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Jon Heath 
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Joined: 29 Jun 17 Location: Christchurch Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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 Topic: Best 2 person dinghyPosted: 29 Jun 17 at 2:52pm |
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I am a 'returning to sailing' sailor with basic skills from 20 years ago.
I am looking for a 2 person dinghy with simple rigging that is reasonably swift but doesn't draw too much water. I am considering a Wayfarer. Any suggestions?
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JimC
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 3:03pm |
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Where you want to sail, what sort of sailing you plan to do and who you want to sail with would be useful information.
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Jon Heath
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 3:10pm |
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Thanks,
I will be sailing in Christchurch Harbour, often alone but sometimes with 1 crew member. Probably not for racing (but who knows). Once confident I would like to take the boat out through the harbour entrance and sail in Christchurch bay. Light loads (eg.g occasional picnic and not sailing long distances.
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maxibuddah
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 4:24pm |
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The wayfarer is a big boat for one. Perhaps a wanderer is more suitable. Good for cruising and has a spinnaker if you want to race. Still damn heavy to be pulling around on your own though after sailing.
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Everything I say is my opinion, honest
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turnturtle
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 4:25pm |
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RS Vareo could be an option
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Eisvogel
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 4:52pm |
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Enterprise? Never sailed it single-handedly, though it is possible, and it's also possible to rig it on your own. And not too heavy on the trolley. Also simple in terms of controls, no kite to faff about with... :)
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Enterprise 20361 (Eisvogel), Laser 102727 (Halcyon), Laser 121986
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ttc546
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 5:07pm |
Sounds like you have a similar requirement to one I had. There isnt one boat that suits all needs so you have to balance as to what you do most and can accomodate the rest. I chose the Vareo. If you sail singlehanded most of the time, but have a crew occassionally, then, as do I - I chose a Vareo. Handling a 2-person boat in and out of the water can be challenging - especially a Wayfarer See post here as I chose a Vareo and am loving it. : http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12751&title=2up-in-a-vareo-or-1-up-in-a-vision
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 5:08pm |
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The Enterprise would be my suggestion too, beautiful boat. The Ent is a few inches shorter than a Wanderer and over 25% lighter at 96 kgs (not super light by todays standards but pretty much on a par with a similar sized rotomoulded boat). Sailing one singlehanded is easily possible and a cruising rig is available. I'm sure it would be cheap to get a mainsail fitted with a reefing system too. There's an active class association and secondhand boats available from £500 up to several thousand. If you have the inclination to care for a wooden boat some truly beautiful examples turn up for very little money (£800-1500).
Edited by Sam.Spoons - 29 Jun 17 at 5:09pm |
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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
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Sam.Spoons
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 5:12pm |
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Oh and, sailing alone on the sea, I would strongly suggest budgeting for a handheld VHF radio and the associated course to gain a licence as an essential safety aid.
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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
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transient
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Posted: 29 Jun 17 at 5:33pm |
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The Enterprise sails reasonably well on jib only, upwind an' all.....combine that with the possibility of a cruising main and you have a boat that will do alright in a wide range of winds.
Hull weight about 96 kg if memory serves. |
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