Guest Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Rob's new monotype dinghy, what do you think? (home page) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I believe we're referred to as "gravitationally challenged". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RushMan 31 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Explorer doesn't like the home page at the moment but I found it eventually How does it compare with other cat rigged boats on the market ? Sail Area ? Weight ? Is there a trapeze and gennaker option ? Cost ? Looks pretty good for fat buggers like myself, although the top rudder mount will get in the way when climbing in over the transom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Not for fat buggers Optimal Weight 70kg I presume that is crew weight. Same for PT crew weight 70 - 78kg and knot 90 kgs like someone I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saturday Night Special Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Over rated expensive dog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I didn't see a price ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
w44vi 17 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 farr 3.7 copy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Over rated expensive dog Based on what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 it looks like a quick design downwind... but i think you might need abit extra weight to sail it in a breeze.... As for a over rated expesive dog? maybe expensive, but i dont think its over rated. Id for sure want to test sail one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saturday Night Special Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 My experienced opinion 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 My experienced opinion fair enough, everyone is entitled to their own opinion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 My experienced opinion Guess you're allowed an opinion. My opinion of you has gone downhill in a big way.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yet another nice looking but pricey fleet diluter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Where is everyone getting their info on price? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otto 31 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Where is everyone getting their info on price? Snap, am i also missing something here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 same here... I can see it being expensive, but also in-expensive for the sort of boat that you would be getting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 82 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Add a kite and it looks like this... http://www.rssailing.com/en/explore/rs100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Add a kite and it looks like this... http://www.rssailing.com/en/explore/rs100 no it is light years ahead in materials and technology, and weight. C-tech is doing the rig & the sail design comes from the "FX" sail designers afaik there is no price so nzrat is guessing & incorrect, no experience & no sailing, Proto in mould now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 RSboats are grp, Shaw is Carbon at Partridge yachts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Saturday Night Special Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 If I am Guessing heres a simple Breakdown of hull Cost Labour mininmum based on Ginges 12 Builds and my own 60hrs minimum(80/hr)4.8k Material 7k Rig Mast 1.6k mast Boom 1k Sail 2k Deck gear 1k Foils 2k What we up to? No Mould recovery costs ordesign royalties in there and we are up tonearly 20K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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