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ellistine 
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I'm at the investigation stage of buying a cat. I'm new to sailing, will be sailing out of Weymouth and probably won't be racing. I was heading towards a Dart 18 as it can be sailed both double and single handed. Somebody then recommended the Hobie 16 because of it's versatility ie twin trapeze, kite and that it can be sailed in a bigger range of winds. Is he right?
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Nessie
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 2:25pm |
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for fun sailing, not racing, the Hobie 16 offers un-rivalled grins it is also bullet proof compared to a Dart 18. Cannot necessarily be sailed in a wider range of winds, but is certainly more fun when the breeze is up, and far more fun in any waves or swell. you know you want one! The Dart 18 is the Ford Mondeo of cats The Hobie 16 is the Mk iii Cortina in full 70's Rally trim. The Mondeo will get you there (if you manage to stay awake) but the Cortina will leave you grinning from ear to ear, despite all the roll and squealling rubber! Get a 16 |
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Nessie
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Charlie
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 2:31pm |
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Loving the analogy!
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English Dave
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 4:08pm |
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Indeed. Surprised a Hobie16 didn't feature in "Life on Mars" |
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radixon
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 4:17pm |
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There are other 16ft cats also, so look at the Dart 16X or the 16CX from topper if it appeals The advantage with the D16 is you can reef the sail if you need to, something you may want to consider, and I don't know if the Hobie can but I am sure someone will know. |
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ellistine
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 4:21pm |
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So is a Rally spec Mkiii Cortina ok with just the driver or do you need your partner along side? P.S. I was trying to imaging flared wetsuits but I soon stopped. |
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ellistine
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 4:49pm |
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The Dart 16X does appeal but it seems to get such a slating. To be honest it has everything I need. You can sail it one up (a bit heavy righting it), twin trapeze, kite, durable. I learnt to sail recently with Sail Laser and they have a 16x I can have a go on. I just don't want to get stuck on something that I might out grow a bit quick. |
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 4:57pm |
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We Import the Bimare X16 sounds like just the cat for you !! Check out Bimares websites to see if you like it !! http://www.bimare.net/17/x16.htm Simon Edited by TornadoSi |
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Nessie
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 5:03pm |
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i tootled about single handed on the 16 many a time. But it depends how
heavy you are. For righting as well. it's the scales, you know! - pun intended take the jib off and you're laughing. you will need two bodies when the wind is up, though. |
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Nessie
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Posted: 19 Mar 08 at 5:04pm |
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the 16 main does have a reef point.
The halyard features a double lock - one for full sail, and the other for reef. (never used it though!) |
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Nessie
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Ha Ha that reply by Nessie (I will work this one out one day!!) was excellent.|
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