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| Can old C Scow hulls with newer rigs and sails still be competitive? Is there an big advantage in having a 2000 versus an 1984 or a 2008 versus a 1998?
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The Wagon is a 1999 and still going strong. The major mold change was in 99 and some say that 1999 is still the fastest year to date for the C scow... I am just saying that some are saying...
The WagonAugust Barkow
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| Okay, here's some valuable info for you...I think that if you could go out and find a 1983 through 1990 Johnson Blue Chip, the older the better, assuming that it is good shape, and put a new style mast on that boat, you would have a very competitive boat. That way you could buy a new sail to go with your new mast and you would be fast, particularly down wind and in a blow. Or...you could buy the 1984 Blue Chip and keep that mast and see if you could find a sail made for the older mast that is still in good shape and you would be in pretty good shape that way, too. The masts that were made for the 1984 were all very fast. Gordy Bowers once referred to them as Rockets. They were good that year. Anyhow, that would make you fast, as well, assuming you can find a 1984 in good condition. The oldere Blue Chip tended to seperate at the seams between the deck and hull so look out for that. If you are just getting into the sport and are not quite ready to mortgage the farm for a new yacht, you will definately want to go this way. But Wagon is right, the older group of Melges boats--circa 1999, 2000--are all very good, provided they have been treated well. Mine is a 2000 and I am very happy with it. You could shop around and land one very affordably, I think. Throw up a new I1 and you will be good to go.
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