X1 Dinghy

Like the concept behind the boat (I grew up sailing on a river, and agree, most modern boat just don't do that well) like the look of the boat (though it is bigger than I would want, being a shortarse) but hate the name, I'm afraid. You call it a Riverboat, but then immediately say "but it isn't just for rivers". Like the website, too.

Looks rather plasticy when compared to a vintage Merlin with a tall rig. I bet those cheap (to you) far east sails won't last 5 minutes either. Still it's a good way of f***ng your customers on a regular basis.

I was one of those that was interested when the concept was first aired.

Having now seen the web site it looks great and ticks a lot boxes for me for a double hander.

I wasn't intending going to the dinghy show but I may well do now.

Just the small matter of funds to address though.....

Originally posted by The Moo unless the boat can be given a PY for non spinnaker use.

That's easy enough: all you need to do is to get your club(s) to allocate a trial number without a kite and report it to the RYA... Any boat can be given a number for non spinnaker use.

Originally posted by SoggyBadger I bet those cheap (to you) far east sails won't last 5 minutes either. Still it's a good way of f***ng your customers on a regular basis.

That was a bit unnecessary wasn't it?



Edited by JimC - 11 Feb 11 at 2:28pm

I am happy to see the kite on it, although I rarely sail on rivers these days.
Flying a kite on a river will make downwind legs a lot more fun, raise the status of the crew and teach you lots about flying kites in light weather. When you are sailing on current in an evening light wind race, good kite work makes a huge difference and is very rewarding.

Seems that not having a kite is quite complex these days, with complex jibstick affairs.

Not sure about the open transom, our river had a very steep slip and it's nice to keep the boat dry when launching.