Hi guys, I'm quite new to sailing. I sailed a little on Albert Park Lake when I was much younger. I'm looking to purchase a dinghy for under 1500 to sail on the lake as well as off the beach in the St Kilda - Black Rock stretch. I'm a small guy who only weighs 55kg and would be looking for a dinghy that can accommodate two people.
Does anybody have any good recommendations?
Many thanks.
Cisco, thanks for the fast response.
Looks like an option. I should have mentioned that I'm also happy to purchase a second hand boat. I was thinking about getting one with a Jib as well. Why? I'm not sure, but it's similar to the boats I sailed when I was younger.
-mirror
-puffin pacer
-corsair
also consider the club you will join and what common fleet boats they sail. Catamarans make for some enjoyable stable sailing as well.
Don't know where you live.... But in melton, bargain!
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melton/sail-boats/14-foot-catamaran-and-trailer-complete/1053999974
looks like a hobie 14. I couldn't be certain.
The mosquito cats were a goof cat years ago aswell Nate still got his along with a lively old evon !!!!! not spelt right
Just a reminder that there is a length limit on Albert Park. I think it is 19 feet. Sharpie is 20 feet!
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
Just a reminder that there is a length limit on Albert Park. I think it is 19 feet. Sharpie is 20 feet!
But it's a sharpie, how could you resist?!?
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Just a reminder that there is a length limit on Albert Park. I think it is 19 feet. Sharpie is 20 feet!
But it's a sharpie, how could you resist?!?
Had a lot of fun on sharpies year ago the were over 19 in the club at one stage I was on great boat
This discussion is really interesting. I had never before thought about how weight of crew makes a real impact but it really seems like it does. For example, I was looking at the Taser at one point, but now it appears that it's a less than ideal choice.
What make sailing on Albert Park lake that different to the bay, aside from the lack of more serious waves?
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This discussion is really interesting. I had never before thought about how weight of crew makes a real impact but it really seems like it does. For example, I was looking at the Taser at one point, but now it appears that it's a less than ideal choice.
What make sailing on Albert Park lake that different to the bay, aside from the lack of more serious waves?
Depth of water. Larger boats may have greater length of centerboard & rudder.
I'd advise you eat more as you are putting me to shame.
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Tasars are two man boats with a minimum weight limit on crews. They are just NS14's with more sail. Bit of a handful for light people.
Albert Park lake is generally flat and almost windless, full of black swans. Sailing from Black Rock you will need something a bit more seaworthy than on the lake. Mirror , Pacer etc. But choose a boat that you are going to be able to handle on the water as well as on land/trailer etc.
I've sailed an RS Vision before and would love a boat of that size. It's very stable and has heaps of room for crew. Any other boats which rival the Vision in terms of specs? (The Visions seem to be rather expensive!)
Select to expand quoteSirJman said..orthy said..
This discussion is really interesting. I had never before thought about how weight of crew makes a real impact but it really seems like it does. For example, I was looking at the Taser at one point, but now it appears that it's a less than ideal choice.
What make sailing on Albert Park lake that different to the bay, aside from the lack of more serious waves?
Depth of water. Larger boats may have greater length of centerboard & rudder.
I'd advise you eat more as you are putting me to shame.
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I used to wear woolen jumpers and before I raced I would dunk myself in the water so the woolen jumpers would absorbe water and there fore Id weight more on a rough day 
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I've sailed an RS Vision before and would love a boat of that size. It's very stable and has heaps of room for crew. Any other boats which rival the Vision in terms of specs? (The Visions seem to be rather expensive!)
Welcome to $ailing. A corsair has a simular shape.
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I've sailed an RS Vision before and would love a boat of that size. It's very stable and has heaps of room for crew. Any other boats which rival the Vision in terms of specs? (The Visions seem to be rather expensive!)
Welcome to $ailing. A corsair has a simular shape.
orthy is only 55 kgs. The Corsair is a 3 man boat and probably needs about 130 kgs in a moderate breeze. The Corsair I bought off eBay from Victoria is in much better condition than the one linked to on Gumtree. It's well rigged for racing and the gal trailer looks like its never seen salt water. Boat was an Albury/Wodondga boat and I reckon it just sat about in Melbourne for a number of years unused. Has two spinakers, one looks brand new! I paid $660 for it so may give you some idea of values if you decide to make an offer for the Gumtree Victorian boat. It needs some work, thwart is missing and probably a few other parts! There is another more expensive one in WA with no gear.
The Corsair is more daysailer or open trailer sailer than racing dinghy. It's a big 16 footer
Well you can get lucky with boats. I bought a windrush 14 for a give away $200, where it is probably worth around $1500.
I'm a little confused myself... is orthy after space and stability, a boat simular to a RS vision (I've never sailed one) or a competitive racing dinghy?
I learnt to sail on pacers and a corsair when I was in year 7/8, never had any problems with weight. Let some main out, hike out and round up into the gusts if need be. The use of trapeze and spinnakers is ofcourse optional.
Try a National 125
3.8 Meters long, 50kg hull weight
Mainsail/Jib/Spinnaker and Trapeze if you want
Lots around second hand
Strong history in Victoria & perfect for the locations you mention
www.125assoc.com
