crew.org there will be a kickback to the 8 legged one Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you can trade it is worth 12 months and 40k to you straight off. The Y12 I am thinking of was built in Tga so you can get the inside skinny. Plus it needs an update so you can drip feed time and $ as you are able. It would be a good boat for outside the entrance. But you'd struggle to do get line inside without a big crew or big budget for sails and deck gear. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 yeah, haven't had a response from the seller so he is probably not interested, not really looking for a wednesday night racer (quite happy sailing on Extreme) more looking for a boat for the coastal, AKL-TGA, RNI White Island etc. Link to post Share on other sites
Kestrahl 6 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wasn't "Stand Aside" from the syd hobart tradegy a Y12? Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 74 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 You must be a vital member of the Extreme crew, as you would bring the average crew age to below 65 yrs !! But I bet you learn a thing or two !!?? Good to see you are contemplating moving out of lead mines.. Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Ha yes, the average age on Extreme has taken a real tumble, only 1 regular over 70 and there are a few under 60 now. Getting hard to beat the Blue boat this season tho must be all the newbies. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Extreme is going as fast now as the day it was born even with its alloy stick. The crew may be old but they are cunning and this counts for a lot in a yacht race. the new sqaure top main also helps precedings hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites
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