On Wednesday, 18 July 2001 at 22:49:16 UTC-6, Mark H. wrote:
Now wait a second. While I agree with Martin's assessment of the
polyethelyne "Club" board, there was another model commonly called the Fanatic 370 that was quite different. John, see if the one you're
interested in is called the "lightwind race" 370.
A composite construction, it was produced from about 1988 until the early nineties, when it was continued for a couple years under the Alpha brand name, after Fanatic bought Alpha out. At 12'3", 230 liters volume and
around 30 lbs., this board is still worth having at a cheap price if in good condition, IMHO. It's good to learn and progress on, very stable, does well in light winds, good to 20 knots. Flys downwind, motors OK upwind, but not competitive with other raceboards due to its small centerboard and chined rails.
I think one can still find parts, if needed. The mast track was the same as most all other Fanatics of that period, of which loads were sold, very
simple and easy operating construction.
Mark H.
The Bronx
John Stockman <jo...@netprodev.com> wrote in message news:3b55e0e3...@netnews.voicenet.com...
Martin, thank you for the insights. I will take your advice and pass
on this board in favor of something more 'modern' and mugh lighter.
John
On Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:23:01 GMT, "Martin Farrimond" <martin.f...@REMOVETHISblueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
Well - over the years, there have been a number of Fanatic boards of that >sort of length. The most appropriate I can find in my database is 1986 >Fanatic Club 370, which had previously been sold as the HiFly 600
(Fanatic
bought all of HiFly's moulds when HiFly went bust in 1985). Vital stats
for
the Club 370:
Length: 369cm
Vol: 209 litres
Max width: 71cm
Weight: 22Kg (!!)
Construction: Polyurethane foam core/Polyethylene skin
Fitted with 6 footstraps & retracting daggerboard.
Tested: Boards Mag (UK), Issue No: 32 (June 1986) - which I can dig out
if
you're interested.
Advice: Don't buy it! If it's being offered free of charge, think
carefully
about it. Biggest problem will be attaching rig to board: The board was >fitted with Fanatic's own mast track which will almost certainly have a >proprietary fixing. If it works fine - great, if not you'll be unlikely
to
be able to get it repaired/replaced/find parts. You'll also need to >reinforce the car roof to transport the thing ;-)
Martin Farrimond - K62
"John Stockman" <jo...@netprodev.com> wrote in message >news:3b52fedc...@netnews.voicenet.com...
Hello all,
I am a beginner windsurfer and was wondering if anyone knew of an
online database of board specs or have the specs for a Fanatic 370?
Thanks in advance,
John
What would be the best price for this board? I am looking to get into windsurfing and I was going to try this as my beginner board.
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