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Terry Dactyl
Newbie Joined: 21 Oct 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
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Topic: Just bought a Solo - any advice? Posted: 21 Oct 15 at 8:10pm |
Hi,
I am fairly new to sailing having just completed my RYA. I have taken a punt on a cheap Solo which I have been advised is a decent boat for a 6'2" 14st man. Any advice for my first few trips? Is it possible to de-power it a bit whilst I find my feet? Cheers. |
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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6649 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Oct 15 at 9:22pm |
I shouldn't worry too much, its not a particularly venomous beast. Just avoid gales for the moment. I STR there's a fair bit of class specific info on the Class website.
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ColPrice2002
Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 15 at 8:40am |
Hi,
Welcome to Solo sailing.... The Class website (and Message board) are going to be really helpful for advice, but here's a few tips... 1) Set up the mast rake till you have just a bit of weather helm (centreboard fully down) then raise the centreboard a bit till neutral helm and mark this position. (boat seems to go to windward better with slightly raked board in most winds). If overpowered to windward, raise the board more. 2) Offwind, ease the kicker Upwind it only needs to be just tight so that the boom doesn't lift when you sheet out. 3) Flat boat! Play the mainsheet (or traveller) to keep the boat flat in the gusts. Once there is significant heel, the hull steers to windward, the boat heels more, the end of the boom will hit the water when you sheet out and splash... 4) Don't sit too far back downwind. behind the centreboard case is too far back. Where are you sailing? Local fleet will have a lot of advice! Colin |
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Terry Dactyl
Newbie Joined: 21 Oct 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 15 at 2:40pm |
Thanks for the advice.
Does anyone know how to estimate the age of a Solo? The sail number is not the original. |
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JimC
Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6649 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Oct 15 at 2:45pm |
The original number should be on the hull. Class rules say:
Edited by JimC - 22 Oct 15 at 2:46pm |
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ColPrice2002
Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 Oct 15 at 11:05am |
There's a link on the Class website to a darabase kept by one of the Dutch Solo sailors. It has just about every Solo manufactured, including hull deck materials and builder.
This can help you if you have some information. You should also have had a measurement certificate with the details... Replacements are from the RYA, but you'll need the hull number. Use the Solo website messageboard first - some peope have long memories! |
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