Illusion Mini 12'.....(SAIL BOATS!)
01-29-2013 | 06:43 PM
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Illusion Mini 12'.....(SAIL BOATS!)
Yes, sail boats...I know thats a bit strange on here but I know some of you guys grew up sailing sabats, sunfish's and hobies and honestly, these things are the most fun you'll ever have sailing, period!!
This is an Illusion Mini 12, it is a single person racing boat that was designed to look like the America's Cup 12 meter racing boats. They were first produced in the early 80's. They became very popular with older sailors because they have all the control lines of a big boat, but are only piloted by a single person so you don't have to worry if your crew is going to show up or not. (you don't have to use all the control lines, can sail just fine with just the basics) Another big aspect of racing them is that because you sit inside and can't hike out, it doesn't matter how athletic (or non-athletic) the captain is, everyone is equal.
Very comfortable to sail, has a molded seat that is nice to sit on and you steer with your feet. Doesn't feel like a kayak, and the opening where you get in is so large that it is very easy to get in and out of, and don't feel like would become entrapped in it if capsized. Just a hoot to sail, very fun - really is a keel boat that you can drive against the wind and heal way over. Very unique feeling being right there next to the water. originals Had a bilge pump mounted just forward of where you sit so if you take on water, can pump it out. Also has full reserve floatation so if you become totally swamped it will float so you can bail the water out.
They usually take about 250 lbs of loose lead in the keel, for an adult to sail. Hull floats above the waterline, so more ballast could be added. Originally designed to have bags of lead shot put in the keel, divers weights, bar led or wheel weights in bags work great!
The Illusion is a one-design keelboat, based on a scaled version of Lionheart, the British 12 Metre Class yacht and designed by Jo Richards and Neil Graham in 1981. These peformance single-handed boats offer superb racing in nearly any conditions, by sailors of all weights and ages - with tested racing performance up to Force 6!
I have two of them. They are definately projects. The masts and most of the rigging is there. Missing both keels. These are basically bare hulls. A DIYer's dream come true.
I sailed these when I was a kid and they are by far the most fun you will ever have sailing!
Looking for offers, trades or whatever. I have no clue really what they're worth. They are pretty rare. New ones in the 80's ran $7,000
Like I said, open to offers....Quads, dirt bikes, beach cruisers, golf carts, RC Cars, stereo equipment, whatever. Or make me an offer. These need to go to a good home to someone that will fully appreciate what they are and bring them back to life.
The white boat pictured is an example of what they look like fully rigged and in the water. This is not one of the boats.
By the way, they'll fit in the back of a U-haul so shipping shouldn't be too difficult.
This is an Illusion Mini 12, it is a single person racing boat that was designed to look like the America's Cup 12 meter racing boats. They were first produced in the early 80's. They became very popular with older sailors because they have all the control lines of a big boat, but are only piloted by a single person so you don't have to worry if your crew is going to show up or not. (you don't have to use all the control lines, can sail just fine with just the basics) Another big aspect of racing them is that because you sit inside and can't hike out, it doesn't matter how athletic (or non-athletic) the captain is, everyone is equal.
Very comfortable to sail, has a molded seat that is nice to sit on and you steer with your feet. Doesn't feel like a kayak, and the opening where you get in is so large that it is very easy to get in and out of, and don't feel like would become entrapped in it if capsized. Just a hoot to sail, very fun - really is a keel boat that you can drive against the wind and heal way over. Very unique feeling being right there next to the water. originals Had a bilge pump mounted just forward of where you sit so if you take on water, can pump it out. Also has full reserve floatation so if you become totally swamped it will float so you can bail the water out.
They usually take about 250 lbs of loose lead in the keel, for an adult to sail. Hull floats above the waterline, so more ballast could be added. Originally designed to have bags of lead shot put in the keel, divers weights, bar led or wheel weights in bags work great!
The Illusion is a one-design keelboat, based on a scaled version of Lionheart, the British 12 Metre Class yacht and designed by Jo Richards and Neil Graham in 1981. These peformance single-handed boats offer superb racing in nearly any conditions, by sailors of all weights and ages - with tested racing performance up to Force 6!
I have two of them. They are definately projects. The masts and most of the rigging is there. Missing both keels. These are basically bare hulls. A DIYer's dream come true.
I sailed these when I was a kid and they are by far the most fun you will ever have sailing!
Looking for offers, trades or whatever. I have no clue really what they're worth. They are pretty rare. New ones in the 80's ran $7,000
Like I said, open to offers....Quads, dirt bikes, beach cruisers, golf carts, RC Cars, stereo equipment, whatever. Or make me an offer. These need to go to a good home to someone that will fully appreciate what they are and bring them back to life.
The white boat pictured is an example of what they look like fully rigged and in the water. This is not one of the boats.
By the way, they'll fit in the back of a U-haul so shipping shouldn't be too difficult.
