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    Posted: 07 Jul 09 at 4:46pm
The forum favourite! the forum favourite!

Or, perhaps, a Comet?
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Another vote for the miracle very stable but fun at the same. I started of in them at the age of 5 and then moved out at 11 only to be back crewing on the circuit at 15. A very nice class association who im sure would be willing to give you a test sail.
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GP14! Would be perfect. Bags of room, the cockpit isn't cramped at all especially if you get an older one without the double floor. Can tuck the little one right at the front on either side and still have room for the crew. The older ones (wood) when looked after stay beautiful and last forever.
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Another for the Miracle - other boats are available but for
a cheap, roomy, light dinghy that can cruise or race it is
hard to beat...
See the class video on http://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Miracle or the Forum Favourite the Laser 2000.

they will fit the bill, take a look at some other Threads for these boats.
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Wayfarer is too big. The big jib is difficult to depower
and when you reef down hard you find the windage of the
hull stops you sailing effectively.

GP14 is fine but I think the cockpit is too cramped for
what you want.

Enterprise. It's a personal thing but I hate it. Hate-it,
hate-it, hate-it. But it would suit your needs.

Sport 14. Good choice.

Cruz. No experience of that I'm afraid.

Rather than an Enterprise can I suggest a Miracle? Small
enough to be sailed alone, large enough to take the
family. The cut-outs in the deck forward of the thwarts
allow children to "sit-in" while adults can "hike-out" at
the same time.
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hi

I am looking for  (among other things) for a family dinghy.

Objective - take Missus and  3 year old son out for  a sail every so often. 

Requirements;

  • Doesn't have to be trendy. 
  • stable
  • sufficient  space for 2 adults and 1-2  children
  • Manageable  (weight-vs-slips,  reefs/depower ability).

Was thinking of:

  • GP14
  • Wayfarer
  • enterprise
  • Topper cruz
  • Topper sport 14

have  people experience of the above for  'family' sailing or  suggest other ?

Am considering an old  GP14 at the moment.

I quite like the  like of the sport14 - might be able to sail it  single-handed from the trapeeze ... my other boat is a  skiff!

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