200 lb man sailing a radial? (Not Racing)

[GCRicker]

I'm having problems getting my standard sail fixed before I go on vacation next week. (refer to the "Is there a way to tell if a sail is still good?" thread) Here's another possiblity. I found someone selling their Radial rig for a good price. A Radial would be great for my wife and kids, but, will I be able to have any fun on it? I'm 200 lbs. Again, I'm a beginner, and my wife thinks a Radial would be better for me to start off practicing with, since it's underpowered. Is she right?

-Greg

 

[49208]

You'll still have fun, which should be the main object as you are learning - the only thing you'll give up is planing in under 12-15 knots of wind, over that you will enjoy the radial more as you learn the boat

The radial will be much more suited for your wife and kids as well.

 

[Cindy Taylor]

My brother in law who is 200+ pounds and a beginner sailed my Radial in gusty winds (10-15 mph, some higher gusts) and had a blast. He did go over a few times when a gust happened but still had fun.