What would you change about your current boat...

   ... if you could?

By this I don't mean a lick of paint or new sails etc, but design changes...

Oh, and only for boats you currently own.

D-One - much is probably down to me not doing it right at the moment, but I'm struggling with kite launch and drops.  I'm a little envious of the pump systems on the skiffs (RS700?) right now.

OK  - not a lot to change tbh... I wish it was a bit faster, but that's why I've got the D-One   

Laser - hiking position, lack of cockpit depth, spars, sails...

Over to you..

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Bootscooter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bootscooter Report Post Quote Reply Topic: What would you change about your current boat... Posted: 14 May 14 at 9:22pm
	... if you could? By this I don't mean a lick of paint or new sails etc, but design changes... Oh, and only for boats you currently own. D-One - much is probably down to me not doing it right at the moment, but I'm struggling with kite launch and drops. I'm a little envious of the pump systems on the skiffs (RS700?) right now. OK - not a lot to change tbh... I wish it was a bit faster, but that's why I've got the D-One Laser - hiking position, lack of cockpit depth, spars, sails... Over to you..

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 9:33pm
	Well having sold all my dinghies in the last few weeks...nothing . Don't get me started on a Laser D-One - Price and availability and err.......thats about it Edited by SimonW99 - 14 May 14 at 9:34pm

Bootscooter Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bootscooter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 9:38pm
	Just spotted an '09 boat on the Duck at a good price. You're right though, it's a very well sorted design.

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: 14 May 14 at 9:43pm
	Lightning - move the thwart forwards by 6" - the only option is to remove it. Minisail - move freeboard aft, better rig, stronger rudder system, foils with shape (though to be fair, this is allowed, as is a stronger rudder, just difficult because of the freeboard. Firefly - perfection on water... Mirror - do whatever I have to to keep it sailing Puffin - ditto Topper - allow a bolt rope sail and mast to match. Bigger rig. Foils that float.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

robin34024 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 03 Jan 12 Location: Lincoln Online Status: Offline Posts: 116	Post Options Post Reply Quote robin34024 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 9:45pm
	Streaker: more open foil design to allow a properly shaped, aerofoiled daggerboard, get rid of the thwart, and an on the water adjustable forestay, but all in all, a great little boat!

RichTea Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 22 Jan 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 207	Post Options Post Reply Quote RichTea Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 9:58pm
	Laser...make the rig lighter Rs200 add a kick plate like the 300... The older the boat the more sloppy it is.(ok mine is sn 230)
	RS200

maxibuddah Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1760	Post Options Post Reply Quote maxibuddah Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 10:14pm
	I'd try to make my phantom more comfortable downwind. I know that you can get thwarts, etc, but the bulk don't have them and I could do with one now. Also float a bit lower in the water when on its side.
	Everything I say is my opinion, honest

Do Different Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Do Different Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 10:23pm
	Snap snap re floating lower Maxi'. I'd lose a little buoyancy from my Contender side tanks somehow, some Phantoms I think have sections of side tanks that flood. Regarding more comfort, JJ Boats do a stepped floor version Phantom, would that help? Edited by Do Different - 14 May 14 at 10:31pm

kneewrecker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 09 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1586	Post Options Post Reply Quote kneewrecker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 10:49pm
	Assuming I can be liberal enough with this thread to talk of my next boat, I'd stick a bigger rig on it. And oh yes, an RS sticker just to wind up Russy.

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 14 at 10:59pm
	RS700 - 1. More robust foil structure to avoid chordwise cracking of the rudder and trailing edge chips on daggerboard. 2. Re-design of chute opening and spinnaker patch position to reduce the small holes in the bottom panels of the spinnaker. I believe moving the chute mouth back in the boat and increasing the diameter of the opening would do it but would balls up the forestay attachment! 3. More robust layup in the side decks and deck between the mast and forestay to take the compression loads. May need an additional fore-aft bulkhead to stiffen up this area. Graduate - Its very difficult to improve on perfection, but 1. possible removal of the aft buoyancy tank so that the boom and blocks don't scratch the varnish! 2. Find a professional solution to create an inboard sheeting system that doesn't either sheet to the floor or require unsightly ironmongery or cats cradles of bridles and tweaker lines.