Dinghy Options - Advice Wanted
I'm looking for advice on dinghy purchase for use in Sydney harbour.
My daughter has just done a course at Lane Cove 12ft Skiff Club. I'll get her a Sabot (which is the boat they use for youngsters) when she is ready but I want to get myself something and I need some help coming up with options.
I want something that can take the whole family (3 kids + 2 adults) but has a spinnaker and can be a little bit fun. I'd rather keep under $10k (new or second hand).
The only boat on the short list so far is a Weta. It just about meets the 'take the whole family' criteria. It exceeds the minimum 'fun' criteria in spades. It is, however, a bit more expensive than I'd like ($20k new and few 2nd hand options).
A Wayfarer might be on the list but I don't think they are used in Sydney except by sailing schools. I'm also not 100% sure that a Wayfarer would meet the minimum 'fun' criteria.
Any ideas?
