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Jonoandnic 
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 Topic: Wife experience helm & Husband 95kg crewPosted: 13 Mar 16 at 7:44pm |
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My wife and I have just sold are Topaz Xenon and are now looking for a new racing dinghy, we found the Xenon slightly over powered when using spinnaker over a force 5, and hopeless in light winds due to the heavy crew, me......
Just wondered if any one has some ideas/experience what we should get next, 2000, Argo, RS 200, Lark, Merlin Rocket, Scopion, Laser vago or any other ideas We enjoy are racing together and just need get the right dinghy for a heavy crew who is still learning but learning quickly J&N Edited by Jonoandnic - 13 Mar 16 at 7:53pm |
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Rupert
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:02pm |
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Fireball?
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Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686
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realnutter
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:19pm |
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Ahem... without trying to be impolite, what's your total crew weight?
An N12 might suit... No spinny, but that's a bonus in my opinion... |
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Jonoandnic
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:28pm |
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About 160kg in total
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realnutter
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:37pm |
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Maybe a little heavy for an N12.. but different designs carry weight better... They are insanely complex boats though... my 1984 one has adjustability on all three stays, on the water.. plus the dangly pole.. a few more ropes...
Perhaps a Merlin might be right for you... similar levels of complexity, but a bit bigger... If you want to play in a 12, I'm in Berkshire, and yes, I am trying to sell it! £350 inc trailer, and you can take it away! |
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Jonoandnic
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:40pm |
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Guess we both must loss a few KG's
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JimC
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:42pm |
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You're not going to fit up the front of an RS200 at that weight, I know 'cause I don't. RS400 in theory would be a reasonable choice, but the mainsail is fearfully heavy for some reason, which might not suit your good lady. Certainly I find it unacceptable for me.
Where you sail probably makes a difference and is worth listing. also what popular local classes are, if only because they'll be the easiest to get a trip round the bay in. |
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craiggo
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:42pm |
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The big question is do any fleets exist at your home club. While you might not be absolutely perfectly sized, you'd be better off sailing amongst others who you can learn from and compete directly against.
Albacores, GP14s, Enterprises, Kestrel, etc. would all work. |
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Jonoandnic
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:48pm |
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Does anyone know about Larks we saw them last week at the dinghy show?
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JimC
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Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 8:57pm |
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Might be a tad substantial for a Lark.
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