Hi
I currently sail a Laser 2000 at a small inland pond, which in parts is fairly shallow and the Laser 2k sometimes struggles to go in what is the quicket direction without the occasional bounce on the soft stuff. The boat has a draft of 1.2m.
For a while I've been considering a N12 as being much more suited to the water, and to our weight, (I sail with my 8 yr old son, combined weight 16.5 st). My question really is what does the N12 draw, and is there any particular design with a shorter draft, or ones to avoid with a longer draft. Our Budget is £500-£5000k, I'd consider a wooden boat, as the money saved would contribute to building a dble garage so i could store in the winter. I would however be looking for something competitive.
I've been dinghy sailing for 30 yrs and have sailed & raced many boats, but never a 12. I've had a number of RS200's, and assume that this is comparable to the 12 in terms of handling and stabilty.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Paul
I currently sail a Laser 2000 at a small inland pond, which in parts is fairly shallow and the Laser 2k sometimes struggles to go in what is the quicket direction without the occasional bounce on the soft stuff. The boat has a draft of 1.2m.
For a while I've been considering a N12 as being much more suited to the water, and to our weight, (I sail with my 8 yr old son, combined weight 16.5 st). My question really is what does the N12 draw, and is there any particular design with a shorter draft, or ones to avoid with a longer draft. Our Budget is £500-£5000k, I'd consider a wooden boat, as the money saved would contribute to building a dble garage so i could store in the winter. I would however be looking for something competitive.
I've been dinghy sailing for 30 yrs and have sailed & raced many boats, but never a 12. I've had a number of RS200's, and assume that this is comparable to the 12 in terms of handling and stabilty.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Paul
