Comments on: Vanguard Vector http://www.surfacehoar.com/2008/04/vanguard-vector/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:52:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: thehoar http://www.surfacehoar.com/2008/04/vanguard-vector/comment-page-1/#comment-9964 thehoar Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:52:33 +0000 http://www.surfacehoar.com/?p=21#comment-9964 it's the round hull shape combined with the tall mast and narrow waterline that make it tip over. If you can put on of it's "wings" over a dock, then tie from that edge to a cleat it'll stay upright. That's what I'd do when launching solo. A bulb would fix it, but I'm not sure on the weight needed nor how much weight the centerboard trunk can handle. When I worked at vanguard I suggested it to the designer and he laughed, but then another customer sent in pictures of his boat WITH a lead daggerboard built. He supposedly cut his centerboard in half, scraped out the foam from the bottom, glued it back together and then filled it with lead shot. You'd need to make sure you secured the board if you ever turtled though. If you can afford a 29er (I know they cost more) that solves the issue though as they have a flat enough bottom they'll stay up for a bit. Good Luck! Ben it’s the round hull shape combined with the tall mast and narrow waterline that make it tip over. If you can put on of it’s “wings” over a dock, then tie from that edge to a cleat it’ll stay upright. That’s what I’d do when launching solo. A bulb would fix it, but I’m not sure on the weight needed nor how much weight the centerboard trunk can handle. When I worked at vanguard I suggested it to the designer and he laughed, but then another customer sent in pictures of his boat WITH a lead daggerboard built. He supposedly cut his centerboard in half, scraped out the foam from the bottom, glued it back together and then filled it with lead shot. You’d need to make sure you secured the board if you ever turtled though.

If you can afford a 29er (I know they cost more) that solves the issue though as they have a flat enough bottom they’ll stay up for a bit.

Good Luck!

Ben

]]> By: Randy http://www.surfacehoar.com/2008/04/vanguard-vector/comment-page-1/#comment-9962 Randy Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:15:33 +0000 http://www.surfacehoar.com/?p=21#comment-9962 Hi, Considering about buying a used Vector. Looks like a good boat for me. Was surprised to hear it will not stay upright at the dock by itself without sails. Would I need to have 4 or more lines on it to keep it upright if I want to leave it in the water? Sounds silly, what if I added a 50 lb bulb to the dagger board? Probably help the irons issue too. Think this would keep right side up? Any comments welcome. Thanks Randy Hi,
Considering about buying a used Vector. Looks like a good boat for me. Was surprised to hear it will not stay upright at the dock by itself without sails. Would I need to have 4 or more lines on it to keep it upright if I want to leave it in the water? Sounds silly, what if I added a 50 lb bulb to the dagger board? Probably help the irons issue too. Think this would keep right side up? Any comments welcome.
Thanks
Randy

]]> By: Bill http://www.surfacehoar.com/2008/04/vanguard-vector/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Bill Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:51:30 +0000 http://www.surfacehoar.com/?p=21#comment-18 Ben, I enjoyed reading about your experience with the Vector. I am considering buying one (it's in excellent shape and is being offered at a good price), and would value your opinion. I am an intermediate sailor looking for a boat I can race with my teenager. I know the Vector is too much boat for me now, but am wondering if my son and I could grow into it together. My question to you: how long would it take a typical intermediate sailor to get comfortable on the Vector? Would it be worth the learning curve, or am I better off looking for a 2-handed skiff that is easier to sail? Thanks for your thoughts on this. Bill wwhitt@executiveboard.com Ben,
I enjoyed reading about your experience with the Vector. I am considering buying one (it’s in excellent shape and is being offered at a good price), and would value your opinion. I am an intermediate sailor looking for a boat I can race with my teenager. I know the Vector is too much boat for me now, but am wondering if my son and I could grow into it together. My question to you: how long would it take a typical intermediate sailor to get comfortable on the Vector? Would it be worth the learning curve, or am I better off looking for a 2-handed skiff that is easier to sail? Thanks for your thoughts on this.
Bill
wwhitt@executiveboard.com

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