2 man boat for a big guy and wife

   If you want properly fast - anything over 900 PY is not properly fast in my view - then the FD is the way to go. Weight is no issue, it's stable, easy to sail but challenging to sail really well, and very beautiful. 20-year-old boats are still competetive, at least at National level, and the class is full of great people who will give you all the encouragement and help you want. Nothing feels like an FD going upwind in a blow, it's just the business. I'd be delighted to organise a trial sail for you if you let me know where you are based. Give it a try, you'll love it!
Neil

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NeilP Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 271	Post Options Post Reply Quote NeilP Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 2 man boat for a big guy and wife Posted: 05 May 06 at 11:39am
	If you want properly fast - anything over 900 PY is not properly fast in my view - then the FD is the way to go. Weight is no issue, it's stable, easy to sail but challenging to sail really well, and very beautiful. 20-year-old boats are still competetive, at least at National level, and the class is full of great people who will give you all the encouragement and help you want. Nothing feels like an FD going upwind in a blow, it's just the business. I'd be delighted to organise a trial sail for you if you let me know where you are based. Give it a try, you'll love it! Neil
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KennyR Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 09 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 52	Post Options Post Reply Quote KennyR Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 1:19pm
	We were at the dutch Easter regatta in Loosdrecht [Fantasic event - highly recommended for a big range of classes] in the Star recently. Plenty of gorgeous FD's there. My crew was amazed at how small they are in the flesh [Hee Hee]. Not sure if my wife could pull the genny in though. It always seems a bit of a grunt whem I've sailed them

Chew my RS Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 790	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chew my RS Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 1:34pm
	Have you considered a cat? Something like a Hurricane 5.9 or F18 would take your weight and still have managable sheet loads for your wife.

Paddy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paddy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 1:42pm
	How about a Breeze 6.0?....great weight carrying....big rig and assymetric.........and you have the choice of leaving it on a mooring or using a combi...........fun for the kids as well, dangling from those racks....The very Dab!!

NeilP Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 271	Post Options Post Reply Quote NeilP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 06 at 1:54pm
	FD genoa sheeting is a question of timing - get it most of the way in before the load comes on, then if you need to, bend the knees and use your legs. Alternatively the helm can usually reach to assist with the last bit. I sail with my wife (she helms, though) and we never have problems with the loads. Lots of other problems, but that's us rather than the boat . Give it a go, you know you want to! Neil
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Phat Bouy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 15 Jun 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 168	Post Options Post Reply Quote Phat Bouy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 06 at 9:13pm
	If you want a larf - how about a Dart 16 or 18 (cat-a-meringue). Remember to shout to the missus - SCREAM if you want to go faster!!
	Je suis Marxiste - tendance Groucho