New Rondar 2 person boat

Thanks for the update.

Has the Rondar 'Icon' made an appearance at the Southampton boatshow?

Hi All

Has anyone got a decent predictive spreadsheet gismo I/we could have a look at please ?  We'd like to run/check some additional number checks for the new boat ....  Prefer one that is as proven as these things can be off the water !   Best to PM me I guess ....

Many thanks  - 'Cirrus' 


Edited by Cirrus - 28 Jun 16 at 3:05pm

Err, how many sails?
Presumably 2, judging by the lack of a bowsprit hole in the pic?

Looks quite wide? More righting power than the Icon?

Well, I think there's a strong argument that 14 feet is too short for a modern two hander. If you consider that both a finer bow and less rocker is desirable than 50s and 60s design then if you want reasonable weight carrying then you need length. If you consider the 29er, for example, you could describe the general proportions aft of say the daggerboard as being those of a 12 foot boat, but with a much longer bow. The 49er too, is very like a 14ft skiff with another two feet on the front (OK, maybe 14'6 and 18").

So it makes complete sense to graft more length onto a 50s/60s era development boat to make it into a one design from the point of view of getting an intrinsically nice hull shape that will carry the desired weight, and as a bonus it gets loads faster and better mannered as well, so its win/win.