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Into and first question, wood vs GRP?

kfzkfz

15 August 2009 12:56:59

Joined: 15 August 2009 12:47:54 | Posts: 2

Hi all,
My name is Kev and I am thinking of buying a small family dinghy, I did my RYA level 2 (Mirrors an GP14's) while in school and continued sailing through colleage (lasers and Enterprises) . 20 years later Id like to take back to the water. Never having owned my own boat, I have a few questions.

I only have a smallish Car, 1600cc (with towbar), Id like a boat I can hanlde single handed or can take the 2 kids out in, Im very tempted by a cheapish GP14 since I have a few hours on them, I dont know if wood or GRP is best, most practicle lightest or cheapest. I have access to quite an extensive woodwork shop and am generally quite handy. Struggling to find some good advice, what would be best?

thanks in advance

Kev

Re: Into and first question, wood vs GRP?

kfzkfz

19 August 2009 20:38:50

Joined: 15 August 2009 12:47:54 | Posts: 2

Busy old forum here eh???

Dont worry. I think Ive got my head round it now. Thanks

Kev

Re: Into and first question, wood vs GRP?

StartedSailing

03 March 2011 22:20:04

Joined: 18 February 2011 19:31:12 | Posts: 4

Another GP14 sailor!

Wood is for the ones who like style and beauty, while GRP is the more for those who want a functional, low maintenance boat. Wood boats are definitely for those who are up for almost constant DIY as they get very easily damaged.

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Alex Dotsch
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