melges 14 vs vx evo

Many problems with shedding tillers and rudders, poor construction of outhaul, securing rolled-up sail. Boat-Specs.com uses cookies to improve user experience. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest.

But otherwise, their presence doesn’t really mean much to my sailing.

Designed by Reichel/Pugh, the Melges 14 is a modern singlehanded one-design with the ability to sail with two.

Of course the mighty Sunfish has survived nicely over the years. I’m not sure it is. Just as it’s done for decades.Basically, I see the Laser returning to its humble, non-ultra-competitive roots. Since then I’ve sailed a succession of Lasers, dragged them all over the Midwest and Northwest to regattas I would never win.

Creating a lighter, safer and more importantly, longer-lasting set of spars would make the boat so much better. And I’ve gotten a bit grumpy about it.But sailors have voted with their booties and have either quit sailing or made the move to the younger, sexier Aero.The more I think about it, the more I realize that it’s not time for the Laser or my dear SLF to die, but to adapt.The Aero is certainly a very good boat.

There have been rumours of a Bethwaite boat for a long time and given their lockdown on olympic double handers its not inconceivable. Best Dinghy: VX Evo. The Melges 14 looks dated before its launched by comparison. Detailed sailboat specifications and datasheets since 2015

I’ve only sailed one for about 30 seconds, but I’ve watched them sail past me and better sailors than I think they’re great.

It’s not as satisfying as, say, 12 boats of the same kind.Admittedly, I’m an SLF evangelist.

Everybody talks about Olympic status as a great thing. Please support them!Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive email notifications of new posts as they come out Many of my strongest friendships can trace their source to Laser sailing.So, yes, it’s painful to watch the dwindling fleets. dealer George Yioulos (I don’t know much about the Melges, but I know the family and they’ll make a great boat and provide superlative support to fleet building.The future of high-end, simple singlehanded sailing is probably in good hands with either the Aero or the Melges. At all. Basically, at the national and local levels we can reach out to high school sailors and others who can’t spend a lot of money on the new RS or Melges, but who would get just as much fun out of sailing a Laser. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! And you know what? Key to me is the comfort piece where I am not hobbling after a big breeze day. Ever since the RS Aero first appeared, everyone seems focused on the question “Which is the better boat, the Aero or the Laser?” As the Melges 14 gains steam, the question will be which is best of the three. As the Melges 14 gains steam, the question will be which is best of the three.

It’s still a great sailing boat. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).As a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. There have been some teething problems, but not many and RS is very responsive.Best of all, the RS Aero appears to be drawing sailors who, for one reason or another, aren’t interested in sailing a Laser. The seating position downwind is much better than the modern designs.

Designed by the VX design team specifically for larger sailors wanting a simple, yet technical race-boat, optimized for performance, handling, and ergonomics whether upwind, or downwind under a balanced asymmetric sail plan.

Not to mention you do not bring up body size.

In my experience, we love to help newbies get to know the Laser’s quirks quickly and don’t mind it too much when we’re surpassed.

She is built since 2017 by Ovington Boats (United Kingdom). I’m guessing that with a shift in builder and Olympic status, Laser sailing could become more energized. Designed by the VX design team specifically for larger sailors (or teams of 2 smaller sailors) wanting a simple, yet technical race-boat, optimized for performance, handling, and ergonomics whether upwind, or downwind under a balanced Asymmetric sail plan.

I fussed over my first used lime green Laser to no end as a teenager.

She has been awarded "2017 - Sailing World - Boat of the Year: Best Dinghy" and "2017 - SAIL magazine - …

A fresh breath of life for singlehanded dinghies, the VX Evo impressed with its technical design. I guess I am not willing to sacrifice my knees and comfort now that I have tried a better single handed boat for me. And hopefully the class will lose its Olympic status. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. Thanks Bruce, Bruce and Hans.For me personally, it’s painful. Both companies are clearly committed to making a great product.No, the real question is, what’s the future of the Laser class?

A couple weeks ago, champion sailor Libby McKee and my mini transat friend Craig, came out in loaner RS Aeros and both are thinking about jumping back into the singlehanded dinghy world.

The VX Evo is a fresh concept in big dinghies. It is now a great feeling to be in a boat that is more accommodating to various sailor sizes with 3 size sails that all work for me.

I could see them trying to do a really top end singlehander, but can't see them doing the 'all rounder' piece unless they have some bit of physics up their sleeves that Dan and Jo don't.

At all.

If they’re not better, RS and Melges have really screwed up. They’re 40 years newer and have the advantage of current materials and construction techniques.