What Boat?

Larger semi-battened main makes for more power which can be feathered easier through gusts by numpty sailors like me...

Subtle difference, done for a very specific reason making the boat more achievable for more people.

Ian

I think most people (myself included) would regard the skiff and the 700 as largely interchangeable. I seriously think there's a place in the market for a trapeze monohull with a main about 10 sqm and a spinni about 12-13ish. No racks and a reasonably stable hull form as a stepping stone to the more extreme boats or as a fun boat for people who don't have the time or energy (or youth!!) to master the MPS/700.

I know the Vago is marketed as doing this but its "multi role" design seems a bit of a compromise. I do think the Vareo lends itself to a bit of a tune up along these lines quite well (come on RS, give it a go) 

What about a trapeze on a Solution. It is currently marketed for 65 to 80kg sailors.

As far as the Vareo goes I would ask TT about brazilian cracks. Is it really up to the extra forces put on it.

As well as a feeder to the MPS / 700 we are looking at a boat that will be ideal for people in the 50 to 70kg bracket. Thereafter is the MPS / 700 domain.