Hi. I'm looking to buy a Mosquito cat. I'm in Melbourne and am willing to travel as far afield as Brisbane or Adelaide for the right boat. I want to start racing a Mozzie next season being a dinghy sailor going over the the dark side (or some might say I'm coming to my senses). The right boat for me is a later built boat such as one with a sail number around 1600+ made of either ply or glass, just not too heavy. I'm primarily looking for a good value ready to race boat, but I've built a few ply dinghies and will also consider a mozzie that is a good foundation to build on and needs work to get it up to scratch.

So far I've looked at a few ply mozzies and some have been pretty sad and not worth fixing, but I know the odd good one pops up as I missed a good one that would have suited me on ebay a month or so ago. I know the Vic states are coming up soon at Lake Boga and I was going to try and get up there one day for a look. I'm hoping that once the states are over someone might consider parting with their current boat to start the savings account for a new boat for next season. If you have any leads I'd appreciate them as it's proving harder than I first thought to get a decent racing boat although I suspect patience will pay off in the long run...
Thanks
Mark

Hi Mark,

There is a boat for sale on the Mossie associated website that may be of interest to you.

Best regards.

http://www.theracingcat.com/index.php?page=boats-for-sale

Mark, My boat is 3 years old called UNKO, and will be for sale after the states, if u are there ill give you more info

Matt

Thanks Nic I did see that one. I was going to look at it if it's still there and nothing else turns up in teh next month.

Thanks Matt. Hopefully I'll catch up with you one of the days next weekend.

Hi Mark, The boat on the website is one that I have restored. My contact details are on the website under SA Contacts if you want any more info.
Cheers,
Simon.

Hi Simon,

Just a question about your mozzie - where did you get it painted? If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost you to get it repainted?

Cheers
Gav

He Gav,
Got it painted by one of the guys that work at Woodcroft Crash Repair. Cost was around $1000 including undercoat and paint.

Cheers,
Simon

Thanks for the info Simon.
I am looking at getting a boat later in the year, so am compiling some research on what to get and costs.
A mozzie is looking like it will fit the bill esp. bang for buck.

Cheers
Gav

Hi Gav,
If you need any help getting a boat setup, or advice, please feel free to give me a buzz. My contact details are on the mossie web site.
Thanks,
Simon

Thanks Simon. Will do.
Am only in the early stages of planning. I will be at Lake Bonney this weekend, so will hopefully check out the Mozzies there.
Cheers
Gav

Hi Mark,
I have just advertised one, look below
cheers Simon

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/110877235899?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Yep I just saw it. I'll try to get around there for a look this weekend if I can, but I'm pretty tied up with Mothers day this weekend.