I want to build a Spindrift as a dinghy for my boat. I want the fun of sailing and rowing, and I will carry a second dinghy for planing.
Having already purchased plans for the 12, I am now getting cold feet and thinking that maybe the 11 or even 10 is a better choice.
Where I intend to carry it, on the hardtop, inside the frame of the tower, there is definitely room for a 10 or 11, probably a 12, but I just don't know, until I actually try to wrestle a 12 foot boat through the monkey bars, I just can't say for sure that 12 will fit.
Several years ago, I visited Graham to actually look at a Spindrift 12, trying to decide if I wanted to go that big, in answer to my question, Graham told me, rather wisely, "12 is more than 11, and when it gets choppy, everyone would like a little more boat." (or words to that effect). Makes sense, so I bought the 12 plans and decided that I will just find a way to carry it. As I get older, the less size and weight of the smaller boats are now more appealing.
Question for the Spindrift 10 and 11 owners, have you ever regretted not going for the 12, or has your boat always met your needs?