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Old bloke ![]() Posting king ![]() Joined: 03 Nov 17 Online Status: Offline Posts: 112 |
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I certainly wouldn't recommend a National as being the ideal boat for George. However, at 95kg he is ,on his own,about the same weight as most of the top crews so I wouldn't expect him to be easily overpowered, and at 5'11" he will have no problem seeing over the crowd to get served at the bar (once he is old enough)
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LauraLEdge ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 16 Jun 22 Location: USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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Exactly..either you need 4 boats or need to do dome compromises.
Edited by LauraLEdge - 02 Jul 22 at 4:07am |
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turnturtle ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 05 Dec 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2532 |
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I owned a N12 20 years ago and sailed it regularly singlehanded at 90kg+... it was an old Baggy Trousers design, great fun and dynamic; but you'll need more up-to-date input related to anything newer on the design front.
I've also owned an RS200 which I used to sail singlehanded too... kinda wish I'd kept it given how little I paid for it back then and how much it's worth now. It'd be a great beach boat with the kids. Either way, both are going to be a compromise, especially racing them crewless, compared to a dedicated singlehander. It all comes down to the fun factor vs the need to comply with racing convention. FWIW - the RS300 is one of the best single handers out there still. Way ahead of its time and I'd snap one up in a heartbeat if I were still living in the UK. The D-Zero shares many of the niceties of the 300 without the quirkiness when it gets blowy... definitely should be on your list to consider too.
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NickA ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 780 |
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Plus a single handed N12 doesn't have a PY if you want to race it. Your club might give you a personal handicap but it feels simultaneously unfair ( howling winds) and a bit of a cheat ( manageable winds).
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Gordon 1430 ![]() Far too distracted from work ![]() Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 306 |
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Hi
I have a Phantom at Lee on Solent which might suite you, come and have a look this weekend as we have a combined Contender, Phantom and Solution event. On another day you would be welcome to have a go in my Phantom and see if you fancy one. Regards Gordon 1465 Seacreature
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