Solution

Design

Name

Solution

Designer

Kevin Clark and Andrew Elliott

Manufacturer

Ovington Boats

Designed / First built

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

Vessel type

Dinghy

Keel config

Centreboard

Construction

Foam sandwich epoxy

Rating / Handicap

Portsmouth

1089

Number of crew

1 (typical)

Dimensions

Length (overall)

3.9m

Beam

1.75m

Mast

5.9m

Sails

Sail area (total)

8 m²

Main sail area

8.5 m²