2017 National Championships (Baltimore)
August 31 - September 2
The 2017 1720 National Championships will be organised by the Baltimore Sailing Club (BSC) in conjunction with the 1720 Sportsboat Class Association and sponsored by Danske Bank, from Thursday 31st August to Saturday 2nd September 2017. The event will be held in Baltimore, Co. Cork.
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Can anyone suggest a good tow vehicle.
Not a £100K RangeRover.
I am looking to get a. 2nd car to pull the trailer around and use as a run around. I am not sure how BIG you need to go??
Might be able to get down from Belfast to the south a bit more regularly!!
Ross McDonald shared Rope Dock's post to the group: 1720 Sailing.
If anyone needs ropes before Sovereigns next week....
We will be attending the Sovereign's Cup next week in Kinsale. If you have any requests for ropes you need before then get in touch and we will have them ready for collection on Wednesday morning at the marina. Orders will need to sent in by this Saturday so that we can have them all ready for you in time. ropedock.com isn't quite ready yet so send us a facebook message or email us on info@ropedock.com and we'll handle your order from there We stock a great selection of Ropes in a wide variety of colours: Single Braid pure SK78 Dyneema - Alpha Ropes D-Cup 78XTM available in 3/4/5/6mm in Grey Single Braid SK78 Dyneema and polyester - Liros Dynasoft available in 4/5/6mm in Red/Green/Blue Double Braid SK78 Dyneema with polyester cover - Liros Magic Edge available in 4/5mm in Silver/Blue/Red/Pink/Yellow Double Braid SK78 Dyneema with polyester cover - Alpha Ropes D-Cup 78 available in 6/8/10/12mm in Blue/Black/Red/Green/Orange Double Braid Polyester with polyester & cordura cover - Alpha Ropes Cruiser 24 Kmix available in 6/8/10/12mm in Blue/Black/Red/Green/Yellow Soft Shackles, Dyneema Loops and Antal Low Friction Rings are also available. Contact us for any queries, we'll be glad to help Flick through the pictures to see the colour and rope options and some of the other items we stock.
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We need a replacement carbon bowsprit for our 1720 based in Brighton. Does anyone have a spare one for sale or know where we can get a new one?
Rob McleanTry key yachting paul hayes in the hamble. He used to be the agent for 1720's
1 week ago
Phil BlumeYay! Got one. Key Yachting have two, well, one now.
1 week ago · 3
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Bonnie LabradoodleToyota hi-lux. Any age. Doubles as an armored personnel carrier, light tank, bulldozer etc.....see Top Gear.
5 months ago · 2Alex LauriePete we towed ours with a 3 series BMW diesel... a decent spec older touring would do the trick. But agree with previous post. Hi-Lux rocks.
5 months agoJoe ConwayVolvo v70 - relatively cheap second hand- and plenty of power for a 1720
5 months agoJohn HarringtonI towed safely with my 1999 A4 2.5 TDI Quattro for years before going larger
5 months ago2 Replies
Richard O'FlynnGo for a hi-lux. If you want the best for the job. Second hand commercial crew cab, so cheap to tax. Plenty room for everything in the back. Or go with one of the others on the list above. If you just want to look good, spend silly money and not tow half as well. 🙂 remember to put weight in the back of whichever you buy when doing long journeys. 1720 are great at pushing cars off the road. I find 5 gal drums the best as when your finished towing you can pour them out. And fill them with a hose when heading back. 🙂 safe driving.
5 months ago · 2Kenny RumballHilux or landcruiser, can't beat em, higher the mileage the better
5 months agoNeil AngelMerc Vito v6 is what you need plenty of power and space, 5 seats and still loads of space for your kit in the back! I reckon a 1720 on a trailer weighs about 2000kg with sails on board, I don't think a three series can pull that sort of weight!
5 months agoPaul MatthewsI used a old hyundai santa fee for mine
5 months ago · 1Stephen MilneYour more than welcome to try my shogun 3.2 and see if it does your job. I regularly tow 3.5 tons with it.
5 months ago · 1Jeremy HallDon't forget to get your towing license......
5 months ago2 Replies
Pete TylerSorted Volvo XC90 Just need to get my arse in gear and get the Cork launched at Strangford
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Finbarr O'ReganHi-lux the choice of malitias and mercenaries worldwide. Land cruisers the choice of peacekeepers. 😊
1 week ago · 1Richard O'FlynnI know who cares more about them breaking down or fixing them on the side of the road. 🙂 I'm joining the mercenaries. 🙂
1 week ago · 1Bonnie LabradoodleOwn cheque book vs U.N. cheque book.
1 week ago · 1Conor MaguireTowed mine from Holland to Dublin, over the Pennines with a Hilux. Very smooth and stable, even with cross winds. Was able to stow a lot of gear in the cab instead of the boat.
1 week agoAndrew McLellandI towed mine from Hamble to Howth behind an old coupe Nissan 300zx twin turbo.......! Totally illegal I'm sure but they tow really easily with a decent 4 wheel trailer.....old Isuzu Trooper 3.0 L diesel was good too....
6 days agoStephen MilneGet her down to sovereigns next weekend!
6 days agoRobert EcksteinVolvo XC90 😉
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