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*jdr* 
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 Topic: Which dinghy for me ? Advice please.Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 2:04pm |
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Hi,
I am interested in getting into dinghy sailing but I have no idea which class to go for, there seem to be many! I have a lot of experience on yachts (over 10,000 miles) and will mostly be sailing the dinghy single handed. I weigh 93kg and am 6' 3". I have no dinghy experience as yet. I have been looking at Finn, Solo, Phantom but am not sure which to go for, or even if some other class is better. I am not too concerned about having a class race nearby as I am happy to enter handicap races. Any advice please? |
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*jdr*
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 2:24pm |
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After reading a few posts here, I would also be up for a Cat...
Anyone know anything about the shadow class ? |
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mike ellis
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 3:26pm |
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no, dont go to the dark side!
 phantom would be the best dinghy at your size, i dont know much about cats, i suggest asking in the "dinghy multihulls" bit.
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600 732, will call it Sticks and Stones when i get round to it.
Also International 14, 1318 |
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kevg
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 3:27pm |
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Roster 8.1 rigged Laser? Vareo, for asymmetric fun. Kevin |
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*jdr*
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:10pm |
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That 8.1 looks ok.
Now this is a silly question I know, bu as I said, I have never sailed dinghies. This hiking business..... That photo on the link looks mighty uncumfortable! Is this required for ALL dinghy classes ? |
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*jdr*
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:14pm |
Thanks Mike. In terms of relative cost, are phantom generally better priced than Finn? (if you know) |
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Crafty
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:21pm |
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hiking is used on the most of the dinghy classes, there are also trapeze boats where you stand on the side to keep the boat flat but thats a whole different kind of dinghy sailing i think I think the phantom would be the best class for you |
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Laser Radial/4.7 144929
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*jdr*
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:24pm |
Ok, I guess I just have to get used to that.... hope the old back doesn't give !!  Another vote for the phantom.. thanks. Any particular reason the phantom? I thought from my reading the finn would be recommended most. |
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jeffers
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:35pm |
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JDR,
You might want to consider a Blaze as well as a Phantom, much less of a handful and you can get a competitve Blaze for around £1500 whereas a competitive Phantom is more likely to be around £3k and then you have the joys of insuring a boat with a carbon mast (unless you opt for a tin rig). The Blaze carries weight well, is comfy when hiking due to the rack that you sit out on. I used to sail a Laser and always felt awful the next day with sore legs and lower back, since I got the Blaze no more of that (and it does cream the Phantoms on a reach  )Just my personal view of course... Aside from cost though there is little to choose between them. You might also want to consider an OK. Paul |
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dics
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Posted: 14 Jun 07 at 4:39pm |
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Try an RS300 if you can get hold of one. That'll easily carry your weight. Also a comfortable boat to hike from. Check out RS300.com. Best bet is to arrange a few test sails in each of the classes that interest you.
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