Solution
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Designer
Kevin Clark and Andrew Elliott
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Manufacturer
Ovington Boats
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Design year
2006
The Solution is a single handed hiking dinghy designed for helms in the 65 to 85kg (10 to 14 Stone) weight range. The light epoxy hull, self draining cockpit, modern high aspect rig, semi battened 8.5 sq. metre sail with a full complement of dual controls.
The class is a strict one design. The laminate sails are available in two cuts to suit different sailors. Originally sold and marketed by Red Eye Sails, the Solution is now supplied and supported by Ovingtons.
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Sail - Dinghy
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Keel config
Centreboard
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Construction
Foam sandwich epoxy
Ratings / Handicaps
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Portsmouth
1089
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Number of crew
1 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
3.9m
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Beam
1.75m
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Mast
5.9m
Sails
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Sail area (total)
8 m2
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Main sail area
8.5 m2