Hi Tag, I have been looking at the RS Quest a lot. Can't get one anytime soon but it seems to have a lot of versatile options. They claim it can be singlehanded and I wonder if that would be difficult. It does have jibe and spinnaker options and seems to be pretty fast for such a boat. There's a good You Tube video of it called Hong Kong Royal Yacht Club/ Quest, something like that. The guys sailing it seem to be moving along really well.like the looks of the Quest
Norcalsail - yeah, the RS Quest looked great to me as well. I think I'd give it a try solo, but then can easily take a couple of my boys, or more adults than I normally like to squeeze onto my Sunfish!Hi Tag, I have been looking at the RS Quest a lot. Can't get one anytime soon but it seems to have a lot of versatile options. They claim it can be singlehanded and I wonder if that would be difficult. It does have jibe and spinnaker options and seems to be pretty fast for such a boat. There's a good You Tube video of it called Hong Kong Royal Yacht Club/ Quest, something like that. The guys sailing it seem to be moving along really well.
I like that you have a crew! Wish I could get my now adult daughters interested in forming a family regatta. Glad I have my awesome sailing friends out here though.Norcalsail - yeah, the RS Quest looked great to me as well. I think I'd give it a try solo, but then can easily take a couple of my boys, or more adults than I normally like to squeeze onto my Sunfish!
This hopefully links to a page with official Minifish mfr specs. It says crew capacity is 300 lbs. Picture 435 For Minifish ( Mini Fish ) By AMF / Alcort - ShortyPen Sailboat Guide
So you’ll be safe aboard it but perhaps not go all that fast til it really starts blowing.
That's the clarification that I was hoping for. So while I would love to have a Sailfish just for the right conditions, I will keep my sights on a future Sunfish. Thanks Beldar.This hopefully links to a page with official Minifish mfr specs. It says crew capacity is 300 lbs. Picture 435 For Minifish ( Mini Fish ) By AMF / Alcort - ShortyPen Sailboat Guide
So you’ll be safe aboard it but perhaps not go all that fast til it really starts blowing.
I was given a O'Day Mariner, from which I am selling parts.As I got along in years I thought I'd rather be IN a boat than On one so got a nice O'Day Daysailer - about 14 feet I think. You know what? With the main, jib, centerboard, etc. it was just too much work! Ended up donating it to Wounded Warriors. Back on the Sunfish. Have two that I alternate year to year. Needless to say I'm careful with the weather but what fun with less hassle!