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    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.
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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..?
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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?






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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 ?
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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. 
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Might appeal to lead-miners down sizing due to the recession then, as well. Even at, say, £12k it would be cheaper than a SB3. 

There was a Merlin with a really pimp clear deck with carbon fibres running through it (Fibre Fusion?).  Looked fab.
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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.
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Originally posted by turnturtle

Originally posted by Guest#260

I think the best thing Devoti can do with this
concept is pimp it up to the max with clear lacquered hull and decks with
all the carbon showing through; top spec. everything and make this the
absolute dogs b**locks in terms of spec. & finish; they have the skills and
knowledge to do that ...


Then they end up with perhaps not the fastest assy single hander but
certainly the most flashy ... the wally yacht of single handed dingies ... or
the equivalent of a Pinarello bike ... and so on; people will always pay for
the best quality ...


 



I think you're quite right Rick... doesn't matter if it's €12 or €14k... it
needs to be the highest-possible spec for its category, something that
will appeal to highest level enthusiast only; then maybe in a few years
after the enormous depreciation, coupled with longevity and quality build
reputation, it will make the boat an interesting proposition to club sailors.

I think it could look the nuts done in full clear carbon with absolute top spec everything; the foils on the boat at the dinghy show looked great.

If it was the most OTT spec. dinghy ever built I can see it getting a certain space in the dinghy world ...
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I've just read this thread from the beginning again.  Very interesting with the benefit of hindsight!
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I think the best thing Devoti can do with this concept is pimp it up to the max with clear lacquered hull and decks with all the carbon showing through; top spec. everything and make this the absolute dogs b**locks in terms of spec. & finish; they have the skills and knowledge to do that ...

Then they end up with perhaps not the fastest assy single hander but certainly the most flashy ... the wally yacht of single handed dingies ... or the equivalent of a Pinarello bike ... and so on; people will always pay for the best quality ...

 
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