Monday, 29 February 2016


We enjoyed a late summer day last weekend on the Duo 480. The wind was very light , but conditions were very enjoyable, and after anchoring in a quiet bay for lunch we had a nice sail home, topping out at just under 7 knots. Not fast , but I could have sat there all day at that speed, with everything nicely balanced , and with no drama
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  1. Unknown29 October 2016 at 11:28

    Hi Bryan,

    I've got plans for a DUO480C. I have not yet made the jump to building the boat. I was wondering what you would change if you were to build it again? On another tact, how well does it sail into the wind? Where I live we have prevailing SW winds in summer and a 1-2kn W current (and choppy waters). This makes the ability to go up wind and tack easily quite important - its not at all fun to get stuck down stream of your launch point.

    TIA,

    Ed Tomlinson

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    1. Jim Be27 November 2016 at 20:14

      Hey Ed, have you started your DUO, yet? Would love to hear about the process as you get into it. Not sure which of the 2 to build, but leaning toward this one. thanks, Jim B

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    2. Bryan16 February 2017 at 17:30

      Hi Ed I only just saw this, sorry. i dont go back on my blog as often as i could. I made some comments to questions similar to yours Jan 2017, so have alook there. About upwind specifically, the boat goes up wind pretty well considering, especially when there is a bit of wind. But not as well as a skiff with a big dagger board, of course. Think: the older Hobie 14/16 compared to cats with boards. Adequate, though

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  2. Jim Be27 November 2016 at 20:13

    I'd love to hear from you both. Am trying to decide whether to build this one or the ECO, his next size up. I live in very shallow protected waters, the Texas Gulf Inter Coastal Waterway. Thanks for any input you'd like to share. Also, I'd love to see any blogs you made/make during the process. Thanks again, y'all!

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  3. Unknown28 November 2016 at 10:50

    I probably won't start the build till I retire in two or three years. Meanwhile I have been having lots of fun with a lakesailor ( http://www.macnaughtongroup.com/Lake_Sailor.htm ). Lots more pictures in a public facebook album.

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