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| Author: | Cwbbug [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 275 lb sailer |
I want to get this for me and my son to sail, am I to big? Will it handle my weight for gulf sailing? Son is 100 lbs |
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| Author: | wscotterwin [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 4:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 275 lb sailer |
I am 230 and my wife is 150. So combined we are 380lbs so very close to where you and your son would be. You will never be competitive in a race and the boat will be a little less perky but you will be ok for fun sailing. How you manage your weight on the boat in heavier winds will be critical. Think about stepping up to a 18 if you get a chance. The 18 has more buoyancy in the bows and would be more fun for you two. (IMHO) |
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| Author: | GD_NC [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 275 lb sailer |
I've had my wife and 3 kids on my 16 with me before. That's about 590 lbs. We sat prettly low in the water and didn't go very fast but it worked just fine. I agree with the comment about the 18. I used to have an 18 and it can handle 3 adult men with no issue at all. |
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| Author: | augaug [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 275 lb sailer |
The Wave, and Getaway have much higher capacities. 800, and 1000 pounds. Different boats, but maybe something that will work for you. |
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| Author: | srm [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 6:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 275 lb sailer |
A Hobie 18 or a Getaway would really be better choices. Hobie 16's are quite weight sensitive. sm |
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