Magno - the right choce?

   Thanks for the response so far. 
I certainly would prefer the 'older, cheaper' option but there are a couple of restrictions...
The boat would be parked on the driveway and this limits the size to around 4 metres which makes it a bit tight for the GP14. I am also concerned about the weight factor when pulling the dinghy up the slipway (can you easily haul an Enterprise single-handed?). 
With my limited sailing experience (Wayfarers and Topaz) I find the the furling jib, gnav,  and weight of the Magno quite attractive but perhaps this is being short-sighted. I have visited the local yacht club but they are racing orientated which is not what I'm currently looking for.
I look forward to further comments but in the meantime I think it's off to the river for some more practice.  

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AlanG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanG Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Magno - the right choce? Posted: 06 Oct 05 at 2:57pm
	Thanks for the response so far. I certainly would prefer the 'older, cheaper' option but there are a couple of restrictions... The boat would be parked on the driveway and this limits the size to around 4 metres which makes it a bit tight for the GP14. I am also concerned about the weight factor when pulling the dinghy up the slipway (can you easily haul an Enterprise single-handed?). With my limited sailing experience (Wayfarers and Topaz) I find the the furling jib, gnav, and weight of the Magno quite attractive but perhaps this is being short-sighted. I have visited the local yacht club but they are racing orientated which is not what I'm currently looking for. I look forward to further comments but in the meantime I think it's off to the river for some more practice.

Stefan Lloyd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1599	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stefan Lloyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 05 at 7:21am
	How big are the children? I might be inclined to buy something older and cheaper until you are more certain what kind of sailing you want to do.

jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 05 at 9:46pm
	it all goes back to the questions of do u want a assy or conventional spinni, trap, blah, blah blah. if just passed level 2 and looking for family, racing boat, i would recommend the laser 2000 or rs vareo.
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HannahJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 23 Jul 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 861	Post Options Post Reply Quote HannahJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 05 at 9:18pm
	Enterprise, GP14? Firefly might be a bit of a squash. Mirror? Nice singlehanded. but then I'm biased.
	MIRROR 64799 "Dolphin" The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist hopes it will change; the realist adjusts the sail

AlanG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlanG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 05 at 9:16pm
	Hello First post from a newbie - new to the forum and sailing (just passed my RYA Level 2) I've been looking for a boat which will generally be sailed by one adult and two children with the occasional solo venture. I live about 200 metres from a public slipway and would hope to trail the boat without the need for a car. The Magno seems to be quiet suitable (roomy, stable, low maintenance) but I wonder if it is the right choice as a 'first' boat. Any comments would be appreciated.....