Choosing a boat: RS 200 or RS Feva XL

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RS 200 or RS Feva XL

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Topic: RS 200 or RS Feva XL

Posted By: MiataMan
Subject: RS 200 or RS Feva XL
Date Posted: 17 Aug 16 at 3:27pm

Stuck at a decision here; which would be best for 2 small adults to sail, one (myself) experienced in sailing despite having a year or 2 out of the sport with work commitments and the other (my OH) being a novice. We weigh a combined 15 stone weighing ~7.5 stone each each. I worry that the Feva will be too small for me at around 5'8 whereas my OH is 5'3; but will an RS 200 be too large for us?
Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 17 Aug 16 at 3:30pm

Have you sailed both? If not do! And where are you planning to sail?

RS200 definitely the more sophisticated boat for adults, but the Feva is a sweet little thing and surprisingly quick in enough breeze.

Posted By: MiataMan
Date Posted: 17 Aug 16 at 3:42pm

I've personally sailed a Feva when I was learning to sail; that's what's attracted me back to the RS brand. We're likely to sail on freshwater lakes. I'll have an ask around our local club to see if anyone's got either for us to get a go in for an afternoon.
Thanks.

Posted By: craiggo
Date Posted: 17 Aug 16 at 11:22pm

I think you'll find the Feva too small. Couple that with the fact that if you ever want to take part in any fleet racing you'll be sailing against a bunch of 12-16yr olds!

The 200 is by far and away your best bet if you limit your choices to these boats.

Dont however rule out Miracles, Graduates, Fireflies etc. which would all be suitable for you. Best check what is sailed at your local club as its always better sailing alongside people with the same type of boat.

Finally 15st combined!!!!! WOW thats light for two adults. Me and my 8 yr old daughter weigh in at just under 19st! You'll go well in light winds!

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Posted By: ColPrice2002
Date Posted: 19 Aug 16 at 6:38pm

Merlin.

Look out for one of the older boats (with carbon spars).

It's also lighter to pull up the beach! It will also hone your boat handling skills

Colin

Posted By: cad99uk
Date Posted: 19 Aug 16 at 6:45pm

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