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jaydub
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Topic: Wife experience helm & Husband 95kg crew Posted: 13 Mar 16 at 9:23pm |
160kg is a smidge over 25 stone, so too big for Ents and Larks and probably too big for a GP. A Kestrel or Albacore would be a better bet from those already mentioned IMO.
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Alistair426
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 6:00am |
Osprey? And due to the introduction of the new MKV there will probably be a number of older boats on the market as owners 'trade up'.
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iGRF
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 9:55am |
Husband and Wife at that weight perfect Alto combination.
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Neal_g
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 10:00am |
25 stone would be ok for a gp.
where abouts are you based? |
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iGRF
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 10:45am |
A GP? WTF? Here they are a dynamic couple used to flying a spinnaker in a force five, what the hell do they want a clapped out junk pile like a GP or any of that other dross mentioned above, for all it's faults, plastic, heavy the Xenon is at least from this century.
Now they also appear to be in Kent, so should shoot over to Wilsonian and try and get a go in a proper boat that will be both easier to sail and more exciting. A GP? FFS neal you need help, I think I'm going to have to have a word with your Mrs, see if she can't get some herbal medication to see if that helps... Edited by iGRF - 14 Mar 16 at 10:45am |
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AlanH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 11:39am |
Your combination perfect for an Osprey, just right weight and distribution. Fast boat, but well mannered, perfect for learning to trapeze. Yes there are now Mark 4s (those are recent GRP/ FRP boats) going on market as Alastair says above. PM if you'd like more info. Class info on www.ospreysailing.org. Good national and regional racing circuits. Growing fleet with lots people buying the latest Mark 5 version, just launched.
Alan Henderson Class assn marketing rep |
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Jamesd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 2:20pm |
400 all the way!
Very forgiving and great for large crews The main is only loaded in a F2-3 and even then it is not heavy, I've seen plenty of women helm them and do very well! Theres a great purchase on the mainsheet system and kicker....they do all the work |
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Pierre
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 4:15pm |
Perfect Osprey combination. Go Osprey I say. We know it makes sense.
Marvellous
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sawman
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 7:16pm |
scorpion or kestrel would fit. there is a great looking scorp' up for grabs in Kent on apolloduck (nothing to do with me, but looks well)
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turnturtle
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 16 at 7:36pm |
Get a laser and a laser radial... Before it gets ugly/expensive
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