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 [...]

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On April 4th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Mirror Rigging

About 20 years ago I sailed a laser but work put a stop to my hobbies this year I have come back to sailing I am now retired . I have a mirror which I sail every week at Hillingdon sailing club. I have recently read that the main sheet can now be cleated at [...]

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On March 29th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Enterprise dinghy rowing system

I’m in the process of re-furbishing a 1970′s Enterprise and wish to use it on the sea. I previously had a Lune Longboat which you could row if the wind died down. Does anyone know if there is a rowing system which can be stowed when not in use?

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On March 18th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Enterprise sailing dinghy sail plan

I’am restoring an Enterprise but I do not have the mast,boom sails and rigging. Ihave a Gwen12 rig and I was hoping to have the sails altered and the mast shortened to spec. Would someone pleae email me the sail plan which I can take to the Sailmaker so he can create the appropriate rig. [...]

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On March 15th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Mirror 14 Dinghy

Anyone know anything about the mirror 14? Got any pictures?

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On March 4th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Miracle dinghy boom

Just finished restoring our Miracle and very pleased too! However the boom is very low and causes problems moving from side to side. Does anyone know the best way to deal with this?

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On February 4th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Topper Mango – Easy to Sail ?

I have a wayfarer now but need to find a boat that I can sail singlehanded when my crew are off doing other things. I am interested in the Magno but I would like to know how easy it would be for a middling helm with a couple of years experience?

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On February 1st, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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