New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Devotti Single Hander
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Devotti Single Hander
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 3839404142 95>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Pierre View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 15 Mar 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1532 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Pierre Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Devotti Single Hander
    Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 3:34pm
So has anyone put their name down for a trial sail in the D 1 ?

Perhaps one of the peeps who trial the 100 might like to give
it a go?

Then we could get a bit of real life stuff into this.

After all, D 1 selling man appears to have made the "martini"
offer. Be rude not to wouldn't it ?
Back to Top
Jack Sparrow View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 08 Feb 05
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2965 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Jack Sparrow Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 3:48pm
Originally posted by getafix

.....you know what they say about every good looking one has a less attractive mate? can't help but marvel at the timing here 100 vs D-1,,,,,


Thing is who is who's mate here?.... I knew I'd seen those graceful lines somewhere before... that's right on a cut and shut Cherub. We've always been ahead of the game... in the ironic retro design game?






Edited by Jack Sparrow
Farr 3.7 Class Website
Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group
Back to Top
G.R.F. View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 10 Aug 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4028 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 3:59pm
So why is it no-ones made a single handed Cherub?

But called it something sensible like Arc Angel if it has to be something
religious..?
https://www.ease-distribution.com/
Back to Top
G.R.F. View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 10 Aug 08
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 4028 		Post Options Post Options   Quote G.R.F. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 4:07pm
Originally posted by Peaky

Originally posted by G.R.F.

Surely that U.S. boat, what's it called
the wooden version of the MPS, beautiful looking boat Swift Solo? is it
called, not exactly a commercial success though, not showing signs of
any great International following.


I think that is a self build boat though, which is always going to limit its
appeal.  Not to mention it looks about as easy to sail a taking a 49er out
on your own. 



Funny until I saw the comparison figures side by side, I thought

a)What a beautiful boat wish I could get one over here
b)How much easier it must be to sail than a Musto (No going into irons
with the self tacking jib, no massive step out and that huge gap between
standing on the boat or on the racks.)
c)How it should be put into mass production.

Then I noticed the sail area, nobodies going sailing in that in a strong
breeze.. Not at my weight anyhow.
https://www.ease-distribution.com/
Back to Top
Daniel Holman View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 17 Nov 08
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 997 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Daniel Holman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 4:12pm
Originally posted by G.R.F.

Originally posted by Peaky

Originally posted by G.R.F.

Surely that U.S. boat, what's it called
the wooden version of the MPS, beautiful looking boat Swift Solo? is it
called, not exactly a commercial success though, not showing signs of
any great International following.


I think that is a self build boat though, which is always going to limit its
appeal.  Not to mention it looks about as easy to sail a taking a 49er out
on your own. 



Funny until I saw the comparison figures side by side, I thought

a)What a beautiful boat wish I could get one over here
b)How much easier it must be to sail than a Musto (No going into irons
with the self tacking jib, no massive step out and that huge gap between
standing on the boat or on the racks.)
c)How it should be put into mass production.

Then I noticed the sail area, nobodies going sailing in that in a strong
breeze.. Not at my weight anyhow.


People say its quite accessable to sail. Anyhow, I don't imagine there would be anything to stop you putting a smaller rig on it - the sails / spars are unrestricted by manufacturer I believe. Should be easy to do, the rig is like a downsized 14 so all fairly derivative, I'm sure plenty of people would be able to help with that.
Back to Top
iwsmithuk View Drop Down
Posting king
Posting king


Joined: 28 Apr 06
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 141 		Post Options Post Options   Quote iwsmithuk Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 4:19pm

Which one's the cherub?

The white one at the front...........

...........or the yellow one in the background?
Back to Top
alstorer View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 02 Aug 07
Location: Cambridge
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2899 		Post Options Post Options   Quote alstorer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 6:05pm
Originally posted by G.R.F.


Then I noticed the sail area, nobodies going sailing in that in a strong
breeze.. Not at my weight anyhow.

To a certain extent, it's been designed for the large parts of the US that genuinely have lighter average winds than we do- much as Aus and NZ have generally stronger winds. It has, also, been designed for people who aren't midgets.

Nothing to stop you of course buidling a hull and then putting a smaller rig on it.
-_
Al
Back to Top
italian laser s View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 Jul 09
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 12 		Post Options Post Options   Quote italian laser s Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 7:40pm

Back to Top
italian laser s View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 03 Jul 09
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 12 		Post Options Post Options   Quote italian laser s Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 7:43pm
sailed the d one in torblole,strong winds,boat fast,really nice to sail and monuover,beatiful lines and design, no dangerous and stupid shrouds to hurt yourself once capsizez, easy to sail and safe,looked at the rs 100 , looks like a boat good for sailing schools but not to race sailing.....ciao
Back to Top
JimC View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 17 May 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 6662 		Post Options Post Options   Quote JimC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Jul 09 at 8:21pm
Originally posted by G.R.F.

So why is it no-ones made a single handed Cherub?


Farr 3.7 for one...

Edited by JimC
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <1 3839404142 95>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy