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RTFM 
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 Topic: FD Future DinghyPosted: 21 Jul 23 at 9:05am |
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Oh here we go again... See http://www.fdyachts.com/#fdf - and its hull weight is greater than a Solo..!
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ColPrice2002
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 9:36am |
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Definitely not a "car-top" dinghy!
However, the rotomoulded hull will stand up to more abuse than either a FRP or Wooden Solo... I'd guess that it's aimed more at sailing schools/training than as a racing/cruising dinghy.
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Late starter
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 10:09am |
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I used to car top dinghies a fair bit back in the day, but these were 50-60kg hulls such as Mirrors, Lasers etc. Personally I wouldn't want to try car topping 75kg. Having said that, I think there's probably a market for a basic inexpensive dinghy so it'll be interesting to see what the landed UK cost is.
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Dakota
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 2:43pm |
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These is quite a lot of similar boats already out there in the market. It’s going to have to sail better or be cheaper than them to get much market share . Time will tell.
Always nice to see any new dinghy launched , especially at this time .
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Duncan
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eric_c
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 3:43pm |
That looks similar to certain other plastic moulded dinghies, compromised and heavy. But I think these will be much cheaper. It would be interesting to know prices, particularly of their sportboat concepts.
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fab100
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 4:51pm |
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Too much of the stuff coming from China is utter sh1te
Please, not more
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tink
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Posted: 21 Jul 23 at 4:58pm |
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Most modern cars can only take 50kg on the roof. All part of the weight reduction to improve economy. I don’t think a cost has been published but if they get it cheap enough it could suck seed
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Tink
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Sheetpuller
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Posted: 22 Jul 23 at 4:18pm |
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As a former Flying Dutchman sailor I have to admit - that headline had me going for a moment...
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Sailor5467
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Posted: 03 Aug 23 at 1:29pm |
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squint your eyes and it looks almost identical to the Fusion dinghy - https://fusionsailboats.co.uk/fusion-pictures/
Edited by Sailor5467 - 03 Aug 23 at 1:30pm |
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NickA
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Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 784 |
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Posted: 18 Sep 23 at 9:06pm |
"chinese copy". If you want a rotomould beginner boat the world is awash. Terra, Zest, Neo, Pico, Topaz, Feva, Fusion, all the el-cheapo Hartley monstrosities (which I guess are cross funding the Osprey and Contender .. so mustn't grumble). ... wonder how much a rotomould Flying Dutchman would weigh!
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