Which single hander ??

   Hello AllIm 64 years of age 6"2 tall and weigh approx 110kg I'm looking for a cheap second hand dinghy to sail at my local reservoir.I have limited experience passed my RYA 1 &2 9 years ago but did not sail regularly due to work commitments.I am now retired and would love to get on the water.Im resonably fit and cycle most days.Your comments on a dinghy to suit my stats would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance

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Naiad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naiad Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Which single hander ?? Posted: 20 May 15 at 4:14pm
	Hello All Im 64 years of age 6"2 tall and weigh approx 110kg I'm looking for a cheap second hand dinghy to sail at my local reservoir.I have limited experience passed my RYA 1 &2 9 years ago but did not sail regularly due to work commitments.I am now retired and would love to get on the water.Im resonably fit and cycle most days.Your comments on a dinghy to suit my stats would be most welcome. Thanks in advance

MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 15 at 7:02pm
	The usual question to ask first is: do you want to race in a fleet of similar boats? Maybe you don't want to race, or maybe you are happy racing as part of a mixed 'handicap' fleet.

Woodburner Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Mar 15 Location: Folkestone Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Post Options Post Reply Quote Woodburner Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 15 at 7:51pm
	6'2" 110 Kgs = Phantom, nice boat to sail and there are a few about now, they're currently punished by a silly biased handicap system which has reduced prices and brought a few to the market, but if you're lucky enough to sail inland it won't matter too much. Edited by Woodburner - 20 May 15 at 7:52pm
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turnturtle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538	Post Options Post Reply Quote turnturtle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:00pm
	do you have a budget in mind? There are several options with those stats... Phantom is the obvious one, but there's also this little boat which could be quite good fun: RS Vareo

Naiad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naiad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:18pm
	Thanks for your responses I take on board the Phantom but what's your thoughts on a solo or maybe a Gull I just want to potter around while I hone my skills!!! Thanks

turnturtle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538	Post Options Post Reply Quote turnturtle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:33pm
	You're far too heavy for a Solo if you plan to do any racing in it.... plus at 6ft 2 you're getting on the tall side for it to be comfortable. They are great boats mind, and if you just want something small for messing around in, then you could do worse.

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: 21 May 15 at 2:33pm
	You'd be fine in a Solo for skill honing, though the boom is pretty low. The small doublehanders, like the Gull, Heron and Mirror are used singlehanded a lot. They are pretty slow, which is bad if you want to go fast, obviously, but means you have plenty of time to sort yourself out. You have the added bonus of being able to fit oars! Where would you be sailing?
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Naiad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naiad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:43pm
	Yes I really like the look of the Solo but I think stability is an important consideration how stable is the solo?I will not be racing just enjoying the Lincolnshire countryside at Covenham Res. Thanks

turnturtle Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2538	Post Options Post Reply Quote turnturtle Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:48pm
	Solos are stable if you leave some centreboard down offwind. It's not fast from a racing perspective, but sounds like you're not concerning yourself with that b**locks. A reasonable Solo will hold its value- it's a safe 'first boat' on many levels.

Naiad Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 20 May 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naiad Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 15 at 2:52pm
	That sounds like the ticket to me and a lot more available and cheaper than the Phantom!Next question wood or grp?