A family dinghy

They are the same boat. I dont think RS call it the RS2000 though just the 2000.

If you fit the trap option make sure you add lowers, the mast is very flexible!

a 2000 whilst a bit heavy does have a trapeze option and is a very suitable boat to teach in. Also if its honking they go very well and push lots of water so feel really fast.

I'm looking for a boat to teach the grandchildren 12, 10, 8, 6) to sail but I want to be able to handle it on my own while they are at school. To get them keen it shouldn't be too challenging but quick enough to engage their interest. I reckon that means a PN in the range 1000 - 1120.  It needs a single trapeze and a spinnaker to make it fun for them but I must have somewhere to sit for my old knees. Once they are in their teens they should be able to take it out without adults.

I'm not too well versed with the modern stuff like RS but, as long as it's not a shallow dish that requires kneeling in light airs, I could be persuaded. Of the classic designs, a 420 might fit the bill. 505 or Fireball would be fun but I don't want to scare them off.

I used to have a classic 14 (symmetric spi, single trapeze) which would fit the bill but they are hen's teeth these days.

I quite like the look of a Laser 2. I know the class is moribund but it meets the criteria and they're cheap as chips.

Over to you!