Left handed yachts

[jimi]

I'm looking for one of these , any recommendations?

 

[StugeronSteve]

How about a South(paw)erly?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Only for the righteous.....

 

[ChrisE]

Well you've come to the right place. RS leans to port, sails better on port tack and is driven by yours truly a left hander.

Yours for a mere £100K.

 

[Aja]

Surely YM's recommendations would be even handed?

Donald

 

[Twister_Ken]

This is a somewhat sinister question.

Have thought about looking in a port?

Or just go along on the last day of the boat show and see what's left.

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

I'm assuming that this is so that you can save your right hand for other purposes?

 

[StugeronSteve]

Don't be daft, that's why boats have autohelms, isn't it?

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

Certainly why mine will, if someone can tell me whether I should buy a Raymarine tiller pilot or a Simrad!

 

[jhr]

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Have thought about looking in a port?

[/ QUOTE ] How about Cannes? May be frustrating of course, and increase the danger of seeing red.

 

[Aja]

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This is a somewhat sinister question.

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Had to think about that one /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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Or just go along on the last day of the boat show and see what's left.

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A bit like the last few days of the Clarks sale?

Donald

 

[StugeronSteve]

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Certainly why mine will, if someone can tell me whether I should buy a Raymarine tiller pilot or a Simrad!

[/ QUOTE ] The Raymarine tends to have a smoother action and causes less unpleasant chafing, which can be very distracting whilst you are trying to concentrate on steering the boat.

 

[jimi]

Was that specially designed for the northern hemisphere?

 

[Woodlouse]

You have to think long and hard about what would be more practical and cost effective. A tiller pilot. Or a Thai bride.

 

[ChrisE]

Yep, it leans to the right when it crosses the equator and then I have to hand the helm to Liz who is right handed. Tricky stuff this global voyaging.....

 

[StugeronSteve]

Probably a cheaper solution, but how on earth is he going to bolt a Thai bride to the cockpit combing?

 

[Lakesailor]

Are they more difficult to sail than single-handed?

 

[Neddie_Seagoon]

So, in summary we're saying that I should get a Raymarine because the Simrad will chafe the Thai Bride more?

 

[StugeronSteve]

You're not considering getting the Thai bride and Raymarine are you? Not sure that combination would comply with the Recreational Craft Directive.

 

[sailorman]

Jimi i strongly advise checking the "prop rotation" /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
left handed Yacht + left handed prop will cause serious handling problems /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
in marinas & locks, much like driving an old gaffer only much,much, worse /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif