2017 Starboard Airplane, Anyone sailing one?

scott_filion · Joined: 04 Sep 2016 Posts: 2

These look great. Hoping someone on here who owns, or has sailed one could give some feedback. Do you love it? ? Looking at the 270 or the 290. Hoping I could blast around in light wind on the lake and then others can just have fun trying it out. Do they plane early/ light wind, (loads of volume) do they sail like a typical board? Thanks

qwertyjjj · Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 98

[quote="scott_filion"]These look great. Hoping someone on here who owns, or has sailed one could give some feedback. Do you love it? ? Looking at the 270 or the 290. Hoping I could blast around in light wind on the lake and then others can just have fun trying it out. Do they plane early/ light wind, (loads of volume) do they sail like a typical board? Thanks[/quote

Shop I spoke to said they didn't rate them and to wait for next year's model when the research and development would mean a better product.
... but maybe they're just purists, who knows.]

U2U2U2 · Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 8:41 am Post subject:

Try the Starboard forum, since it's so new.
My friend in the U.K. WAS going to get one, will check to see if he did.

If it's a dog it will be a one year wonder with Starboard.

U2U2U2 · Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 10:07 am Post subject:

Didn't hear good things .

skyking1231 · Joined: 10 Jul 2000 Posts: 280

I have a 2016 airplane for sale. They are great for learning, and beginners. I have the centerboard version 285. Plenty stable. They are alittle draggy compared to a hard board. But they do plane.... haven't sailed the smaller ones. They are fun.

scott_filion · Joined: 04 Sep 2016 Posts: 2

Thanks for the replies, I now plan to wait for the next Model year.. Scott

rgomez · Joined: 13 Dec 2012 Posts: 112

I think the novenove duo boards with a rigid back and inflatable front would provide better performance.