RS Feva vs Hobie 405

   This post isn't for me, but is for a family I know who want a double hander with a dash of excitement that can be sailed by two young boys plus sometimes their grandfather.  All of them can sail, they just want something a bit faster than a pico or topper, which is what they have now.

Second hand Fevas seem to be gold dust, whereas the Hobie option seems easily attainable.

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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Topic: RS Feva vs Hobie 405 Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 9:36am
	This post isn't for me, but is for a family I know who want a double hander with a dash of excitement that can be sailed by two young boys plus sometimes their grandfather. All of them can sail, they just want something a bit faster than a pico or topper, which is what they have now. Second hand Fevas seem to be gold dust, whereas the Hobie option seems easily attainable.
	the same, but different...

laser4000 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote laser4000 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 10:16am
	but if they ever want to get into class events/racing then feva is the only way to go - racing in places like garda and an average of 63 boats at Nat Champs - average of 15 for the 405 but that's hiding a steady decline in turnout over the last few years. Probably more 'club/local area' training around in fevas too..

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 10:20am
	Having looked at various you tube clips, I'd be concerned that at the moment the 405 looks a bit too racy! Are there any demo boats anywhere, for either class? We're in the Grafham area.
	the same, but different...

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 11:05am
	Personally I'd get the Feva. I had one for a year and they are cracking little boats. Super fun in big breeze! I'm sure RS would have a feva on their "try a boat" list. They are also used in sailing centers alot so finding one to have a go on wouldn't be too difficult

jeffers Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3048	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeffers Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 11:14am
	Morning Nessa. Oli S had a Hobie 405 that he (tried) to race with various crews. It never looked any good at Hunts to be honest (suffered from Assy Syndrome on the runs). The sail plan always looked awful too with the leech looking very hooked (despite the rig being moved around). It never looked fast unless it was blowing old boots. I would say encourage them towards a Feva. There are a couple at the club already so you may find that one of them may be available if you enquire as the sailors have grown up a bit now. PM me if you want the names... Paul
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A Seabadger Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote A Seabadger Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 09 Nov 09 at 6:16pm
	We have a second hand feva for sail Berthed in Surrey PM me if interested
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The Big Wednesday Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Feb 19 Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Big Wednesday Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Feb 19 at 3:27pm
	Somewhat late in the day but better late than never. The Hobie 405 was designed as the RYA Intermediate Youth Training dinghy so probably not suitable for those who are adult and lardy. It's more challenging than a Feva or Topaz, and the like but more manageable tham a 29-er. Below is a new online resource for junior sailors interested in finding out about the HOBIE 405, a performance dinghy that was (and is) much ahead of its time in many respects. The Hobie 405 was designed from the ground up as the RYA intermediate youth training dinghy, not a leisure boat with go-faster add-ons. With great build quality, an asymmetric, single wire and PY of 1089 it still offers a manageable and very affordable entry into real asymmetric sailing for younger sailors. With competitive 2nd hand examples often around the £500.00 mark with combi, what's not to like? https://www.facebook.com/groups/309480016377777/ Edited by The Big Wednesday - 08 Mar 19 at 11:25pm