Focus V2 vs DragonFlite 95 (Part 2)

A bit more one on one today @ Lauderdale Canal, weather now a lot calmer.
DF95 running "A" Rig and Focus V2 running "C" rig

[@davidmartin1093]

Contrary to the final credits, I think the Focus has the 'A' sail rig fitted and the DF95 the smaller 'C'. The DF95 really performed well tacking upwind. A mate has a Focus V2 and it really needs a longer boom to bring in the main sail luff. It sails very smoothly though and holds an arrow straight tack. A lovely model that sails and looks great...👍

[@PredatorRacingTas]

Not correct, the DF95 has its A sail fitted & the V2 Focus has a modified IOM C sail fitted.

[@BBFazer]

I noticed sailing my focus v3 that it is really critical on backstay tension. And of course for the df95 you can find enough measurements to, as a novice, tune your boat correct for any wind and wave condition. In the focus v3 you have to learn more yourself. F.i. I fitted the foresail through the first deckeye instead of the second, as mentioned in the rigging setup. It sails just a tiny bit better that way. I think, the v3 has a lot of potential and in conditions I sail mostly, light wind, my v3 is very vast. In strong wind the forestay tension tends to get too loose. Backstay tension needs te be very high then. I am now trying to get the "backstay tension" of the foresail correct. (I suspect that is not the correct term)

[@gunnarbergvall6502]

Seems that my Focus 2 has difficulties to tack upwind in light wind, say 2mps. Would a wider/broader rudder help?

[@BBFazer]

Nice videos guys. I bought a focus v3 recently and I like it very much. Its looks yours is a tiny bit faster then the df95. Is that right?

[@PredatorRacingTas]

The Focus has a much larger sail area than a DF95 so under the right conditions it will be faster.

[@superdoopertouring]

Is the Focus V2 good enough for a first boat for someone whos never going to race? Thanks

[@PredatorRacingTas]

The Focus needs a bit of work to set it up correctly and a couple of components need changing to allow for it to be set up correctly but they are a nice looking boat that sails well after a bit of fiddling. The only yachts that work correctly out of the box so to speak are the DF 65 and DF 95.

[@superdoopertouring]

@@PredatorRacingTas I have ordered a df95 but wondering if it's more than I need. Thanks for replying, much appreciated.

[@sarigubonsri2091]

It seem DF95 fsater than Focus.

[@PredatorRacingTas]

Sarig Ubonsri ; In most conditions it is, it is also over double the price.

[@sarigubonsri2091]

Yes I agree with you DF 95 has impressive performance it is ok through price is twice compare with others

[@sailwars]

Final thoughts?

[@PredatorRacingTas]

If you can afford it go for the DF95, if no then be prepared to do some work on the Focus to get her sailing well.