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Rusty69
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Topic: Solo dinghy on car roof possible or not? Posted: 20 Feb 19 at 9:01pm |
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I have a Europe dinghy which is a bit small for me, however it fits on the car roof, Citroën berlingo with mast and launch trolley. I can lift it on my own, but find help from wife makes it easier.
Now, i would like something a bit bigger, and have always liked the look of the solo dinghy. What are people's thoughts on whether it would also be car toppable with trolley and mast? I am thinking it may be a bit too much. Any experience gratefully received. Thanks
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 19 at 11:00pm | |
It's a fair bit bigger and heavier than the Europe. Car roof weight limits could be a problem. I'm not sure I could safely load one singlehanded either.
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NickM99
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 3:54pm | |
The all up weight should be within the permissible roof loading of the Berlingo but it is going to be too heavy to get up and down alone.
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Sam.Spoons
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 6:53pm | |
10kg heavier than a Laser and 25kg heavier than a Europe. Probably easy enough for two to get up there but a challenge solo (pun intended) unless you are Geoff Capes.
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Rusty69
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 9:30pm | |
Thanks all. So unlikely solo, but possible with two, even if one is a feable woman (ducks for cover)
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JimC
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 9:52pm | |
I don't think I've ever seen a Solo roof racked, but plenty of Lasers and Moth variants. Before I made any decisions based on whether its practical or not I think I'd want to try it.. |
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 10:25pm | |
It wouldn’t be easy with the centreboard, the depth of the hull and the boom is not as easily removable as on a Laser (continuous outhaul attached to hull). Not to mention the mast isn’t two-piece so is longer than the car.
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Rupert
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 19 at 7:54am | |
Used to regularly put a Firefly on the roof of various cars. The Berlingo is short and high, though - not the best platform. Think car roofs have got a bit wimpy since, too. Tow bar seems easier?
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Rusty69
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 19 at 7:55am | |
Good idea.
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Rusty69
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Feb 19 at 7:57am | |
There is some overhang with the Europe one piece mast. I guess the solo mast is longer. I can't remember the allowable overhang. 2m at back seems to ring a bell
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