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[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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