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Old 18 December 2006, 11:51   #1
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sailing catamaran for fun

I had a tornado 10 years agoe... But today i want a catamaran in the same size but easier to handle alone, and also with 2 persons.

Hobie
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http://www.stealthmarine.co.uk/
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1-2 Years old or new....

What should i go for? I will sail it in a sea, nice winds but not so much waves
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Old 18 December 2006, 13:48   #2
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The Sprint 15 should be on your list.
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Old 18 December 2006, 16:34   #3
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I have sailed the Dart 16.... http://www.lasersailing.com/disp/uk/...00b7f60d6b3903 both single handed and with inexperienced crew (my kids) excellent fun, and pretty robust.
Worth a look.
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Old 20 December 2006, 09:43   #4
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The Sprint 15 (formally a Laser Dart 15) is suitable for single handed sailing. Add a Jib and Trapeze if required for double handed.

The Dart 16 is a plastic rotomoulded boat that can be reefed to depower the boat. I have seen these sailed sucessfully single handed and with crew.

Depending on what you are able to get hold of the Dart 16 is possibly easier and requires less maintainence.

I wouldn't go for a Stealth (F18) boat as these are a BIG handful in even the smallest winds.
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