Swift Solo

I know a sailing Stuart Williams but I think id have found out if hed built one by now 

Im sure youve seen it but theres quite a lot of comparison between the 700/MPS/Swift on their website

One of these http://www.single-handedskiffs.com

I've seen all the comparisons on the Musto and 700 etc. but the whole site seems to be pretty bias, just lookin for a more rounded view.

Oh it's gorgeous where can I get one ?How much are they ?

Originally posted by Strawberry One of these http://www.single-handedskiffs.com I've seen all the comparisons on the Musto and 700 etc. but the whole site seems to be pretty bias, just lookin for a more rounded view.

I have not seen one in the flesh but looking at the spec it seems to me you'd have a bit on in anything over 15knots; there are no shots of it in any breeze on their site; it would be good to see some ...

It is a very different concept to the MPS; home build, complexed (i.e. highly adjustable) rig, no wings, very large kite (1.5sqm bigger than an RS800 kite).

Probably great so sail in venues which don't often get much wind.

Bram, the guy behind it did post about the boat on this forum a few months ago.

Rick

PS That data on their site about the 700 & MPS is incorrect ...

PPS MPS sailors are also not all blokes ...

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I think the wood looks seriously sexy, and no doubt it's going to be rapid. I would definately consider building one, dependant on costs.

I've been looking at the parts list for the hull and it looks like the expensive bits are going to be:

360 / 16 foot ¼” by ¾” bead and cove Western Red cedar strips
4 / 4x8 foot sheets ½” particle board
1 / 4x8 foot sheet 5/8” ACX plywood for strongbacks
20 yards 50” wide 6oz. S-glass 8 harness satin weave
24 yards 50” wide 5.5 oz. carbon/Kevlar hybrid twill
2 / 50 yard rolls 2” e glass tape
2 / 50 yard rolls 1” e glass tape
1 / 50 yard roll 2” uni- directional carbon tape (for hull, deck and rudder stock)

Does anyone know any suppliers where I can get these parts at reasonable costs?

The foils are made from old 49er foils. And because the rig is free to development, i should be able to knock something together, so I could even make multiple rigs to depend on wind strength.