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smartmove
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 16 Location: Milton Keynes Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
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Topic: Which dinghy?.. Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 5:01pm |
I've seen many forum threads already with similar predicament but various different opinions. I am getting back into sailing after about a 10 year break. Previously I sailed Toppers and Lasers. I am 1.8m and currently 95kg (although hoping to lose some of that) and will be sailing single handed. I want something I can initially just sail with a main sail up until I get back up to speed and then I'd like to have the option of adding a jib to make things more interesting. The dinghies I've wittled the list down to so far. I would be grateful for your opinions bearing mind my current weight?
RS Feva (I initially thought this may be too small but am seeing some forum posts suggesting that this ay be ok single handed) RS Vareo (looks like it may be a slightly more complicated setup so perhaps not ideal for me initially) Topper Topaz Uno (seems like a good option although may be slightly smaller than the Feva and therefore may have issues with my weight) Thank you.
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Rupert
Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 5:11pm |
Feva, too small, no doubt. Weight not the issue so much as everything designed for small people. Topaz also too small and not the nicest boat in the world. I like the Vareo, and it would cope with the weight. Sail before you buy, though, as some people dislike it.
There is plenty to keep you interested in most singlehanders without adding a jib. Most doublehanded boats make poor singlehanders, even for a heavy person. |
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Oinks
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Oct 14 Location: Bandol Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 6:19pm |
420's used to have a forward mast position for optional singlehanded/mainsail only sailing but not sure if they still do. Advantages: plenty of space, comfy sidedecks, option of jib/spinnaker/trapeze. Disadvantages: beware older competitively sailed boats that might have gone a bit soft.
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smartmove
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 16 Location: Milton Keynes Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 6:22pm |
Definetely looking for something reasonably modern. So looks like I'm back to considering the Vareo.
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piglet
Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 6:33pm |
There's been a couple of vareos come & go at my club, had a go in one in decent breeze once, surprising good downwind with kite but refused to move upwind unless flat. I remember sailing straight under owners lee upwind, I was in a 4.7!
As a cheap fun boat I think the Vareo is a good candidate, just be prepared to hike hard!!! |
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Oinks
Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Oct 14 Location: Bandol Online Status: Offline Posts: 267 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 6:33pm |
Just to note: the Vareo doesn't have a jib, but there is an asymmetric spinnaker to make downwind sailing a bit more interesting.
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maxibuddah
Really should get out more Joined: 06 Mar 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1760 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Jun 16 at 7:02pm |
Not a vareo,, get a D-One, bit more of a grown up version, far more comfortable to sit on, and out from. Don't need to use the assymetric until you've got the hang of it and then its a blast. It has a proper rig that you can easily depower too
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Everything I say is my opinion, honest
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gordon1277
Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 16 at 10:34am |
I would suggest looking at the Phantom, even without the jib the main is easily big enough to keep you occupied for years to come.
Also very friendly class and knowledge base to help you get the best out of it. If your near the Solent your welcome to have a try in mine. Drop me a message. Regards Gordon PHANTOM 1430 |
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KAON
Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 16 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 16 at 12:10pm |
Look at the Hadron H2. It is comfortable, easy to sail but allows for improvement,easy to right from a capsize, light, has a centre plate not a dagger board and has good discounts at the moment.
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smartmove
Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 16 Location: Milton Keynes Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jun 16 at 12:25pm |
I've decided to go with the RS Vareo. There are a number at my local club and people speak very positively of them. Thanks.
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