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Naiad
Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
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Topic: Which single hander ?? Posted: 20 May 15 at 4:14pm |
Hello All
Im 64 years of age 6"2 tall and weigh approx 110kg I'm looking for a cheap second hand dinghy to sail at my local reservoir.I have limited experience passed my RYA 1 &2 9 years ago but did not sail regularly due to work commitments.I am now retired and would love to get on the water.Im resonably fit and cycle most days.Your comments on a dinghy to suit my stats would be most welcome. Thanks in advance |
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MerlinMags
Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 585 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 15 at 7:02pm |
The usual question to ask first is: do you want to race in a fleet of similar boats?
Maybe you don't want to race, or maybe you are happy racing as part of a mixed 'handicap' fleet. |
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Woodburner
Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Mar 15 Location: Folkestone Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 332 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 15 at 7:51pm |
6'2" 110 Kgs = Phantom, nice boat to sail and there are a few about now, they're currently punished by a silly biased handicap system which has reduced prices and brought a few to the market, but if you're lucky enough to sail inland it won't matter too much.
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turnturtle
Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:00pm |
do you have a budget in mind? There are several options with those stats...
Phantom is the obvious one, but there's also this little boat which could be quite good fun: RS Vareo |
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Naiad
Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:18pm |
Thanks for your responses I take on board the Phantom but what's your thoughts on a solo or maybe a Gull I just want to potter around while I hone my skills!!!
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turnturtle
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:33pm |
You're far too heavy for a Solo if you plan to do any racing in it.... plus at 6ft 2 you're getting on the tall side for it to be comfortable. They are great boats mind, and if you just want something small for messing around in, then you could do worse.
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Rupert
Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:33pm |
You'd be fine in a Solo for skill honing, though the boom is pretty low. The small doublehanders, like the Gull, Heron and Mirror are used singlehanded a lot. They are pretty slow, which is bad if you want to go fast, obviously, but means you have plenty of time to sort yourself out. You have the added bonus of being able to fit oars!
Where would you be sailing? |
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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Naiad
Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:43pm |
Yes I really like the look of the Solo but I think stability is an important consideration how stable is the solo?I will not be racing just enjoying the Lincolnshire countryside at Covenham Res.
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turnturtle
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:48pm |
Solos are stable if you leave some centreboard down offwind. It's not fast from a racing perspective, but sounds like you're not concerning yourself with that b**locks.
A reasonable Solo will hold its value- it's a safe 'first boat' on many levels.
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Naiad
Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:52pm |
That sounds like the ticket to me and a lot more available and cheaper than the Phantom!Next question wood or grp?
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