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    Posted: 15 May 17 at 9:10pm
I too saw a modern GRP Mirror being very well sailed yesterday, I suspect they beat me my a large margin on handicap......... The fact that they're still around is testament to the good design.
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Originally posted by Ardea

Have a look at the RS Feva.  Single handed will be a slight compromise, but not a big deal.  Will be great to sail with the daughter.  Could even race it together.

I think the Feva might be a good call - plenty available and reasonable priced, esp if I change my mind after the Summer.  The Farr looks a little lively ;)  I could overcome the Mirror's looks after seeing a plastic one fly on the weekend - the cockpit is the perfect layout for a dry cruise but any idea what I might be able to pick one up for please?  Is £3k-£4k achievable?
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What's Miracle like to sail solo ? Theirs an abandoned one at my club.
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Miracle could be a good call. GRP boats out there, too.
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I am just in the process of buying a Miracle, always wanted one, will also be my first wooden boat.

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Far be it from me to recommend a wooden Bandit, but sailing one on small waters almost guarantees a win as long as you cross the start line, follow everyone round and experience the Miracle .
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Have a look at the RS Feva.  Single handed will be a slight compromise, but not a big deal.  Will be great to sail with the daughter.  Could even race it together.
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I borrow my daughter's RS Tera to practice with but I'm looking for a dinghy I can cruise around Portland Harbour and occasionally in the Solent.  The latter in the right conditions.  

Are there many dinghies to choose from in my weight category (55-57kg)?  Besides how is an ideal pairing calculated for helm/hull/sail?

 but for now I'd like a boat to occasionally sail with my daughter (10yo wisp!) on a cruise basis.  It needs to be fairly easy to launch and retrieve although the sailing academy is pretty well equipped with all ratios of ramp.  Daughter has no fear so I don't have to worry about 'tippiness' 




 
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I did paint a face on the front of my son's original Mirror​. Looked great. Personally, love the look of the boat. Jaunty would cover it, with the nice shearline and bright red sails.
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Thank you for suggestions.  I know the Mirror seems the sensible option but unfortunately my thoughts of the Mirror is it has one of the faces only a mother could love ;) 

I havn't come across the Farr - I'll take a squint.
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