Devotti Single Hander

Although there was no wind on Saturday at Burghfield, Sunday was perfect conditions early on and I managed to sneak a quick go in the D-One.

Having sailed the prototype RS100 and ordered a build slot, I thought it would a good idea to at least try the D-one, and boy am I glad I did.

I absolutely loved it.

It performed really well in a force 2, beautifully balanced hull and rig.

All the controls were sorted and fitted out perfectly, and the production boat was just lovely.

Just what I have been waiting for all these years.

I was so happy in fact I bought one on the spot, and cancelled my 100 order.

I look forward to sailing my D-One next weekend.

Rodney from Suntouched was very helpfull and I even got a phone call from Luca for tips and tricks on sailing the D-One.

Thanks to Burghfield SC for allowing the demo.

Check out my blog on how I get on sailing it...I can't wait.

Tim

Edited by timg

What??!? D-Ones transform theirselves in Optis like Optimus Prime??!?

(just joking...)

regarding all the remarks on the d one recently posted just a quick
note:there is no way to integrate the wings in the hull design, they need
to be high otherwise by toutching the water they make life really hard
sailing. the centreboard has to be in front of the wings for safety
reasonds otherwise to get back onboard after a capsize you ll have to
climb outside the wings.not one easy thing to do, being able to put the
boat on the roof of the car is not only miles cheaper , you do not need a
trailer nor a trailer hitch, but also allows to travel quite a bit faster
because of the significat difference between speed limits, with and
without a trailer, in europe. design follows function in a boat , even
though now that people are seing the real thing the d one is not ugly at
all...i actually really like it and all those who have sailed it, did like it
alot..anyhow as long as sailors are happy i am happy......if you want to
have fun join us in torbole lake garda from the 23 to 25 of october for
our first real regatta   in bocca al lupo luca devoti

I had a good look at the D-One at B.S.C over the weekend.

Although I still have my personal reservations about the look of the boat it also has some very nice lines about it form some directions. And I think that if I have an issue with the look of it, that's why. As from a design perspective there are parts that are truly beautiful and then it's like the designer had a bit of a mad moment.

It is undoubtedly a well a very well made boat. And looks nice to sail from what I could see from the light conditions.

The one thing I'm not sure about is the thinkness of the daggerboard, which is THICK! But this is a little irrelevant as it is a SMOD.

All in all a nicely turned out boat. And from what Rodney was saying about the open meeting formats it should be a pleasant weekend warrior ( and family ) boat.

Just my 2p's worth.

Originally posted by Doug.H One question. 5th picture down showing the blocks on the boom. There are grooves in the boom to keep the blocks in place.... All very nice looking but surely that's the exact place you DON'T want less thickness in the boom wall??

are they not carbon plates glued on to keep the mainsheet strops in place - nothing to do with structural issues??