which boat for me?

   between the GP14 and wayfarer i would choose the GP simply because its that much lighter to move around on land and a wayfarer would be a bit heavy for singlehandedly moving around. other than that both boats balance nicely and have cruising potential. 

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tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Topic: which boat for me? Posted: 16 Oct 08 at 12:20pm
	between the GP14 and wayfarer i would choose the GP simply because its that much lighter to move around on land and a wayfarer would be a bit heavy for singlehandedly moving around. other than that both boats balance nicely and have cruising potential.
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kotinka Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote kotinka Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Oct 08 at 10:33am
	thanks everyone, you've been really helpful. I'm going to visit my local yacht club & try some out. They have wayfarers & GP14's as well as some tiny things that look like tea trays that I'll be avoiding like the plague :-)

HannahJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 861	Post Options Post Reply Quote HannahJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 08 at 7:06pm
	Having spent the morning sailing a GP14 singlehanded (with no rudder!) at a little over half your weight I would say go for it, lovely boats, very responsive and so roomy with no crew to get in the way...
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foaminatthedeck Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 18 May 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 318	Post Options Post Reply Quote foaminatthedeck Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 08 at 6:05pm
	May be worth having a look at Wanders and Wayfairers, both can be sailed singled handed, have similar stablity and performance to GPs, but a bit more room. Possibly a little heavy but I have moved them both around on shore with out too many poblems.
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 08 at 4:43pm
	GP will be the boat for you, i am a little under 15stone and i can pull it up a ramp by myself. It is possible to sail them single handed at that weight you should be fine. I dont think the Ok is the boat for you, there is NO space for passengers, you would be at the top end of the weight range, but its still usable (i loved mine) Enterprise is another good shout, but i would probably recomend the GP if you are looking to do a bit of cruising. (i would say this though as i own one) Good Luck

HannahJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 861	Post Options Post Reply Quote HannahJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 08 at 9:25pm
	Enterprise I haven't sailed but have been sailed past by one... they're a lot lighter than a GP and more tippy and nippy I'd have thought. The OK is a single-handed dinghy, from pictures I've seen doesn't look like there's much room for a passenger. You might be on the heavy side for it too. As I think we always do on here, I'd recommend seeing what other boats are sailed where you're going to be based and have a go in some! That's the only way to know if you'll get on with the boat, really.
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kotinka Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote kotinka Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 08 at 9:18pm
	Any views on the Enterprise or OK?

kotinka Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 10 Oct 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote kotinka Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 08 at 9:12pm
	thanks fellas, I'm afraid there's no way I'm waiting till I lose weight, or I'll never do it! So I'll have a look at the GP14.

HannahJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 861	Post Options Post Reply Quote HannahJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 08 at 9:06pm
	Yes, GP14 would be good, I know someone who cruises single-handed and has a great time. Also good competition out there if you feel like it! Only thing is they're rather heavy to pull up a ramp by yourself... Seconded a bit much for a Mirror.
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Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 08 at 9:00pm
	30 stone a bit much for a Mirror. A GP14 rigged for cruising with reefable sails should be single handleable, it really depends how far you are wanting to travel. The GP folk do have a cruising section, may be worth asking them about the viability of single handed cruising.
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