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Single-handed sailing dinghy D-Zero skiff regatta catboat

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4.2 m (13'09" )

43 kg (94.8 lb)

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The D-Zero

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Introduced as a production boat at the 2014 RYA Dinghy Show, the D-Zero is a single-handed performance dinghy. The boat is based on the successful Punk dinghy, designed by Dan Holman.Measuring 4.2m long with a beam of 1.42m, weighing 42kg and carrying 8.1m 2 sail the D-Zero is a fresh approach to traditional single-handed sailing. Free from gimmicks, vices and clutter it’s a refined and ultimately very rewarding sailboat. Supplied with an up-to-date mylar mainsail from North Sails One Design, carbon spars from CompoTech and a Harken fit-out as standard throughout. The D-Zero has been production-engineered, to their usual very high standard, by Devoti Sailing, manufacturer of every Olympic Medal winning Finn for the past 5 Olympic cycles.

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D zero and Aero - testing in 20 knots

Finally in March 2015 I got an opportunity to go and sail two of the single handed designs that are gaining traction in the traditional Laser, 'medium weight single handed sailor market': RS Racing's Aero and Devotti's D zero.

I guess I have heard the buzz about each of the two boats in question. I was really keen to do a straight test in conditions where I could compare my experience in the Laser® directly with these two new kids on the block.

Thankfully I had not yet stepped into either of these boats before. We had a good 20 knots, with occasional gusts of 25. Air temp was 8 degrees with some foul tide (more upwind than downwind). The venue was Stokes Bay Sailing Club .

Stokes Bay is normally quite an easy place to launch a Laser in these conditions. I say easy, because if you know what to do, you can do it pretty much on your own, so I was intrigued to see how it was to be with two much lighter weight boats in the same conditions.

For my first launch in a D zero, I left its rudder blade up, just inside the rudder cassette. The boom does not effect the rudder, so it is 'safe as houses'. My preconception was that it was going to be tricky to push the rudder down when sailing and gain steerage at slow speeds. However, I was surprised to find that once I had put the centreboard in the boat, and used it to hold the boat head to wind in the waves from the transom (I do this by pushing the transom left or right to keep the bow head to wind. I might walk a little down the beach to achieve this but you can quickly get a feel for where the neutral place is. This method keeps the bow into the waves and the rig over the boat) From this standard lee shore starting position, I was able to put the rudder almost fully down and jump over back into the cockpit.

No tillers or downhauls, it felt very simple and easy. As the boat is very very low on water-line there was no stress trying to hold the boat in the waves, but it could've done with a neat handle on the bow to help pull the boat off the trolley into the wavs. I did not really miss the lack of gunwhale. I quickly worked out that the rig was a mainsheet boat, a bit like sailing a Europe. There was a cleat on the side tank that took all the mainsheet loads.

I could pull hard on the cunningham to turn the big rig into a puppy, it would self adjust and take the gusts in its stride. I also quickly realised that the traveller has a restrictor that I eased to take the boom to the corner; probably a good thing as I am only 73Kg - and this rig was pretty big in the waves of Stokes Bay. I settled in upwind on starboard. The waves were pretty much straight on as they were bending into the bay on the starboard close hauled. They were slightly awkward to handle, occasionally killing my speed, but when I tacked onto port, the waves were a little more side-on and my speed was much more consistent. I found it a challenge to keep up with the Aero upwind with its 78Kg sailor and the 7m sail. I was in the standard D zero rig, with somewhere over 8 sq. m and I weigh in at 73 Kg - so it was not really surprising that I rounded just behind the Aero. Perhaps I would be more suited to the D Zero Blue (6.9 sq. m) in these conditions.

I was quite amazed that I did not mess this up, but the hull offers so little windage, she was doing exactly what the sails and foils were telling her. Now for a quick swop. At first glance, the Aero's controls had been improved greatly from the initial pre production boat at the 2014 Dinghy Show. The kicker was easy to hand, if a little hard work to pull on. The Cunningham and outhaul were led to each side deck with take ups disappearing. I did not know just how long the tails were or if I was about to run out on one side, but I never did hit the stops during the test. The boat instantly felt bigger than the D zero. That was strange as I thought it as a shorter boat. But upwind the bow shape made light work of the chop.

Post test note: I made the following adjustments to the standard boat to win the worlds in 2017: I added a Tapered Kicker Control Line for an Aero  which made adding kicker much easier. I increased the length of the mainsheet and used 7mm Polilite so I could use the angles downwind.  See Aero Mainsheet .  Its still the lightest and most tangle free sheet on the planet. During the regatta I finally developed Rooster's Aero Over Deck Control System. And of course I used a Rooster Carbon Tiller Extension for an Aero .   I also found that the halyard was a pain to pull up through the mast fairlead so I made an Aero Halyard Loop which worked a treat.  

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• Testing the D-Zero from Devoti Sailing

July 03, 2024 3 min read

Testing the D-Zero Dinghy

As you might have seen we are expanding our Devoti offering here at Sailing Chandlery and are now offering the D-Zero dinghy.

Of course, when we get a new boat in we want to get out there and test it for ourselves. This weekend we took advantage of a reasonable forecast, loaded up a used D-Zero onto the trailer and headed to our sailing club to get the boat out on the water.

D-Zero Key Stats

• Length - 4.2m
• Width - 1.42m
• Hull Weight - 43kg
• Recommended helm weight - 60-110kg
• PY Number - 1029
• Sail Area - 8.1m2 (smaller sails also available)

D-Zero Initial Impressions

As with any boat that arrives at a sailing club you soon get a crowd coming over to see what the boat is, who's it is and what is happening. With it being on the back of the Sailing Chandlery van most people thought it was a new boat we were delivering to a customer.

Initial impressions of the D-Zero from the people who came over:

• We love the modern hull design
• Carbon spars look excellent
• The boat is very lightweight
• Looks very well made
• This boat is brand new (it is not, it's actually 9 years old and has been refurbed by Devoti)

Conditions on the Day

Unfortunately we picked a dull grey British summers day, but on the flip side that did mean we had some decent wind to sail in.

The breeze was up and it was blowing between a force 4 and force 5 across the River Blackwater. Enough to get the boat going and give it a real test.

On the Water Review

Both Jason (68kgs) and Andrew (95kgs) sailed the boat, Jason was up first after launching and took off from the hard.

Jason's Initial Impressions

• The D-Zero and spars are extremely lightweight and well-built
• The rudder blade was stiff to get in an out but was fine after being dropped in the water to make it wet and easier to use in the cassette system
• The grip on the cockpit floor stops the ropes from running out 
• The kicker upgrade is needed to increase the purchase power
• The steering is light and responsive
• The D-Zero Black Laminate sail stands out on the slipway
• Being able to leave the mast up and hoist the sail is great for people coming from a Laser, no more lifting the rig
• The D-Zero benefits from the open back cockpit to drain any water out
• Securing the main halyard through the clip is simple and easy to cleat (unlike some other classes with a mast top cleated halyard)

Andrew's Initial Impressions

• The boat feels lightweight and is very responsive on the tiller
• Although the boat is light you can feel the stiffness and Devoti quality throughout
• Comfortable to hike out with the shaped hull
• Adjustable toe strap system works well for those windier days
• The boat works with you and you don't have to fight it
• The boat is very quick up onto the plane and when bearing away
• Fun boat to sail, it was an enjoyable experience, even in the windy conditions
• I wish this was available many years ago when I wanted to change up from my Byte but didn't want to move to a Laser

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D-Zero Conception

Devoti Sailing is delighted to introduce the last Devoti baby - D-Zero The D-Zero was launched at the RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show 2014, at Alexandra Palace, London. The D-Zero is based on the Punk dinghy, the unique concept designed by Dan Holman. The Punk has already enjoyed considerable success on the UK dinghy racing circuit. Helmed by Dan himself, on PY 1050m the Punk has made a memorable impression at some of the UK's best known handicap events. But the main thing missing has been a prominent boat builder to build and market this great design. After extensive testing at the Dinghy Academy in Valencia, Spain, the cooperation between Dan and Devoti has refined the original concept design and produced a boat that is poised to take the singe handed dinghy market by storm. The Punk was a great boat, the D-Zero is spectacular! The D-Zero is a single handed performance dinghy, fully fitted by Harken, with a two piece carbon mast and a 8.1 m2 sail, raised by a halyard, and a carbon boom. The hull is 4.22 m long overall with a beam of 1.40 m. It comes complete and ready to sail. The D-Zero is a fresh approach to traditional singlehanded sailing - one size fits all, sailing together and having fun. Free from gimmicks, vices and clutter - a refined and ultimately very rewarding sailboat designed to bring the beach boat to the 21st Century - no cheap and nasty compromises. Supplied with an up-to-date mylar mainsail from North Sails One Design, carbon spars from CompoTech and a Harken fit-out as standard throughout. Simply a boat that will deliver fun for years to come. Dimensions:     Standard Main sail: 8,1 m2     Suitable for 70-105 kg sailor     Small Main sail: 6,9 m2     Suitable for 50-75 kg sailor     LOA: 4,22 m     Beam: 1,40 m     Weight: 62 kg

New Devoti Zero from Devoti Sailing, offered by HessSailcoaching

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• Fully fitted hull (HARKEN), foam construction, from CNC mould .
• All fittings including control lines
• Rudder and daggerboard, 2 piece carbon mast - bottom standard or BLUE, carbon boom
• 8,1 sqm semi soft laminate standard sail or BLUE sail 6,9 sqm
• Complete and ready to sail

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• EUR 66,00 
• EUR 1500,00

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