Single handed trapeze boats

The Farr 3.7 is designed for lightweights so at 80-85kg you are probably a bit heavy to get the best out of it. But, like the others I wouldn't consider a trapeze boat for a gusty inland lake*, you'll be at a huge disadvantage on handicap 90% of the time and the windy days will be challenging to say the least. That said it can be done if you are younger/fitter/more skilful than the average sailor. 

Edited by Sam.Spoons - 20 Aug 23 at 4:58pm

Skiff types may well be better in gusty conditions since the rigs tend to be more dynamic. The last thing you need on a gusty lake is an old school tree trunk rig.

My feeling though is that incredibly gusty lake and trapeze singlehander are not concepts that sit together well. It really doesn't matter how stable the boat is - well up to a point anyway - you're still going to come ashore teabagged with aching calves and frustrated because you can never get the damn boat going. Its the frustration that will be the worst bit - rather like having a high performance car or bike and being restricted to 20mph speed limits.


Edited by JimC - 12 Aug 23 at 1:02pm

I would have thought that if you can sensibly sail a 505 on your water a single handed trapeze boat would be feasible. The Vortex would be the most stable. Contender is definitely pre "skiff" and nice and heavy.They are notoriously slow in light airs though

'lake' and 'gusty'  are terms   that   suggest  strongly away from a trapeze single hander 

I’m normally around 80-85kg

I sail a 505 at the moment however I’m lacking a helm, even on the relatively stable 505 I can be in and out.