Alternative to a Contender

   Don't kow what's wrongwith an L2.

Just got one and looking forward to doing it single handed as that's what I've got it for. Haven't sailed one since the early 80's but was a blast then and now should be a good laugh.

I think the Laser Vargo? has a vid about self tacking jib mod that I was going to try.

I'll wack a fully centre main on it rake the mast back as far as I can and see how it goes. Lovely hull, Bethwaite bow, cheap'n cheerful single hander.

Contender lovely boat.......heavy boats need excellent trolleys, correct proportions so you can pull well, good hand grips and roller bearings in the hubs...seriously makes a massive difference. My latest wheel barrrow has roller bearings and the difference over a standard one when loaded with soil is huge

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Riv Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 13 Location: South Devon Online Status: Offline Posts: 353	Post Options Post Reply Quote Riv Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Alternative to a Contender Posted: 23 May 15 at 7:01pm
	Don't kow what's wrongwith an L2. Just got one and looking forward to doing it single handed as that's what I've got it for. Haven't sailed one since the early 80's but was a blast then and now should be a good laugh. I think the Laser Vargo? has a vid about self tacking jib mod that I was going to try. I'll wack a fully centre main on it rake the mast back as far as I can and see how it goes. Lovely hull, Bethwaite bow, cheap'n cheerful single hander. Contender lovely boat.......heavy boats need excellent trolleys, correct proportions so you can pull well, good hand grips and roller bearings in the hubs...seriously makes a massive difference. My latest wheel barrrow has roller bearings and the difference over a standard one when loaded with soil is huge

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1340	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 15 at 11:17pm
	Balance is everything with a trolley, you don't want to be wasting energy lifting the weight of the boat when you could more usefully use it to pull the thing.
	Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile"