Enterprise vs Wayfarer vs GP14
Hello, I am considering a number of boats as a family day sailor which has the potential to do more if need be. I am currently looking at the Enterprise, GP14′s and Wayfarers. People have said that a fiberglass Enterprise would be easier to launch compared to a GP14 or Wayfarer, however ‘may’ be just [...]
Topper Mango Portsmouth Yardstick
Has anyone got any further feedback on the PY for the Magno as our club has just purchased one as a club boat, I see they quote 1175 but given it’s weight, sail area and spinaker that seems much too slow, if we use that I don’t thing any of our Grads will have a [...]
National 12 Dinghy Restoration
Hi I have recently looked at a National 12 which requires substantial repair/restoration. The boat is of marine ply construction and will require some new planks (approx 4 each side of the keel. The centre spine is also rotten at the stern. I am debating whether or not to take on this boat for a [...]
Enterprise Dinghy Bailer
Could someone give me some directions on how to replace or repair a set of leaking self bailers on an Enterprise dinghy. Calumbri@aol.com
Mirror Dinghy
I’m thinking of buying a Mirror dinghy as a first boat. Can they be transported on a car roof (Ford Galaxy) or will I need a road trailer and where would be the best place to get one. Also can they be used on the sea (at the beach) or are they only suitable for [...]