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On 8 Jun 2004 06:43:14 -0700, (Simon
Langford) wrote:

Hello,

I want to acquire a lightweight dinghy and outboard for use on the UK

Just over a year ago I bought a 9' Fibrocell sailing dinghymade from
GRP. I now use also as a tender to my yacht which I keep on a buoy in
a river. It rows better than my previous tender and is slightly
lighter. I have successfully put a 2hp Seagull on the back, and it
moves along very nicely with that on. I have rowed it with 3 adults
including myself out to my boat in less than desirable weather.
It has a gunter rig, and a small jib, and is fun to sail but is no
racing machine. While I have only sailed it single handed, I could see
I could fit 2 small children in at the same time if I wanted.

However while it is very manageable being pulled up the slip and
flipped onton its back in teh dinghy park, I would not like to pull it
up a narrow track up a cliff.

all the best,

SK