Musto Skiff weights

   Great, thanks for the advice :) The 700 seems a little easier, and a lot cheaper, than the MPS, and the lack of a fleet at the club isnt too much trouble, there's not much of a fleet of anything except the Sandhoppers and picos...

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Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Musto Skiff weights Posted: 28 Nov 10 at 6:46pm
	Great, thanks for the advice :) The 700 seems a little easier, and a lot cheaper, than the MPS, and the lack of a fleet at the club isnt too much trouble, there's not much of a fleet of anything except the Sandhoppers and picos...

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: 28 Nov 10 at 3:36pm
	The 700 had to be made rather more stable than the 600 (by adding chines) to enable the helm to get the kite up without the boat sliding out from under. Stable is a relative term, of course... Good luck with the project - you'll have fun which ever you buy.
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Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 10 at 3:06pm
	I looked in the class rules for the 700, and in the section where it discusses weight correctors and rack settings for different weights the lowest category is 'less than 75kg' so I'm guessing your gonna struggle a little bit when it gets windier. http://www.rs-association.com/index.asp?fleet=RS700&selection=Documents There's the link for all the 700 documents and all that crap, you might find some more weight stuff there. No idea what they're like to sail, they look pretty fast though. I'd imagine they're just a bigger, faster 600 with a kite.

Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 10 at 1:41pm
	I suppose if i look at a 600 i may as well look at a 700 at the same time, neither have a fleet here so does anyone know what the 700's like to sail, plus weight considerations?

s.a.l.t.y Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Apr 08 Location: Costa del Essex Online Status: Offline Posts: 517	Post Options Post Reply Quote s.a.l.t.y Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 10 at 1:28pm
	I would agree, RS600 is probably the best step towards the Musto IMHO. Im only 65kgs and with the wide racks i dont have any problems sailing it. Im still heavy enough to get it back up from capsized aswell so you shouldnt have any issues with that either. Fair enough us small people cant hold the power in the heavier stuff but you just have to man up and hold onto what you can :) Another bonus with the 600 is that the cost is at least half of any Musto Skiff you could find. So a real bargain boat considering they are quite closely matched in speed (apart from when the big flapper goes up on the Musto downwind). It is definitely something you should consider

Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 10 at 10:42pm
	Good luck :) You could try an RS 600 if you don't find anyone? I think they have some kind of weight equalization thingy (Extendable racks and lead weights etc.) that could make it easier for you to compete with others.

Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 10 at 10:38pm
	I'll keep looking for a 29er crew, but if there isnt a regular one available then the MPS shall have to do :)

Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 10 at 10:34pm
	I reckon you could get away with being under 70kg if you did a lot of hard work with the boat and spent lots of time sailing it. It would probably just take longer to right the boat when it falls over.

Jaws Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 27 Nov 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jaws Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 10 at 10:26pm
	Haha well at least someone has some sense :) we have one 29er, a 500 and soon a Musto sailed ages 13-18, and then the rest all sail Fevas, Picos and Cadets. Barely even any Lasers >:( Thing is, they dont say anywhere what the right weight, so its a bit of a guessing game. I suppose a bit of practice could at least get rid of some of the weight issue...

Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 10 at 10:19pm
	I think it will be quite a steep learning curve, but if you persevere and keep practising you should get the hang of it. My mate went from a Laser to an RS 600 (similar to the Musto Skiff) and he coped fine. Ovington recommend that you weigh at least 70kg for capsize recovery, so I'd go with at least that. It's a bitch trying to right a boat you're too light for >_< And about the 'apparent lack of any crews for a 29er' thing. I'll happily crew one for you (similar ages)!