Correct. The UFO is half the price (probably why it’s always sold out). It’s also a catamaran so it has similar stability as the F101 (although the UFO is not a trimaran like the F101). The only plus I can see for the F101 is that it can carry more passenger weight. The UFO’s limit is about one adult and one kid. The F101 can easily carry two full sized adults.
While I like the idea of foiling I can't see still hiking out so much and a wet ride too! I thought the idea of foiling was to get above the chop and sail smooth and dry. Maybe better suited for locations with steadier winds?
I was very interested in dinghy foiling, but I'm disappointed. Every video I have seen of any foiling dinghy shows the skipper constantly working at the main sheet. In, out, in, out, in, out. I see it's recommended. That's no fun in my book. The other big off-putter is the need to heel to windward. This inevitably results in a crash when the wind drops. At least "normal" boats just return to upright when a lull is encountered: which gives the crew time to return to the centre of the boat. The foiler seems to be abandoned hiking out there with no way to correct the angle of the heel when they encounter a lull. It looks incredibly frustrating. Possibly windfoiling seems to "work" better, with more overall control available to the sailor. Cheaper too!
What is the skipper weight limit?
Really cool boat!
Makes you realise what good value a UFO is
Correct.
The UFO is half the price (probably why it’s always sold out). It’s also a catamaran so it has similar stability as the F101 (although the UFO is not a trimaran like the F101).
The only plus I can see for the F101 is that it can carry more passenger weight. The UFO’s limit is about one adult and one kid. The F101 can easily carry two full sized adults.
I want one!! How do I get one?
While I like the idea of foiling I can't see still hiking out so much and a wet ride too! I thought the idea of foiling was to get above the chop and sail smooth and dry. Maybe better suited for locations with steadier winds?
No the point of foiling is to go fast lol
I was very interested in dinghy foiling, but I'm disappointed. Every video I have seen of any foiling dinghy shows the skipper constantly working at the main sheet. In, out, in, out, in, out. I see it's recommended. That's no fun in my book. The other big off-putter is the need to heel to windward. This inevitably results in a crash when the wind drops. At least "normal" boats just return to upright when a lull is encountered: which gives the crew time to return to the centre of the boat. The foiler seems to be abandoned hiking out there with no way to correct the angle of the heel when they encounter a lull. It looks incredibly frustrating. Possibly windfoiling seems to "work" better, with more overall control available to the sailor. Cheaper too!
looks awesome if you got the $$
Can always buy it with a mate and sail as a double-hander! 🤩
@@DinghyRacingChannel what's the maximum weight? I'd be very impressed if you could foil with 2 people on it easily
get your voice mics sorted out !!
21k? I'd rather buy a used blue water yacht at that price.. And could live on the dang thing