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Blobby 
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 Topic: Which Skiff....Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 5:14am |
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OK - Next challenge for the "pick a boat competition" Please name the most appropriate skiff for sailing in the following configurations... 1) Dad (75kg) + Son aged 7 (25Kg) 2) Dad only As far as I can see the options are 29er with Dad on the wire or play silly buggers with a 59er and fit a single wire to it. Any one got any better ideas? The wind here is normally 0 - 15 knots with occassional days during the NE monsoon when it hits 20 knots steady. Ony get stronger winds when rain cells come through and dump 6 inches of rain upwind of you in about 1/2 hour - then you get up to 35 knots! BTW - I'm in Singapore so going to a local club to try the boats is a mite tricky... Cheers. |
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Scooby_simon
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 10:22am |
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Does it HAVE to be a skifF ? What about a small cat like a Dart 15 ? (Ideal for the combo you are suggesting BTW), but not sure where you can source them locally
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Wanna learn to Ski - PM me..
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Pierre
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 10:47am |
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SCooby Simon How useful mate. Still, I can't knock your enthusiasm |
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Rupert
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 11:38am |
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If by skiff, you mean quick asymmetric, then try a Buzz before buying anything else - we have had people sailing them S/H at Whitefriars, and they are a little less tippy than a 29er for a 7 year old who might not want to fall into cold water (or you might not want him to!). Or a Cherub?
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Lucy Lee
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 4:52pm |
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I was going to suggest a cherub (much easier to right than a 29er), but I am hopelessly biased If you are in Singapore you might be able to get a 2nd hand aussie rules one... |
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Fly Cherub!
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Scooby_simon
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 5:14pm |
People sometimes get blinkered. Sounds like a quick fun boat is required. Just wondering if a small skiff is ideal for a 7 year old..... Edited by Scooby_simon |
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bigwavedave
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 5:25pm |
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I have to agree with Scooby on this one. Does the boat have to have a trapeeze? What about something like a RS200. Much more suitable for kids.
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Brian
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 5:39pm |
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ha ha now everyone is into 29ers!
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Pierre
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 6:15pm |
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Much as I hate to say this, I would have thought you'd have better luck sourcing a Hobie of some sort over there.....
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*GM*
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Posted: 22 Nov 04 at 6:56pm |
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Continuing on the cat front - Taipan 4.9? This can be sailed singlehanded with the main only or doublehanded with jib - and either way with a spinnaker as well. And there is already a fleet of 20 plus boats in Singapore... |
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