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Post by philclan on Aug 3, 2012 8:02:53 GMT
Hi all,
I'm looking for information on the Dynamo 25. I realise it's more of a quarter tonner than a minitonner so apologies for that - the quarter ton class don't have a forum as of yet.
I'm an experienced sailor but my crew are going to be of mixed ability (I'm training 'em up) and I'm looking for a boat that I can race but also sail shorthanded with her indoors.
I'm intrigued by the Dynamo but my worry is that it's very light with a big sail plan and that it will need bodies on the rail as soon as there's a bit of wind.
Does anyone have experience of the boat?
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Post by alanp on Aug 5, 2012 16:55:40 GMT
I've no direct experience of the Dynamo 25 but, like you, I think it's an appealing design - essentially a longer, faster and roomier version of my Intro 22 and with a lifting keel which is a great attraction as I sail on the East Coast. I looked at one in Devon earlier this year (don't tell the Intro or she'll sulk) but the owner wanted too much money for a boat with worn out Tufnol deck gear, 30 year-old-sails and a paint job in cheap household gloss. A Dynamo 25 called 'August Sky' races regularly on the Blackwater but I don't know how well or otherwise he does - try looking at the results on the BJRC website. There was also one for sale in Ireland quite recently with, if memory serves, an impressive racing record. As for short-handed sailing, I think you've got that one absolutely right. With part of the ballast in the lifting keel and the rest in lead blocks bolted down in a very shallow bilge, I imagine early reefing would be advisable in the absence of bodies on the weather rail. If the latter sounds negative, it's not meant to. If I found a Dynamo 25 for sale in good nick, decent sails and reasonably well kitted out (and not in Ireland), I'd buy her without hesitation. Also, don't be put off because they're built of plywood. My Intro comes from the same builder and she is still solid at 36 years old - depends on how well they're looked after. I've just realised I'm starting to ramble now and I'm probably just confirming your own opinion rather than telling you anything you didn't know already but I just hope we don't end up fighting and trying to outbid each other over the same Dynamo 25 at some time in future!
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neris
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Post by neris on Aug 5, 2012 19:09:10 GMT
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Post by philclan on Aug 5, 2012 22:32:49 GMT
Hi neris,
Thanks for your thoughts! I'm actually from Ireland but based in the UK. The one in Cork has piqued my interest alright but as you say it would be a lot of hassle to bring it over here.
I'm also looking at more conventional boats like the Hunter Delta 25.
Cheers,
Phil
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neris
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Post by neris on Sept 12, 2012 16:29:04 GMT
i was looking on boatshed.com and there is a dark hulled boat for for sale that looks like it could be a Dynamo (going on the hull shape and the box in cockpit) its down as a david thomas 1/4 tonner and in need of a heap of work though. Looks bit pricey for the state its in so maybe was the one alanp saw www.boatshed.com/quarter_tonner_24-boat-63707.html
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Post by martin on Sept 15, 2012 10:57:27 GMT
Had a look at the one on Boatshed before buying my boat. Not sure its a dynamo, its fixed keel, and plywood. Needed some paint doing , and that was over two years ago.
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Post by noddy on Feb 13, 2013 17:35:51 GMT
yes i have august sky there was only five made by farrow & chambers @ grimsby ,david thomas design a intro 22 and farrow made the dynamo 25ft long with a lifing keel ,they where ply wood to the west system,august sky was built in 1980, a dynamo 25 is a big intro.she is very good in have winds not so good in light winds, i keep august sky at the black water sailing club essex
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Post by philclan on Mar 18, 2013 9:56:47 GMT
I tried to express an interest in the one in Cork but they didn't seem to be that bothered about selling it.
I ended up buying a swing keel Beneteau First 235 in Dublin and bringing it over by road.
She's now in her new home on the Medway and I'm looking forward to racing her this season.
She's 21' 7", designed by Finot in 1985 and built 1989. Would she be considered a Mini Tonner?
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Post by SUNDANCER on Sept 9, 2014 21:33:54 GMT
SUNDANCER My Dynamo 25 is reduced to €4500 euro, less in sterling. She has a very impressive record and is in good nick overall. Still racing her. The owner of August Sky rang me to find out how we are getting such good results. I sail with inexperienced crew but train them up before big regatttas. Fun boat and very fast. Max we have had is 13.5 knots and 10 + knots regularly. Results below.
1st IRC Spring League 2008,2011,2012,2013 AND 2014!!
1st IRC Autumn League 2009,2010,2011,2012 and 2013!!
1st IRC Winter League 2008,2010,2011,2012 and 2013!!
1st IRC Scora League 2010,2011,2012 and 2013!!
1st ECHO Scora League 2009,2012 and 2013!!
1st IRC ICRA Irish National Championships 2011
1st Echo ICRA Irish National Championships 2011
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Post by SUNDANCER on Sept 9, 2014 21:37:11 GMT
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Post by Roger Doran on Oct 31, 2014 15:08:06 GMT
I have a Dynamo 25 named Mercury, kept at Instow Noth Devon. I have sailed her two up in a 7 from the SW in the Bristol Channel from Swansea to Ilfracombe. The wind was against the tide. The boat handled it easily with one reef in the main and the small jib. She also sails well in light winds we came 3rd out of 44 in the Ilfracombe round Lundy in calm to light airs against a mixed fleet.They are a good boat.
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Post by Daniel Doran on Feb 15, 2015 14:10:58 GMT
Second Rogers comments the boat performed admirably. Light and nimble and easy to sail with one/two people. The only drawback is she has a slight weather helm in part due to her nature as a racing boat and is not the best for comfort inside. As an out and out racer she is perfect and will give you good results even against wind and tide.
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Post by neris on May 11, 2015 16:13:33 GMT
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Post by Daniel Doran on Jul 29, 2015 22:09:46 GMT
My condolences to SUNDANCER; these things can happen at sea. Its the law of three. One or two problems can be overcome but three makes for a real trying time. Never had seasickness but I've heard it can be totally debilitating.
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Post by Streaker800 on Dec 12, 2015 16:33:15 GMT
Sailed Sundancer out of Grimsby. Smashing little boat. Had a great time on her.
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