Modern symmetric two-hander?

Originally posted by iGRF

   I think the problem is everyone is searching for the everymans(persons to be PC) boat to sail. I think this is a impossible goal as quite evidently everyone wants something a little different to suit their personal preference and what ever you end up with will always be a product of design by committee and if you have ever tried to stow a large sail on any type of large yacht, you will know that anything by committee doesn't work.
As most on here know, I sail a Scorpion atm. I consider it a light boat, hull weight is 81kg however two of us can pick up a full rigged Scorpion off it's trolley and carry her into the water (something that turned a few heads at an open meeting at Llandudno earlier this year, whilst the club members were struggling getting there GP's into the swell). I am admittedly not that strong. It is light on a trailer (as with everything if it is the correct trailer, ie balanced and the tires are properly inflated, a Laser1 can be a b*t*h to get up an incline with flat tires).  It is easy for two to flip over on the trolley, or one if you have some nice soft grass. I have even flipped it over in my garage by my self by suspending the bow from the roof joist. They are hardy robust boats that have long competitive lives (nothing would stand up too well to being dragged up shingle). It goes well inland as well as offshore

It doesn't have a carbon rig which seems to be the in thing at the moment, however looking at the MR's at Salcombe this year, carbon rigs seem to have the vices as well as being really expensive. I still however would call it old, or old fashioned. I would actually consider it quite modern and with the times, such as Merlin Rockets, 505's, Fireballs. If it was built from planks with tarred oakem, had a wooden mast then maybe I would consider it old fashioned. Having that in mind we all do participate in a past time/sport which is nearly as old as time

The most important thing is, I enjoy sailing it, it is fulfilling and rewarding and most of all fun. Compared to a Merlin, it isn't as quick however the sensation of speed is much higher as you are more connected with the boat and closer to the water. As a crew you feel more involved than you do in an Enterprise or GP14 where I started sailing years ago and just felt like I was getting in the way.
It is also a great class to be involved in as well, it doesn't feel old and snooty. Everyone all the way to the top of fleet including the pro's are approachable and always willing to help out. It also has the feeling of a class on the up, but that is possibly just me being a little partial.

But in all, I sail what I enjoy & I enjoy what I sail 