Thanks for sharing.
I think it will be a real winner despite any weight issues.
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| Author: | jzk [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Saw a Tandem today |
At the Miami Boat Show. All I can say is that I am really impressed. Rudder handles are much more substantial and "beefy." The daggerboard is built into the hull and retracts fully into it - VERY COOL. The aka tubes and connections are much more substantial. The only downside is that it could be too much for one person to handle loading onto the roof of a vehicle. Other than that, it was pretty sweet. It also has some really nice strong handles along the side. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 863f0a3800 |
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| Author: | mickeymouse [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saw a Tandem today |
Thanks for sharing. I think it will be a real winner despite any weight issues.
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| Author: | jzk [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saw a Tandem today |
Anyone that likes to take the AI out in the rough stuff will love the tandem. It sure looks and feels extremely substantial. I am going to have to come up with a system to get it up on the roof! I must say that my opinion of the tandem changed pretty much instantly upon seeing it. I pretty much assumed that it wouldn't be for me, but seeing it, I want one! $4700 though. I bought a car for that much once! I took my 2000 Audi A8 to carmax recently just for kicks, and they offered me $3,000! I wouldn't even be able to trade in my luxury performance sedan for a Tandem! |
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| Author: | augaug [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saw a Tandem today |
Your picture on the facebook page looks like the sail goes higher then in this video below. I like the sail curling up higher over the heads of the crew. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIF6_CjLbQ 
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| Author: | augaug [ Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saw a Tandem today |
Just figured out how to post the YouTube video: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXIF6_CjLbQ[/youtube] |
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| Author: | Tom Ray [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saw a Tandem today |
That's one long batten! Looks to me like the heavier person should sit forward. I assume this is a centerboard, not a dagger. Does it have a flap to close the slot when the board is down? |
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