wanderer vs Gull

Originally posted by Baz Hello Marlin, Baz here, I didn't get either of those dinghies last year as, i got engaged instead!  In that time though i've decided to go with a miracle dinghy instead, as it seems to suit my needs better. The gull may be too small and a little slow while the wanderer may be too big (heavy). I've bid on two miracles so far and hope to be on the water in one soon, holding out for a GRP one. Best of luck in your search, Baz

I doubt you'll notice any great difference in the handling between the round bilge and double chined Gulls. I never did in my days sailing them.

Some folks get very excited about differences between chines and round bottom boats, but I'm not very convinced. If the boats have the buoyancy in pretty much the same place then I find they behave much the same whether the corners are rounded off to a 1/4 inch radius or a three inch one - and I bet the latter is all it took Proctor to convert his Gull shape into round bilge.

Edited by JimC - 13 May 13 at 8:17am

Thanks Sawman.  This is helpful as the Mirror was something I thought about but only if I found a rare GRP one. 

How did you get on with the Gull? I too am thinking of a Wanderer of a Gull and at the moment favoring the Gull. Does any one know how stable the Mark 3 is compared to Gull Spirit as it has a rounded hull. Any further comments on stability of Gulls generally would help. I am wanting stability over speed. 

At your weight I'd recommend the Gull.