RS Feva vs Hobie 405
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Topic: RS Feva vs Hobie 405
Posted By: winging it
Subject: RS Feva vs Hobie 405
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 9:36am
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This post isn't for me, but is for a family I know who want a double hander with a dash of excitement that can be sailed by two young boys plus sometimes their grandfather. All of them can sail, they just want something a bit faster than a pico or topper, which is what they have now. Second hand Fevas seem to be gold dust, whereas the Hobie option seems easily attainable. ------------- the same, but different... |
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Posted By: laser4000
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 10:16am
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but if they ever want to get into class events/racing then feva is the only way to go - racing in places like garda and an average of 63 boats at Nat Champs - average of 15 for the 405 but that's hiding a steady decline in turnout over the last few years. Probably more 'club/local area' training around in fevas too.. |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 10:20am
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Having looked at various you tube clips, I'd be concerned that at the moment the 405 looks a bit too racy! Are there any demo boats anywhere, for either class? We're in the Grafham area.
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Posted By: zailor
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 11:05am
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Personally I'd get the Feva.
I'm sure RS would have a feva on their "try a boat" list. ------------- |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 11:14am
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Morning Nessa. Oli S had a Hobie 405 that he (tried) to race with various crews. It never looked any good at Hunts to be honest (suffered from Assy Syndrome on the runs). The sail plan always looked awful too with the leech looking very hooked (despite the rig being moved around). It never looked fast unless it was blowing old boots. I would say encourage them towards a Feva. There are a couple at the club already so you may find that one of them may be available if you enquire as the sailors have grown up a bit now. PM me if you want the names... Paul ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: A Seabadger
Date Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 6:16pm
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We have a second hand feva for sail
Berthed in Surrey PM me if interested ------------- I don't suffer from insanity...I enjoy every moment of it. |
Posted By: The Big Wednesday
Date Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 3:27pm
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Somewhat
late in the day but better late than never. The Hobie 405 was designed
as the RYA Intermediate Youth Training dinghy so probably not suitable
for those who are adult and lardy. It's more challenging than a Feva or
Topaz, and the like but more manageable tham a 29-er. Below is a new online resource for junior sailors interested in finding out
about the HOBIE 405, a performance dinghy that was (and is) much ahead of its
time in many respects. The Hobie 405 was designed from the ground up as
the RYA intermediate youth training dinghy, not a leisure boat with
go-faster add-ons. With great build quality, an asymmetric, single wire and PY of 1089 it
still offers a manageable and very affordable entry into real asymmetric
sailing for younger sailors. With competitive 2nd hand examples often around the £500.00 mark with combi, what's not to like? https://www.facebook.com/groups/309480016377777/?ref=gs&fref=gs&dti=1026807747364902&hc_location=group" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/groups/309480016377777/
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