What dinghy? Help please

   hi, I have just bought a caravan near us, I can get a boat to within 20 yards of the beach and would then have to drag it over some pebbles etc.  I was looking to take my wife and daughter out for a little sail, nothing wild. I have only ever sailed a hobicat on holiday apart from that I am inexperienced.Has any kind person got any suggestions as to what sort of dinghy/boat would suit me, 
Many thanks in advance

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Dubberboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dubberboy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: What dinghy? Help please Posted: 14 Nov 16 at 8:53pm
	hi, I have just bought a caravan near us, I can get a boat to within 20 yards of the beach and would then have to drag it over some pebbles etc. I was looking to take my wife and daughter out for a little sail, nothing wild. I have only ever sailed a hobicat on holiday apart from that I am inexperienced. Has any kind person got any suggestions as to what sort of dinghy/boat would suit me, Many thanks in advance

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Nov 16 at 9:57pm
	Where is "near us"? If you are inexperienced then sailing on the sea without any safety cover may not be the most sensible thing (though be sensible and pick your conditions carefully and you may well be ok, I really don't want to discourage you from taking up what may be the best hobby on the planet). There may be other sailors around and probably a club close by that may serve better. Anyway, if you want to have a boat that is durable to withstand some rough treatment one of the many poly boats from Topper, RS and Laser (and others) would be the best option. Just bear in mind that dragging a boat across 20 metres of shingle is bl**dy hard work (even a little one) so something like a Topaz would probably be my choice.

piglet Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514	Post Options Post Reply Quote piglet Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Nov 16 at 10:50pm
	Perhaps a beach cat might suit your requirements. Dart16's are safe and durable I know where there's a couple going cheep cheep

Dubberboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dubberboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 16 at 3:26pm
	I am at east mersea, essex

Dubberboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dubberboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 16 at 3:27pm
	Thanks, I am at east mearsea, Essex,

Dubberboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dubberboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 16 at 3:30pm
	Beach cat ?

gordon1277 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon1277 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 16 at 3:41pm
	Beach cat implies suitable to launch from a beach like the Hobie, no dagger boards to snag and the boat mentioned is rotomoulded plastic so tough as old boots. Also easy to rig.
	Gordon Lossc