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Here you will find why the Mirror is probably the Best Value for Money Small Dinghy if you want versatility - there are a number of questions answered at the bottom of the page and if there are any more questions - just contact us The Mirror has stood the test of time as a first dinghy for many families and now it is available in the low maintenance GRP as well as available in the original kit form. A versatile craft with generous freeboard and with her high waterline beam, coupled with her generous freeboard makes her the ideal choice for adults or children. A good all-rounder. The Mirror Weekender can be Sailed - Rowed - Motored, making her a fun Sailing Dinghy for all ages and experience levels.  The Mirror Weekender is car-toppable, easy to rig and store.  Great for weekends and holidays. The combination of the rig and displacement hull gives excellent performance under sail, she also rows exceptionally well. In addition the Mirror offers excellent stability and grip on the water in a cross wind. Perfect for those looking for fun, effortless sailing in a variety of wind conditions. The Mirror Weekender can be motored by a conventional outboard or a pollution-free 12v Electric Outboard Engine. Easy to launch and recover, can be car toppable or towed by any light weight trailer.

Recommended for: - FAMILIES - SINGLE HANDERS - SAILING SCHOOLS - YACHT TENDER   light - only 45 kg,  3.3m / 10'10" long - 1.39m / 4'7" wide sail it row it motor it fish from it dive and jump from it picnic in it cruise in it even camp in it ! could be converted to racing Some Thoughts The surf board type of dinghies are not really suited to serious cruising and you sit on them rather than in them. The inflatable type of dinghy take a lot of pumping up, and has poor performance. The Mirror Weekender is very light in comparison to it's size and easily car toppable, even when towing a caravan, and has very good performance and is easy to sail

Supplied complete with: - Two Piece Alloy Mast &  Boom - Rigging, Ropes and Blocks - Jib, Mainsail & Sail Bag  - Rudder & Centreboard - Tiller & Extension - Rowlock Fittings

Prices
GRP Mirror Weekender - ready to sail                                      check prices                                     

Extras you might want for your Weekender
Oars                             
Rowlocks                     
2.3 HP Honda               
Anchor 1.5 kg 30m         
Burgee & Clip                
Praddle                         
Sponge                        
Bailer                     
all in the Mirror Catalogue      

Questions

Which Outboard Engines are most suitable for the Mirror Weekender ?
a Honda 2.3hp - for more details

What is the difference between the Weekender and the Race ?
There is a heavier floor - for durability - making slighty heavier, 46kg rather than 45kg.
Also the fittings and sails are to not the same specs. The sails are manufactured from a softer cloth, which is more durable than a hard racing sail cloth. The fittings are as durable and hardwearing, but may not give quite the same performance as racing spec fittings.

Could I race a Mirror Weekender ?
Yes, the Mirror Weekender can be measured and receive a measurement certificate, then it can be raced.

How difficult is it to build it from a Kit ?
The basic kit includes everything you need to outfit her as a sailboat It would make a great first boat-building project, Mirror dinghy kits are inexpensive, quick and straightforward to build and are very popular with the recreational maritime enthusiast. see The Facts
If you needed any help or merely re-assurance with building your kit just call.

to order please call +44 (0)191 490 1736 or email info@trident-uk.com

Comments from a keen Mirror Cruiser
Although mainly used by youngsters for racing, the Mirror is very good for cruising (especially single handed) and overnight sleeping using a boom tent and sleeping boards. My Mirror cost £325 second hand, in good condition. For use on the open sea I added slab reefing together with twin topping lifts and this is really important.
You also need one or two hefty anchors. It is a very stable boat with good freeboard, easily modified and repaired and light enough to right after capsize. It can be pulled up a beach in an emergency. It can be used with a 2 HP outboard as auxilliary power in case you are becalmed and for getting in or out of harbour against the tide. If you are going to do dinghy cruising for real then contact the Dinghy Cruising Association for more details.
Compared with a Wayfarer it is much lighter and more manageable but not so fast and cannot sail in quite such heavy weather. However, I have sailed in open sea in F5 and in sheltered waters in F7.
The surf board type of dinghies are not really suited to serious cruising.

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