[quote=hyperope]I have a 1980 5.2. I guess I'd just look at the major stuff- soft spots, sails, standing rigging, etc. The earlier models, like mine, have solid glass hulls, less chance of soft spots. Check to see if the mast has the ball-capture base. The shallow one is incredibly dangerous. I switched mine out without too much trouble. Check the dagger board trunks as the inside bottom can get pretty worn and may leak excessively. If it has a trailer, check all of that out. Look for that center bar on the tramp. Some like to remove it; I left mine on. I guess it gives me a sense of better structural integrity. Also think it might be good if I ever camp out on the tramp with another person. Many other things to note, but many can be fixed without too much trouble and shouldn't prevent a sale if the price is right. I paid $1800 for mine, but it was in pretty good shape with a solid trailer.
I sail with about 370 lbs on it without difficulty. Have had up to 500 on it (three people) without incident. It can be a pain to rig (IMO), but can fly like the wind. Very stable- cuts through the waves nicely without too much rocking. There are many others here who have 5.2's who can give you more info than you will probably need.[/quote]
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