I have a Topaz Omega, which is a bigger version of Argo. It usually takes 15-20 minutes to fully rig the boat, jib+main+spi. This boats are pretty easy for solo sailing, helm+crew is optimum.
I bought a brand new Argo last fall (2017) and am sailing it NOW! (2018 summer). Very nice boat. I'm no expert, but I really like this boat! It's BIG(for a dinghy). It's fast. It's stable. It's responsive. I bought the boat in the fall and got a decent discount. My dealer, East Coast Sailboats, Hardy Peters, Kitty Hawk, NC. I'm in NY. We did the deal over the phone with no issues. . Great guy! I highly recommend him. He sent a driver up with my boat on a trailer for a reasonable fee.I'm currently sailing her in Maine on some huge, uncrowded lakes. I started a FB page titled "Topaz Argo Owners". I'd love to hear from people with experience. I have lots of questions and comments. One thing I'll say, the boat comes with very little documentation. This video, as CRYPTIC as it is, was a great help getting started. Still, they don't show how to raise the mast, furl the jib, secure the main sail tack, reefing and more. I highly recommend you try to meet with your dealer in person to get a couple of hours of instruction ... not sailing, but rigging. It'll save you hours of frustration later.
How long does it take for one person to rig an Argo, trailer to water? Anyone have any experience sailing an Argo solo?
I have a Topaz Omega, which is a bigger version of Argo. It usually takes 15-20 minutes to fully rig the boat, jib+main+spi. This boats are pretty easy for solo sailing, helm+crew is optimum.
Does anyone actually own this boat? I'm liking it and can't find any forums etc
I bought a brand new Argo last fall (2017) and am sailing it NOW! (2018 summer). Very nice boat. I'm no expert, but I really like this boat! It's BIG(for a dinghy). It's fast. It's stable. It's responsive. I bought the boat in the fall and got a decent discount. My dealer, East Coast Sailboats, Hardy Peters, Kitty Hawk, NC. I'm in NY. We did the deal over the phone with no issues. . Great guy! I highly recommend him. He sent a driver up with my boat on a trailer for a reasonable fee.I'm currently sailing her in Maine on some huge, uncrowded lakes. I started a FB page titled "Topaz Argo Owners". I'd love to hear from people with experience. I have lots of questions and comments. One thing I'll say, the boat comes with very little documentation. This video, as CRYPTIC as it is, was a great help getting started. Still, they don't show how to raise the mast, furl the jib, secure the main sail tack, reefing and more. I highly recommend you try to meet with your dealer in person to get a couple of hours of instruction ... not sailing, but rigging. It'll save you hours of frustration later.
I learnt to sail in the one at East Dorset SC. Very forgiving and fun to sail. Great if you are tall.