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I predict the 60th 3 Rivers Race will occur on the 5th and 6th June 2021, but I got that wrong last year. High tide is 1 hour 15 minutes before first start, so that should be good for getting the boats away down river.
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I'm new to this, all of this... I sailed sunfish at boy scout camp for a week about 15 years ago, then went on the Chesapeake for an afternoon in a beneteau. Now I'm crewing for a friend on his Pearson 424, and the first night out we had gusts over 35kts and a significant wave height of 10'. I want to get into single-handed dinghy cruising and I've been checking the forums. Most people don't have an interest in what I'm looking for, so it's hard to find. I want something comparable to a wayfarer, which is hard to say having never seen one. My neighbor has had an albacore parked in the driveway since his son passed almost 20 years ago. I'm thinking about making an offer, but want some input as to what might better suit my "needs." Models I'm considering: Wayfarer, Flying Scot, Buccaneer, Paceshup Alouette, Pumpkin Seed, and Albacore. I'm not looking for a racing boat like a laser, but something robust, fast, forgiving, open (no, no O'Days, etc.), 15+', trailerable, single-handed (even if it's with practice), and "spacious..." Does the albacore even come close? Budget is $1500, tops, but I'm willing to do some beefing up, re-rigging, modifying, etc. I've been looking into this for a bit, but wanted to put it forward. Is there something I'm missing? I'm looking to do extended offshore sailing, starting in the Bay, then maybe the Great Lakes, after I get off this roller coaster.
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I saw a lot of love for the two person Laser on this site and I though I'd ask if anyone knows what is supposed to be on the inside. We bought a Laser 2 from a widow who was downsizing and are missing a few pieces. The serial number indicates it is a 1980 made in Montreal. The deck and hull seem solid with minimal delamination but, when we replaced the wood 2"x3" under the mast step there was wood debris inside and it didn't seem to connect to a keel. I can't seem to find any information about what was down there to begin with so i'm not sure if i'm missing any vital components. There are videos and pics of people fixing up their original Lasers, but very little on the Laser 2. Any pictures or experiences to share? I included a picture of the old 2"x3" post that looks like it was supposed to hold a bit of 1/4" plywood, but there was nothing there. Also if the boat itself was the first thing to go what did everyone do with the masts and rudders?
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Hi all, I am 16, 5ft11 and weigh c.93kg (205lbs), I am heavy but not fat (I'm not a beefcake either), I currently sail a laser but find I am under powered until it hits about 12-14knts. I sail in the solent (UK) so I have lots of sea-room and considerable sea states at times. I have been sailing for about 8 years and do so at national regattas with my school sailing team so have some experience. The problem I have with the laser is a lack of room and power (I have a problem that restricts my "gymnastic ability" so I struggle to contort myself to fit under the boom without being in pain for several days after). I am looking for a boat that is bigger and more powerful but controllable, fleet size is not an issue as I mainly sail handicap in my area but availability of competition would be nice. Any suggestions of boats you know of or have experience with that fit my needs would be great. Many thanks. GeorgeT415
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Looking for thoughts and suggestions related to converting a "tired" Lido 14 from the centerboard with trunk to a daggerboard. Our Lido is used for occasional sails on Puget Sound off our beach. My wife and I are both in our early 60's and not as nimble as we once were. The Lido is a great size for quick 1-2 hour sails since it lives on a bulkhead ramp in the backyard and can be slid down to the beach, rigged and underway in 15 minutes. My wife has expressed that she does not want to join me on sails due to the hassles of navigating over the centerboard trunk. Thus the idea of removing that barrier. My thought it to leave just enough of the "factory" trunk at the forward end, in the position where the board is fully-down. Then cut-away the trunk aft of this point and re-glass the floor to make the boat water-tight. I'm thinking I may need to add some braces between the remaining "trunk" - aka daggerboard slot and the side seats for strength. Thanks for reading this post. I welcome any thoughts on this project, which I hope to have ready for sailing this summer.
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The pilothouse/hard dodger thread got me thinking about how to provide the function when desired and not otherwise. Why not create a hard dinghy out of vacuum formed Polycarbonate (lexan) or even some type of "origami" or hard chine like a "jon boat" or Dyer Dhow that has removable seats, transom and flotation (inflatable bags) It would be able to be stowed inverted on the cabin top of a 30+ footer and with the transom out, function as a hard dodger/ sea hood to protect the companion way and forward cockpit from rain, spray and wash while not obstructing forward visibility. While sailing, it would allow you to stick your head out of the hatch, inspect the rig and horizon and not have to put on foul weather gear. If it's too sunny, merely snap a sunbrella panel, or mount your Solar panels inside as you prefer. When you arrive at your port, simply roll it upright, install the seats, transom and floation and have a glass bottom dinghy to explore in.
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Hi! Long time reader, but first time posting here I was looking for a boat to get into the dinghy game and recently a laser 2k with the trapeze kit popped up. I want the boat mainly for sailing around the bay, single handed and with crew. In the past I've sailed Vauriens and Snipes, but I don't have any experience with dinghies from this century, however, I wanted something reasonable fast. Nowadays I mainly sail in a first class 8 and a x37 How hard is to single hand a laser 2k and, specially, how hard will it be to recover from a capsize alone? (I'm a reasonably fit 185lbs guy) How heavy is the boat? The ramp of my local club is pretty steep, I fear it will be too heavy to pull it up the ramp in the trolley. Lastly, I've been offered a Hobie 16, will it be a better choice to single hand? Thanks in advance!
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Just want to share my Youtube Channel, check out the playlists for videos of Musto Skiffs, RS800, 18 footers, National18's and more. I use a variety of cameras including 360 footage from on board International Moths.
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Hi everyone. I live on Vancouver Island and am in my 60's but I'm fit. I'm 5'10" and 180lb. I had a Laser I in my late 30's and enjoyed the heck out of it. Had a cabin sailboat for awhile and, now retired, I'm wanting to get back into sailing. My budget won't allow me to keep a keelboat in a marina with all the associated costs, and I've considered kayaking, but my heart is really in sailing. It occurred to me recently that perhaps I'm not too old to singlehand a dinghy. I'm not interested in racing but would want to use the boat for fun in the harbour and for day trips with a lunch and thermos of coffee to nearby islands within a radius of perhaps 5 miles. Normal weather would be calm water up to 1-ft. chop and wind 5-12 knots or so. I'd keep it on the dinghy rack at a local marina and launch it from the dock. Therefore, the lighter the hull weight the better. I considered "beach camping" dinghies, like the Argie 15 and Chesapeake Skerry, but I don't really want a wood boat and this style of dinghy tends to be heavy and beamy. The Wayfarer and suchlike are too bulky; the 29er is probably way too challenging to learn at my age. Somewhere between those extremes in weight, bulk and manageability would be nice. Simple rigging would be nice; I don't need a trapeze. Affordability is a concern as well, especially since the first boat I buy might not be the ultimate one for me. I'd like to get something for approx. $3000 or less. I know I'm giving you a wide target to aim at, but do you have any recommendations? Would a Laser I be my best bet for starters? Is there another class boat that would work for me? Any online resources you'd recommend I read? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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I'm in Seattle for a year and am trying to acquire a small used double-hander with a trapeze and asymmetrical, preferrably in the $3-5K range. I'm aware of the 29er, 49er, RS500, Vanguard Vector, and i14 as potential dinghies that would fit the bill. Anyone know of one of these or something similar available in the western half of the US? I'm monitoring the 29er classifieds site but haven't had any luck so far. I'd also require a road trailer to transport it. If anyone's trying to get rid of one of these or has suggestions about where to look, it'd be great to hear from you! Thanks--
