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    Posted: 10 Jul 09 at 11:32am
Get a Graduate, lots of plastic ones around and no spinnaker pole wanging around!!!
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... went to see a Topper Cruz (classic) last night....  very comfortable dinghy.... interesting option !

 
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Cheap and cheerful rules out the Comet Versa, which is a nice boat. Main thing with a 3 year old on board is to have a boat you only need to spend 10% of your attention on sailing. If not worried about speed, try a Mirror for size.
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Ards Sailing Club in Co Down is the place for GP14s
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Hi all

many thanks for the suggestions and thoughts on the matter.  Much appreciated.

I'll definitely consider the Miracle (I don't  mind  wooden boats, actually like looking after them).  I also like the photo.  I hadn't considered it, but on the radar now! (thanks!).

Light and manageable (in particular), room and  not  too tipy is what I am looking for. 

The GP14 sounds like a  possibiliy.  Will consider the 'left field options' aswell. Planning to view a  Topper Cruz soon, but a cheap and  cheerful  option is preferred. 

thanks again

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Originally posted by Andymac

.... you could think about adding a Wanderer which is also designed by Ian Proctor at 14' long, could be described as a 'baby' Wayfarer.

Absolutely perfect, except they're like rocking horse sh*t. Why no-one ever made more Wanderers is beyond me.

If you're based in Ireland, it's got to be a GP. There will be loads for sale over there.
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Originally posted by Medway Maniac

What a great photo! The class should have it on their website. Heck, the RYA should have it on their wall to remind themselves why most people do it - it's not all Olympics and squads... not even 10% of it.

Amen.
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Originally posted by Medway Maniac

What a great photo! The class should have it on their website. Heck, the RYA should have it on their wall to remind themselves why most people do it - it's not all Olympics and squads... not even 10% of it.


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What a great photo! The class should have it on their website. Heck, the RYA should have it on their wall to remind themselves why most people do it - it's not all Olympics and squads... not even 10% of it.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guests Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Jul 09 at 12:50pm
There are GRP miracles, just a bit few and far between. My dad owned a
miracle and when I started sailing we would all be out, me, my dad, my
mum and my brother. There's plenty of room and it's an easy boat to sail.
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