MX Ray?

It was probably because it was a very difficult boat to get upwind although by the looks of it the Downwind ride would of made it worth not moving much upwind!

Hi Prince Buster,

Take a look here:

http://www.dinghyshop.co.uk/

 

Ian     (Yorkshire Dales S.C.)

I've been thinking about getting one, how often do these appear on the second hand market and for how much?

I was considering an RS600 but while it is a lovely boat I'm not sure I can be bothered with the pain of learning to sail it and have the same problems as my old 14. Getting totally nailed whenever the wind is above 15knts every time gets old pretty quick, I'd quite like something at is just a bit of fun for lake sailing without all the drama.

The mx-ray looks like it may fit the bill even if it is far from refined!

EDIT: Just looked at the link. £1500 is a bit much for such a simple boat which has almost faded from existence!


Edited by m_liddell

I sail an mx ray , nothing i know comes close to it for shear` blasting` fun, i dont race it, i just enjoy the extreme buzz of this amazing little machine, i used to sail a Dart cat, which was fun, but nothing compares to the `Ray`. Despite what you may read, it goes upwind fine with a little practice. Dont hesitate, buy it now!!!I am told it used to be competitive in handicap racing. (previous comments about a `dying class` are relevant though, so dont pay over the odds. Last year I paid approx £750. for a minter)