Single handed bigger boat!

   Hi guys, thanks for your replies, a few comments:

I said not too bothered about speed, I'm not quiet sure the miracle is the boat for me at the moment!

Tasar, I have sailed before, and I think it would be too hard to sail single handed in any decent wind.

The reason I haven't joined a club yet is that I would like to join a club that has a decent fleet in the type of boat I end up with, therefore I need to chose a boat and then look for a local club that has plenty of them.  I won't be buying the boat before I have joined a club.  Kind of chicken and egg syndrome I guess.

I had a chat with a guy who sales a vision last night and his concern would be trying to pull it up a steep slipway.

I'm kind of still at a loss here :(

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EdNewman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdNewman Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Single handed bigger boat! Posted: 03 Aug 09 at 8:37am
	Hi guys, thanks for your replies, a few comments: I said not too bothered about speed, I'm not quiet sure the miracle is the boat for me at the moment! Tasar, I have sailed before, and I think it would be too hard to sail single handed in any decent wind. The reason I haven't joined a club yet is that I would like to join a club that has a decent fleet in the type of boat I end up with, therefore I need to chose a boat and then look for a local club that has plenty of them. I won't be buying the boat before I have joined a club. Kind of chicken and egg syndrome I guess. I had a chat with a guy who sales a vision last night and his concern would be trying to pull it up a steep slipway. I'm kind of still at a loss here :(

tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 09 at 1:18am
	how would a tasar do? Iv never heard of or seen one sailed singlehandedly so others might be able to comment on this. Otherwise something like a vision? plenty of space and power for 2of you with the added attraction of something to do for your passenger?
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Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 09 at 12:26am
	If you're not bothered about speed, then try a Miracle (if you're lucky, you might even find a GRP one). Good for singlehanding, surprisingly roomy, and nice and light - easy to pull up the slip. A Vision, like most other rotomoulds, is heavy! Personally, I find it very unrewarding to sail too - heavy mainsheet and helm, plus it really needs two to balance it. Alternatively, find a club first, then see what they sail, get some demos etc. Frankly, without a club, sailing will be a bit of a hassle what with all the de-rigging and trailing, unless you choose something super-simple like a Topper or Laser, but none of the super-simple boats will provide a decent family ride.
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EdNewman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdNewman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Aug 09 at 12:14am
	Currently not sailing anything, just getting back into after years out of sailing. But before that I sailed owned a solo and a fireball and have sailed plenty of other stuff. My level of experience if fairly good, probably about 10 years of club sailing. Don't currently have a club, I'm also looking for one of those! To be honest, I don't expect to sail at a club with enough water to use the geni, will probably keep that for the coastal trips. Edited by EdNewman

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	Hi Ed, Where are you sailing, how bid is the sail area, how much experience do you have ?
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EdNewman Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdNewman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 09 at 10:53pm
	Hi All, I'm looking to buy a new boat, the main criteria is that it is fun and relatively competitive for club sailing (not too bothered about speed). Here's the catch! I want a boat that for 90% of the time I can sail single handed but for the other 10% I can take the wife and two small kids sailing in coastal waters. I was looking at the RS Vision which allegedly you can sail single handed, but I'm a little worried being able to take the boat out of the water on my own if the slipway is steep. Does anyone have any experience of this? Or can suggest any alternatives? Thanks.