Mirror Dinghy?

   Which is best to go for a wooden hull or a GRP?There is one for sale near where I live 1969 model in good condition with everything including road trailer they want £375 for it,I have had a good look at it it seems ok,hull has recently been all rubbed down and repainted, so pretty tidy.

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roughcollie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Sep 14 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote roughcollie Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Mirror Dinghy? Posted: 16 Sep 14 at 6:48am
	Which is best to go for a wooden hull or a GRP? There is one for sale near where I live 1969 model in good condition with everything including road trailer they want £375 for it,I have had a good look at it it seems ok,hull has recently been all rubbed down and repainted, so pretty tidy.

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 9:12pm
	Yeah, I see plenty of more mature sailors in Mirrors. Certainly should be on your short list.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 8:58pm
	I don't see why not. They can be sailed without the jib, they are stable and forgiving and you "sit in" rather than "sit on", so there is actually a fair amount of room under the boom. Best bet is to go somewhere where they are sailed and see if you can get a test sail. If you are anywhere near Swindon, you are welcome to have a go in ours, old and tatty as it is, at least until mid October, when I plan to bring her home for a tart-up.
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roughcollie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Sep 14 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote roughcollie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Sep 14 at 6:43pm
	Please can somebody advise me on whether or not a Mirror sailing dinghy would be suitable for me,I am 66 years old and 6ft tall and weigh 80kg. I have only just started sailing,and have just completed my RYA level 1 course,and I would like to get a dinghy so that I can get some more solo practise in,the Mirror seems quite a good small dinghy to do this, but having not been out in one I am a bit concerned about ducking under the boom as I am not so flexible as I use to be. Any thoughts as I would welcome your comments on this matter.