sailing catamaran for fun

joakimhansson · 18 December 2006, 12:51

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
Topcat
Laser
http://www.stealthmarine.co.uk/
or...

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

Andy Moore · 18 December 2006, 14:48

The Sprint 15 should be on your list.

robin · 18 December 2006, 17:34

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.
Happy Shopping

RAD · 20 December 2006, 10:43

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.