Singlehander for short fat person

   Not at all. Im sure that you would survive.  My brother used to sail mine at 13 stone and not much taller with ease and he used to only want to go out in a blow.  It is an awesome boat to sail even if you dont but one make sure you have a go i have had 2 and would prob still have one but my mrs made me sell it to sail with her  . It's all good.  the other alternative is a Solo, i have also had one of these and they are a good challenging boat to sail and go well in handicap open fleets.
If you want to know anything about either class PM me and I will be happy to answer and questions.

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Olly4088 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 424	Post Options Post Reply Quote Olly4088 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Singlehander for short fat person Posted: 05 May 06 at 12:33pm
	Not at all. Im sure that you would survive. My brother used to sail mine at 13 stone and not much taller with ease and he used to only want to go out in a blow. It is an awesome boat to sail even if you dont but one make sure you have a go i have had 2 and would prob still have one but my mrs made me sell it to sail with her . It's all good. the other alternative is a Solo, i have also had one of these and they are a good challenging boat to sail and go well in handicap open fleets. If you want to know anything about either class PM me and I will be happy to answer and questions.
	Phantom 1298

glewis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 05 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote glewis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 12:26pm
	Olly Was thinking of a Phantom, but thought I was a bit small?

Olly4088 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 424	Post Options Post Reply Quote Olly4088 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 12:25pm
	You could always try a phantom. they are quick and more fun than a laser.
	Phantom 1298

glewis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 05 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote glewis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 11:52am
	Thanks Gents: 1. RS600 - like trapezing but not very good at it as a crew. Would take same amount of time as a 700 and I think the lake I will sail at is a bit too small. 2. Streaker...........sorry, fell asleep there. Only joking, not sure about them. 3. Supernova - have seen a few but did not think they were popular. BBSCFaithfull - I want to go very fast please! But as I say, trapezing skiffs will take up too much of my time to learn to sail competently otherwise I woul dhave a shiny Musto Skiff or '700!

Barty Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 240	Post Options Post Reply Quote Barty Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 11:01am
	I would have a go in a Supernova. A new boat costs just over £3k and you can get good boats for £2k. Faster down wind that a Laser and much more forgiving. Good on lakes or the sea and a very friendly bunch of sailors. Website http://www.supernovadinghy.org/
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phantom871 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 12 Apr 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 86	Post Options Post Reply Quote phantom871 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 10:59am
	Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaker! Nice boat!
	If its bent pull harder

BBSCFaithfull Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 06 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1251	Post Options Post Reply Quote BBSCFaithfull Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 10:55am
	umm how much you looking to spend? What are you looking 4 hiking or trapeze? How fast are you looking to go. I personally think youd be better of with a 600. Lets qut it this way, they're awesome fun, there single handed and there cheap!!
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glewis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 05 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote glewis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 9:48am
	Would like some views on what I should have as a singlehander: 1. I'm 5'4" and weigh 12 stone 2. Will be racing on inland lakes mostly, but may be further afield when time allows. 3. Would like something quick, but cannot devote the time to learning how to sail a '700 or Musto Skiff (dammit!) 4. Have a Laser, but am not a great fan to be honest. Have seen a Red Eye Solution which looks very interesting, but am wary of buying somehting that's so new to the market - I also dont have 5 grand! What do people think?