Difference between Futura 144 and 155

nnn · 26th January 2009, 10:28 PM

I am considering buying a new Furtura 144 or 155 from 2008.
My biggest sail is a Neilpryde V8 9.0 m2, and I weigh 100 kg.

How much earlier in windspeed would I get planing with 155?

Is it any big difference in carve jibes and choppy waters between 144 and 155?

Alpina57 · 31st January 2009, 01:59 PM

Just be sure it is REALLY 144 or 155 litres true volume before you buy . I am on a Futura 122,same weight as you and it sinks so that would be the borderline size.Then again you might even find a 133 is the gear...

nnn · 2nd February 2009, 02:25 AM

133 could be an alternative.
I have a Bic Techno 283 152 litres, which I will replace, I am looking at Futura 144 or 155and later on I will also buy a smaller board about 110 litres.
So I wonder if I will plane earlier with 155 than 144 with my weight 100kg and V8 9.0 m3

nnn · 30th June 2009, 04:37 PM

I chosed Futura 155 and I am really satisfied with the board.

olzcyk · 6th July 2009, 06:00 PM

How much wind do you need with that combo, 9.0 and 155l? I'm considering the same board.

nnn · 7th July 2009, 02:58 PM

I need about 14-15 knots, my early planing/pump technique is very poor.
It keeps planing through lulls very well.

26th January 2009, 10:28 PM	#1
nnn New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	Difference between Futura 144 and 155 I am considering buying a new Furtura 144 or 155 from 2008. My biggest sail is a Neilpryde V8 9.0 m2, and I weigh 100 kg. How much earlier in windspeed would I get planing with 155? Is it any big difference in carve jibes and choppy waters between 144 and 155?

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31st January 2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Alpina57 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	Just be sure it is REALLY 144 or 155 litres true volume before you buy . I am on a Futura 122,same weight as you and it sinks so that would be the borderline size.Then again you might even find a 133 is the gear...

2nd February 2009, 02:25 AM	#3
nnn New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	133 could be an alternative. I have a Bic Techno 283 152 litres, which I will replace, I am looking at Futura 144 or 155and later on I will also buy a smaller board about 110 litres. So I wonder if I will plane earlier with 155 than 144 with my weight 100kg and V8 9.0 m3

30th June 2009, 04:37 PM	#4
nnn New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	I chosed Futura 155 and I am really satisfied with the board.

6th July 2009, 06:00 PM	#5
olzcyk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20	How much wind do you need with that combo, 9.0 and 155l? I'm considering the same board.

7th July 2009, 02:58 PM	#6
nnn New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	I need about 14-15 knots, my early planing/pump technique is very poor. It keeps planing through lulls very well.