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Which boat for a Big Dad and Little daughter

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Topic: Which boat for a Big Dad and Little daughter
Posted By: Nacnud_smada
Subject: Which boat for a Big Dad and Little daughter
Date Posted: 17 Jun 19 at 7:34am
I'm looking for a potential class to sail on an inland lake with my daughter that is more suitable for our weight. Around 25stone combined

We have a N12.
I'm just touching the scales at 18stone.

Thinking possible

Merlin?

What do you think?



Replies:
Posted By: Neptune
Date Posted: 17 Jun 19 at 7:44am
Merlin’s probably a big climb up to the side for small daughter. How about an albacore? Depends a lot on how tall she is, but suspect limits more you in the back... perhaps you can crew instead 😀

Quite a lot of boats that will carry a big helm need an equally strong crew so that rules out any powerful asymmetric apart from perhaps a 2000.

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Posted By: Nacnud_smada
Date Posted: 17 Jun 19 at 7:54am
Crew..me... 😂😂
Yes plus the asy on our lake won't be any use. To the sym would be more suitable.
Not thought about the albacore


Posted By: H2
Date Posted: 17 Jun 19 at 7:59am
Albacore is a good shout as it carried weight well and if you are willing to hike then your daughter will not need too too much unless its blowing old boots!

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