Solo Skiff
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Category: Dinghy classes
Forum Name: Dinghy development
Forum Discription: The latest moves in the dinghy market
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Topic: Solo Skiff
Posted By: warpaint
Subject: Solo Skiff
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 3:45am
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I have currently been sailing a V15. I find myself often sailing alone which is not too fun. Is there a 12-14 ft skiff with an aysimentrical foresail that I can rig and sail solo and enjoy the speed aspect of skiff sailing? From my research, it seems that the MX-RAY is the boat I am looking for but it is out of production. Thank you for your imput. |
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Posted By: Blobby
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 5:12am
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Musto Skiff?? www.mustoskiff.com |
Posted By: Wave Rider
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 9:32am
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Musto skiff, RS700 ( http://www.ldcracingsailboats.com - www.ldcracingsailboats.com ), ------------- -[Franko]- Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club RS600 933 |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 1:46pm
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If you want to trap then Musto Skiff if not well you are a bit stuck.
although you do find the odd MX-Ray up for sale and then tend to be good value, look here: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ mxray/ - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/mxray/ I have an MX-Ray and although fleet racing is out of the question it is one of the most fasinating boats to sail. And the off wind speed is unreal! There is a new version of the MX-Ray that has come out in North America call the Stealth. Look here: http://www.stealthsailing.com - http://www.stealthsailing.com ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: Chris Noble
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 2:18pm
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whats the handicap on an MX Ray?
------------- http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=561 - Competitive Boat Insurance From Noble Marine FOR SALE: I14 2 Masts 2 poles 3 Booms, Foils Kites/Mains/Jibs too many to list. |
Posted By: Cheeky
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 2:22pm
going upwind 
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Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 2:26pm
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You know I have no idea? It's sort of Laser speed upwind and windsurfer
speed downwind. How's that? ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 2:31pm
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on further research i.e goggle: PY 1020 ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: Chris Noble
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 5:45pm
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1020!?!?! thats the same as my moth, lol, and i bet the Ray is a lot easier to sail! ------------- http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=561 - Competitive Boat Insurance From Noble Marine FOR SALE: I14 2 Masts 2 poles 3 Booms, Foils Kites/Mains/Jibs too many to list. |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 6:58pm
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I'd say it was a lot easier to sail than a Moth. And I think that if there had
been more returns the PY would be a bit lower. But that's only an estimation. I forgot about the RS Vario, not sure how relavant an Aysmetric is on it. i.e might be faster just to go straight down hill. Of course i could be talking out the back of my head, as I've no idea how quick they are. ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 7:03pm
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RS Vario PY 1032. Umm, not as slow as I first thought. ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: Sandy Hook
Date Posted: 05 Aug 05 at 9:09pm
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What a surprise someone is suggesting the MPS' PY is a bit strange. Not enough MPS' in the US to make a fleet let alone a class but there is a growing class of SwiftSolos. These seem to be doing a number on the MPS in anything up to 20kts. Several hulls under way in the UK now, but not enough to make a fleet either. Would be interesting to get a good MPS sailor in a Swift and see how it compares. However, there far too much of the bullsh*t about whats the best skiff, single or otherwise. Sailing any kind of skiff or highperformancedinghy is a sh*te load more spectacular than sitting on the rail of a lead mine. Getting this message out should be our misson !!!!! Christ if a 65yo old fart with weak upperbody strength and a flatulence problem can sail a Swift nicely in F5 then some of those yachties could too. Sandy
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Posted By: warpaint
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 1:14am
| Thanks for all the feedback. Still narrowing it down. The Musto looks interesting. Can the Musto be sailed fairly aggressively without going out on the wire? |
Posted By: Sandy Hook
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 1:39am
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you must be joking |
Posted By: jpbuzz591
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 8:17am
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The wire is there for a reason ------------- Jp Indoe Contender 518 Buzz591 Chew Valley Sailing club Bristol |
Posted By: guytoon
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 8:48am
Take care because Christ may have loads of experience and be able to sail a donkey in 30+ If you are skiff sailor you may be able to upgrade quite fast , on the contrary it can takes time to get to this level. Anyway it is always exhilarating
... I wouldn't sail a MPS without wiring ------------- Cherub 2692 "NBS" |
.Posted By: Jack Sparrow
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 11:59am
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By the way how much do you weigh? It kind of has an effect on which boat
you go for. ------------- http://www.uk3-7class.org/index.html" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Class Website https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092602470772759/" rel="nofollow - Farr 3.7 Building - Facebook Group |
Posted By: warpaint
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 1:39pm
| Jack, I weigh 200 lbs. |
Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 07 Aug 05 at 7:18pm
What is strange about the MPS handicap? Rick ------------- |
Posted By: Sandy Hook
Date Posted: 08 Aug 05 at 2:14am
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Whats your role in the MPS fleet Rick? Are you being, or have you been, payed by Devoti to promote the class. I remember you seemed to have an agenda in other threads so lets not get into it again. Why dont you put your affiliation in your posts on this forum just so that people know where you are coming from and can evaluate you comments with the correct weight. Enjoy your breakfast. |
Posted By: Calum_Reid
Date Posted: 08 Aug 05 at 9:52pm
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I dont know if he is being payed or not but you'l find that any mps sailor u speak to is as enthusiastic about the boat! Which must say something for it!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Ian29937
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 12:56am
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I think that goes for most sailors in most classes..... Why sail a boat if you don't like it? |
Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 10:54am
Sandy, I have owned an MPS for 3 years, I sit on the class association comittee as the communications rep and I also do a bit of work for Victor Boat who promote the class world wide. Yeah I love sailing the MPS, yes I think it's a great boat and yes I have a commercial interest - so what ... My posting name is clear and my footer gives out web addresses with details. I can still have my opinion can't I? What is you job? Rick
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Posted By: Matt Jackson
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 12:48pm
Mind you, those Contenders are rubbish eh? ------------- Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36 |
Posted By: Ian29937
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 3:31pm
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Well, in the few months I sailed one last year, I thought they were quite a nice boat with a very friendly class association. But that's just my opinion Ian |
.Posted By: Stefan Lloyd
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 3:57pm
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If that should be "our" mission, who do you think "we" are? Funny but I didn't think this was exclusively a skiff-sailors website, or that Y&Y was only for dinghy sailors. Quite apart from the fact that plenty of people sail both dinghies and "lead mines". |
Posted By: Cheeky
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 6:09pm
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Sandy... i think that's what's called: being Flammed
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Posted By: Calum_Reid
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 9:47pm
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I just meant that the MPS sailors were particularly enthusiastic! -------------
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Posted By: HannahJ
Date Posted: 09 Aug 05 at 10:33pm
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They must b gd 2 sail then!
------------- MIRROR 64799 "Dolphin" The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist hopes it will change; the realist adjusts the sail |
Posted By: pro wannabe
Date Posted: 15 Aug 05 at 7:10pm
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fast single hander with aysemmi? mx-ray, rs vareo, topaz race x, international canoe, concept 306, musto skiff or rs 700. ------------- Your spinni aint as big as your mouth! |