Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Bob, I have a 2.5 Lehr which is just oK. If I were to buy a new dingy motor I'd look at the Honda 2.3 HPW 4 stroke. 30 pounds, internal gas tank, quiet and less than $1K. Dave - Original Message - From: Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Sent: Wed, 01 Mar 2017 22:26:28 - (UTC) Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Thanks Danny. I've not really looked at motors yet but have seen the information on the Lehr propane models and was intrigued by their light weight, no need for gas/oil etc. Can you share any more details on your experience with it? How long have you had it? Can you pull off the propane tank when its half empty and does that then allow you to stow it in a locker below or does it still have propane in the engine somewhere, lurking to escape into your bilge? Bob On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Some years ago, I purchased a used. west marine, zodiac roll up at a yard > sale and had an old 2hp kicker on it. I used in the area you are moving > to. More specifically, on the wesport river where there was nearly always > a 3 to 4 knot current (except slack tide). It did the job for us. Not > nearly as effortlessly as a RIB but, it worked. When I sold that boat the > buyer offered to buy the roll up and I sold it. So, As I was searching for > the new boat I went into Ocean state job lot, A local chain, liquidation > type place, where I had noticed they had sold some off brand PVC inflatable > boats. One 8'6 rollup and a 9'6 inflatable V hull, plywood floor. I read > and researched and researched and could find very little negative and a few > positive write ups. I opted for the latter and thought I should return > it... Well a waited too long for the return widow and kept it. > > After buying the new boat and launching, I finally unpacked, assembled and > inflated the inflatable boat. I couldn't be happier. The boat held air > all season and seemed comparable to any other boat on the dinghy dock. I > did end up buying a 2.5hp Lehr Propane powered OB for the back of it. I > love the propane option. I use the same bottle for the grill and they can > be changed out in less than a minute. You motor till it dies, unscrew the > expended bottle and screw in the new. 1 or 2 pulls and your off again. It > only weighs 35 lbs so putting it on the rail is pretty easy. > The roll up was hard to control through the water due the the flat, soft > bottom, the inflatable keel handles much better. 2.5 HP is enough for us > for now and the boat can take up to 8hp I think. > > The boat is called a Bestway Caspian Hydoforce Pro 110 and I paid $450 for > it. The smaller one was $369 i believe. I'm sure I'll get at least a few > more years out of it. It was tied to the dingy dock most of the summer and > it still looks brand new. The boat only weighs about 65lbs. So, I can > pull up on deck without too much effort and a spare halyard makes that even > easier! > > I'd love a RIB with a 10hp but, I don't have davits and the engine is > probably 100lbs. So, the boat, davits an engine hoist... your looking at > 7 - 10K all in. I spent 450 for the boat and 950 for the engine on sale at > west marine. I also had a bunch of WM gift cards from family members that > saved me another 300 so my out of pocket was like under $1100 for the > tender and motor! > > Oh, and the boat came with big tubes, a pump, oars, and the nice fill > caps. Again, I'm quite happy with the purchase. I'm willing to bet the > boat was made in the same factory as some of the big name boats. > > Danny > > > On 3/1/2017 3:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, > Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to > serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many > times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy > to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, > with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatab
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Ooh! If your planning a gathering I'm interested! Danny Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Andrew Burton via CnC-List Date: 3/4/17 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase I think he's pretty flexible. I'd come over and make an decent offer. I'll be back around the 13th.Shall we grab Harry and get lunch or a cocktail after work that week?I need to go over dropping my rudder with you.Andy Andrew Burton61 W NarragansettNewport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/+401 965-5260 On Mar 4, 2017, at 11:28, David via CnC-List wrote: Andy, Do you know how much he wants for the rig? David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) From: CnC-List on behalf of Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 4:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to you, if you like Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ Andrew Burton Yacht Delivery - sites.google.com sites.google.com Yacht delivery by sea. Promoting captain Andrew Burton ... With more than 30 years and more than 300,000 miles logged as captain on boats as varied as a 31' sloop ... +401 965-5260 > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List > wrote: > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > new one great boat. Tows very good. > nothing but good things to say about it. > > Gary Kolc > "Liberty" > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >> should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Pay Stuart Murray using PayPal.Me www.paypal.me Go to paypal.me/stumurray and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries. Getting one is fast and free. > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Warning: once you go RIB, you don't go back! (My son now wants a 25 hp engine) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:55, Andrew Burton via CnC-List > wrote: > > A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric > start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the > aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. > I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to > you, if you like > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > >> On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a >> new one great boat. Tows very good. >> nothing but good things to say about it. >> >>Gary Kolc >> "Liberty" >> Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) >> >> Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: >>> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >>> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >>> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >>> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >>> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >>> >>> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >>> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >>> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >>> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >>> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >>> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >>> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >>> >>> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >>> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >>> should I be considering as I make my selection? >>> >>> Regards, >>> Bob McLaughlin >>> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" >> >> >> ___ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
I think he's pretty flexible. I'd come over and make an decent offer. I'll be back around the 13th. Shall we grab Harry and get lunch or a cocktail after work that week? I need to go over dropping my rudder with you. Andy Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Mar 4, 2017, at 11:28, David via CnC-List wrote: > > Andy, > > > Do you know how much he wants for the rig? > > David F. Risch > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > > From: CnC-List on behalf of Andrew Burton via > CnC-List > Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 4:55 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Andrew Burton > Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase > > A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric > start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the > aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. > I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to > you, if you like > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > > Andrew Burton Yacht Delivery - sites.google.com > sites.google.com > Yacht delivery by sea. Promoting captain Andrew Burton ... With more than 30 > years and more than 300,000 miles logged as captain on boats as varied as a > 31' sloop ... > > +401 965-5260 > > > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List > > wrote: > > > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > > new one great boat. Tows very good. > > nothing but good things to say about it. > > > > Gary Kolc > > "Liberty" > > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a > >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on > >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > >> > >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in > >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > >> > >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > >> should I be considering as I make my selection? > >> > >> Regards, > >> Bob McLaughlin > >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > > > ___ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > Pay Stuart Murray using PayPal.Me > www.paypal.me > Go to paypal.me/stumurray and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's > easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries. Getting one is fast > and free. > > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Andy, Do you know how much he wants for the rig? David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) From: CnC-List on behalf of Andrew Burton via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 4:55 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Andrew Burton Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to you, if you like Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ [https://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/_/rsrc/1472775602480/home/white%20knight%20copy%203.jpg]<http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/> Andrew Burton Yacht Delivery - sites.google.com<http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/> sites.google.com Yacht delivery by sea. Promoting captain Andrew Burton ... With more than 30 years and more than 300,000 miles logged as captain on boats as varied as a 31' sloop ... +401 965-5260 > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List > wrote: > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > new one great boat. Tows very good. > nothing but good things to say about it. > > Gary Kolc > "Liberty" > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >> should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray [https://www.paypalobjects.com/webstatic/paypalme/images/social/pplogo384.png]<https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> Pay Stuart Murray using PayPal.Me<https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> www.paypal.me Go to paypal.me/stumurray and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries. Getting one is fast and free. > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Bob, I bought a Mercury Hypalon RIB 8’2” (260) to use with Half Magic, my Landfall 35. It is a single wall fiberglass hull which some would argue may not hold up over time, but it only weighs about 80 lbs and I power it with a 4hp Yamaha 4 stroke. Not terribly fast but enough power to buck a 3kt current in Canapitsit channel. Deflated, I can fit both the RIB and the engine in the back of our Honda Pilot with the rear seat down plus it is light enough to lift onto the roof rack with pontoons inflated. I purposely bought a lightweight RIB because we use dinghy davits to go from port to port and I was concerned with the extra weight on the transom mounted davit supports. Defender usually has inventory of previous year’s models which can save a lot. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|215570|1794282|1794293 <http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|215570|1794282|1794293&id=3150782> &id=3150782 My previous PVC Mercury hard floor inflatable was a size smaller which wouldn’t accommodate our family of 4 plus the 70lb Labrador Retriever, but I had no concern with the quality of the boat (despite its Chinese origin) over the 6 years I owned it using a 2hp Yamaha 2 stroke. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 5:16 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Hi Andy. Thank you. One problem for me is storage of the boat when not in use. There's a long wait list for both the Bristol YC dinghy dock as well as the Town of Bristol, so I'll need to deflate it and take it home or store it aboard when its not needed, so I think the boat and motor your buddy has won't fit the bill for me. Maybe a good deal for someone else on the list? On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to you, if you like Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > new one great boat. Tows very good. > nothing but good things to say about it. > > Gary Kolc > "Liberty" > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >> should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a co
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Bob, Other listers seem generally happy with a roll-up and a 2HP, but let me give you contrarian advice. When I bought my C&C 34 about 7 years ago to sail on those same waters (LIS/Vineyard/Block/Buzzards - based in Westport CT), I bought a Zodiac roll-up and a 2HP Honda. Crew was me, my wife, and 2 kids then 10 &11. I found the dinghy/outboard combination was too small and underpowered to take everyone, especially in chop and if we happened to be in an exposed anchorage/mooring. The flat bottom roll-up did not track well. So I would end up ferrying people in a couple of runs. After one season, I switched to a Defender RIB and a Tohatsu 6HP (bought these at the Defender annual sale). Sold the roll-up and 2HP Honda. This was a major improvement. Now no problems with wind/chop conditions, due to the rigid keel and the stronger engine. Two trade-offs:1) The RIB is heavier to tow (BTW - accept that in reality you will end up towing the roll-up, rather than assembling/disassembling it every day on a cruise).2) Heavier engine - I installed a crane on the rear rail. That makes the job easy. Actually better than trying to man-handle the 2HP. We're now based in Maine, with 2 teenagers, and I know for sure that the smaller dinghy/outboard would not work for us. Anyway, that's my experience. Regards, Damian Damian Greene1982 C&C 34 GhostBass Harbor ME From: Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9:24 PM Subject: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards,Bob McLaughlinC&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Although it probably won’t stow on the foredeck as well as a roll-up, I recently got a good deal on a Mercury fiberglass RIB from Defender. They still have a few of the Hypalon 2015 versions left at $1895.00: http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C215570%7C1794282%7C1794293&id=3227587 <http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|215570|1794282|1794293&id=3227587> Relatively lightweight at 85 pounds; about the same as (or less than) my previous Seaworthy wooden-floor Hypalon dinghy that served well for twenty years. As our season won’t start for a while yet (!), I’m looking forward to getting it out of the shipping crate and up to the boat… someday... Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI :^( > On Mar 2, 2017, at 2:14 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List > wrote: > > For my 9'8" Achilles Rib I use a 50lb 15 horse 2 stroke merc. Garhauer motor > crane for outboard. Store Dink on fordeck. > Doug Mountjoy > Pegasus > LF38 > Port Orchard Yacht club. > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > > Original message > From: Fred Hazzard via CnC-List > Date: 3/2/17 10:05 (GMT-08:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Fred Hazzard > Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase > > Another 29 pound 2 cycle motor is a Tohatsu or Nissan 3.5 hp. > > My 4 hp Suzuki 2 cycle is 43 pounds and has the power to plane the 9 ft Avon > with one person aboard. > > Fred Hazzard > S/V Fury > Portland, Or > > On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > I'm at the age where motor light-weight is more important to me than dink > speed. I picked up two used Johnson/Evinrude 2 cycle 1.2HP(!) motors (~$300 > each, often advertised as 2HP), and love the 28 lbs lift up to the rail. > They're fast enough for patient dinking on a 10" inflatable and an 8' Walker > Bay, and in larger waves I've added a little row power once or twice. Only > caveat is the carb jet is very tiny and easily clogged, so you need to add a > $5 autostore gasoline in-line filter as well as prefilter the fuel mix when > you fill the little tank (don't ask how I learned that) > > Nate > > C&C30-1 > Tartan 31 > > On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender > in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters > but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my > thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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For my 9'8" Achilles Rib I use a 50lb 15 horse 2 stroke merc. Garhauer motor crane for outboard. Store Dink on fordeck. Doug MountjoyPegasusLF38Port Orchard Yacht club. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Date: 3/2/17 10:05 (GMT-08:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Another 29 pound 2 cycle motor is a Tohatsu or Nissan 3.5 hp. My 4 hp Suzuki 2 cycle is 43 pounds and has the power to plane the 9 ft Avon with one person aboard. Fred HazzardS/V FuryPortland, Or On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List wrote: I'm at the age where motor light-weight is more important to me than dink speed. I picked up two used Johnson/Evinrude 2 cycle 1.2HP(!) motors (~$300 each, often advertised as 2HP), and love the 28 lbs lift up to the rail. They're fast enough for patient dinking on a 10" inflatable and an 8' Walker Bay, and in larger waves I've added a little row power once or twice. Only caveat is the carb jet is very tiny and easily clogged, so you need to add a $5 autostore gasoline in-line filter as well as prefilter the fuel mix when you fill the little tank (don't ask how I learned that) Nate C&C30-1Tartan 31 On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards,Bob McLaughlinC&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Another 29 pound 2 cycle motor is a Tohatsu or Nissan 3.5 hp. My 4 hp Suzuki 2 cycle is 43 pounds and has the power to plane the 9 ft Avon with one person aboard. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury Portland, Or On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I'm at the age where motor light-weight is more important to me than dink > speed. I picked up two used Johnson/Evinrude 2 cycle 1.2HP(!) motors (~$300 > each, often advertised as 2HP), and love the 28 lbs lift up to the rail. > They're fast enough for patient dinking on a 10" inflatable and an 8' > Walker Bay, and in larger waves I've added a little row power once or > twice. Only caveat is the carb jet is very tiny and easily clogged, so you > need to add a $5 autostore gasoline in-line filter as well as prefilter the > fuel mix when you fill the little tank (don't ask how I learned that) > > Nate > > C&C30-1 > Tartan 31 > > On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a >> tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, >> Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to >> serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many >> times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy >> to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early >> in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 >> person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, >> with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of >> the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share >> your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What >> factors should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
I'm at the age where motor light-weight is more important to me than dink speed. I picked up two used Johnson/Evinrude 2 cycle 1.2HP(!) motors (~$300 each, often advertised as 2HP), and love the 28 lbs lift up to the rail. They're fast enough for patient dinking on a 10" inflatable and an 8' Walker Bay, and in larger waves I've added a little row power once or twice. Only caveat is the carb jet is very tiny and easily clogged, so you need to add a $5 autostore gasoline in-line filter as well as prefilter the fuel mix when you fill the little tank (don't ask how I learned that) Nate C&C30-1 Tartan 31 On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, > Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to > serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many > times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy > to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, > with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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I've had it one season, you can take the tank off and just like your grill you get a small amount of propane escaping. It does take engine oil so you can't lay it on one side. The throttle arm/tiller bolt comes loose every so often but intend on adding some lock tight. I imagine keeping in a locker would be fine. I keep mine on that real when on the boat and take it home when not in use. It's real easy to carry around. And not having to deal with gas and premix is really nice. Any time I ran out of gas with the last engine, I smelled of gas the rest of the day, I hate that! Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Date: 3/1/17 5:26 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Thanks Danny. I've not really looked at motors yet but have seen the information on the Lehr propane models and was intrigued by their light weight, no need for gas/oil etc. Can you share any more details on your experience with it? How long have you had it? Can you pull off the propane tank when its half empty and does that then allow you to stow it in a locker below or does it still have propane in the engine somewhere, lurking to escape into your bilge? Bob On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: Some years ago, I purchased a used. west marine, zodiac roll up at a yard sale and had an old 2hp kicker on it. I used in the area you are moving to. More specifically, on the wesport river where there was nearly always a 3 to 4 knot current (except slack tide). It did the job for us. Not nearly as effortlessly as a RIB but, it worked. When I sold that boat the buyer offered to buy the roll up and I sold it. So, As I was searching for the new boat I went into Ocean state job lot, A local chain, liquidation type place, where I had noticed they had sold some off brand PVC inflatable boats. One 8'6 rollup and a 9'6 inflatable V hull, plywood floor. I read and researched and researched and could find very little negative and a few positive write ups. I opted for the latter and thought I should return it... Well a waited too long for the return widow and kept it. After buying the new boat and launching, I finally unpacked, assembled and inflated the inflatable boat. I couldn't be happier. The boat held air all season and seemed comparable to any other boat on the dinghy dock. I did end up buying a 2.5hp Lehr Propane powered OB for the back of it. I love the propane option. I use the same bottle for the grill and they can be changed out in less than a minute. You motor till it dies, unscrew the expended bottle and screw in the new. 1 or 2 pulls and your off again. It only weighs 35 lbs so putting it on the rail is pretty easy. The roll up was hard to control through the water due the the flat, soft bottom, the inflatable keel handles much better. 2.5 HP is enough for us for now and the boat can take up to 8hp I think. The boat is called a Bestway Caspian Hydoforce Pro 110 and I paid $450 for it. The smaller one was $369 i believe. I'm sure I'll get at least a few more years out of it. It was tied to the dingy dock most of the summer and it still looks brand new. The boat only weighs about 65lbs. So, I can pull up on deck without too much effort and a spare halyard makes that even easier! I'd love a RIB with a 10hp but, I don't have davits and the engine is probably 100lbs. So, the boat, davits an engine hoist... your looking at 7 - 10K all in. I spent 450 for the boat and 950 for the engine on sale at west marine. I also had a bunch of WM gift cards from family members that saved me another 300 so my out of pocket was like under $1100 for the tender and motor! Oh, and the boat came with big tubes, a pump, oars, and the nice fill caps. Again, I'm quite happy with the purchase. I'm willing to bet the boat was made in the same factory as some of the big name boats. Danny On 3/1/2017 3:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Go to Defender Industries warehouse sale at the end of March. They have every model available at very competitive pricing. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2017, at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender > in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters > but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my > thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Bob, I used to have a 35-3, and had some "davits lite", whereby the side tube of the dinghy rested on some curved brackets that were attached by u-bolts to the stern rails. We had a 9' WM wood floor / inflatable keel on them. I no longer have the boat, but do have the brackets, if they are any use to you rather than the beckoning dumpster (we are nearby in Newport). Limitations; you need to remove the engine (the dinghy is stored on its side), and we never used them when sailing (the tubes ends could hit the water when heeled), but much easier end-of-day out-of-water storage than hoisting on deck or deflating. I will also have a 10' Novurania RIB and trailer for sale in September, but I don't think that will fit... Tim On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:26 PM -0500, "Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List" wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards,Bob McLaughlinC&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Bob, I have a Lehr 2.5 HP on a West Marine 10’-4” with inflatable bottom. The combination won’t set a speed record but works fine for me. The light weight (~37 lbs.) makes it easy to lift off the dinghy for storing on the stern rail. I tow the dinghy. If you purchase the boat and motor together and don’t pay sales tax at time of purchase, there is no sales tax due to RI when you register it. The cylinder should be removed when not in use but I never had a problem leaving it on for short periods. I do pull it off when stored on the stern rail or at the dinghy dock in Bristol. The partially full cylinder can be put in your propane locker. There is no way to easily measure propane level. I found that just before running out, the engine starts slowing down while at full throttle. Usually, I’ll throttle back, make sure I’m in a safe location and let the cylinder empty. The cylinders are interchangeable with my Magma grille. I bought an adaptor so the cylinder can be used with as a backup for the galley range. The engine starts and runs fine. The paint job leaves something to be desired. There are spots on the skeg and propeller where the paint has blistered. Overall, I’m glad I bought the Lehr and would do it again. No gasoline and winterizing the carburetor involves removing the cylinder. Ron From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 5:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Thanks Danny. I've not really looked at motors yet but have seen the information on the Lehr propane models and was intrigued by their light weight, no need for gas/oil etc. Can you share any more details on your experience with it? How long have you had it? Can you pull off the propane tank when its half empty and does that then allow you to stow it in a locker below or does it still have propane in the engine somewhere, lurking to escape into your bilge? Bob ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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I have a West Marine RU 260 Inflatable Sport Dinghy and a Nissan 2.5 hp outboard. They are both light and easily lifted onto the boat deck and outboard mount. The dinghy fits fine on the deck of my 33-2. We cruise on Lake Ontario and generally only use it for short trips in harbor or at anchor, so it suits us well. I don't think it would work well for longer trips or bigger water for the following reasons. 1. The pontoon is a little on the small side. When waves pick up, we get a little wet2. The slatted floor means the boat won't plane.3. The slatted floor can be a little fatiguing on your knees (you feel every wave) Hope this helpsDougCeltic Knot85 33-2 c/b On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 3:26 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards,Bob McLaughlinC&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Hypalon WILL last much longer that's why I went with an achilles. Be carefull to stay away from cheap boats made in China big problems. I have an 8hp nisson that I take off with a removeable crane. I think its called a little boy crane when you are done with it it can be removed in about 2 min. and stored below. We tow the dink with no motor on it even in some rough stuff no problems. Nantucket ,Boston ,the Vinyard, Block Is. etc. Gary "Liberty" "Della Barba wrote: > Hypalon will last much longer in the sun, but some of the imported PVC boats > are cheap enough you could go through 2 or 3 and still come out ahead. > BTW – I would NEVER have my 75 pound 15 HP outboard if I intended it to come > off the dinghy more than once a year. That is something you need to contend > with when using a pure inflatable, you really won’t want to tow it far with > the engine on it. > > Joe > Coquina > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. > via CnC-List > Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 17:37 > To: CnClist > Cc: Dennis C. > Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase > > Two words: Hypalon and thermoweld. > > I had a glued inflatable years ago. It essentially fell apart. Most today > are thermowelded but do the research. Hypalon seems to get better reviews. > > I have a 9'6" Achilles. It works well. Not too hard to inflate/assemble. > We store it on the foredeck or tow it when we're actively cruising. Not hard > to lift with a halyard and cabin top winch. Downside is it covers the solar > vent. :( > > I have a 1980's vintage Evinrude 7.5. It's overkill and heavy. Lift it > on/off the dinghy with a halyard. Not too hard if you know what you're > doing. If I had extra $$, I'd sell the 7.5 and buy a small Tohatsu 2.5 or 3 > hp. Past few years, the 7.5 has stayed home and we just rowed. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender > in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters > but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my > thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Hi Joe. Very interesting, I've not heard of or seen inflatables from Azzurro Mare. Very good price point from the "usual suspects" pricing. Have you any first hand experience with them? I was looking at Hypalon as it seems to make a lighter boat, plus I read somewhere that the PVC was prone to issues with gasoline- especially not good with the air floor where any spill can get under the floor, hard to be noticed/cleaned up. I do like the idea of the lighter weight of the old 2 cycle engines. The trick there is finding a used one that's reliable. Bob On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 4:36 PM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I love my Avon 340 RIB and 15 HP engine. That will not due for you if it > needs to fit in your car though unless you buy a trailer. > > I have always thought if I headed offshore and needed to be able to > deflate a dinghy, I would go here: > > http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-boats.asp > > > > I like this one: > > http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-boat-am365.asp > > > > IMHO you need to make a choice with your engine: You are going to be a > planning boat or not. If you don’t care about speed, look on Craigslist and > a 2-3 hp old 2-stroke. You can pick them up with one finger, they are easy > to store onboard or in your car, and don’t leak oil all over the place if > placed at the wrong angle. > > Joe > Coquina > > C&C 35 MK I > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Bob > McLaughlin via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, March 01, 2017 17:16 > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Bob McLaughlin > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase > > > > Hi Andy. Thank you. One problem for me is storage of the boat when not > in use. There's a long wait list for both the Bristol YC dinghy dock as > well as the Town of Bristol, so I'll need to deflate it and take it home or > store it aboard when its not needed, so I think the boat and motor your > buddy has won't fit the bill for me. Maybe a good deal for someone else on > the list? > > > > On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric > start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the > aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. > I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to > you, if you like > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just > got a new one great boat. Tows very good. > > nothing but good things to say about it. > > > > Gary Kolc > > "Liberty" > > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender > >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard > and > >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a > >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times > on > >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > >> > >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is > easy to > >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in > >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person > >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the > >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > >> > >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share > your > >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > >> should I be considering as I make my selection? > >> > >> Regards, > >> Bob McLaughlin > >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > > &g
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Hypalon will last much longer in the sun, but some of the imported PVC boats are cheap enough you could go through 2 or 3 and still come out ahead. BTW – I would NEVER have my 75 pound 15 HP outboard if I intended it to come off the dinghy more than once a year. That is something you need to contend with when using a pure inflatable, you really won’t want to tow it far with the engine on it. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 17:37 To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Two words: Hypalon and thermoweld. I had a glued inflatable years ago. It essentially fell apart. Most today are thermowelded but do the research. Hypalon seems to get better reviews. I have a 9'6" Achilles. It works well. Not too hard to inflate/assemble. We store it on the foredeck or tow it when we're actively cruising. Not hard to lift with a halyard and cabin top winch. Downside is it covers the solar vent. :( I have a 1980's vintage Evinrude 7.5. It's overkill and heavy. Lift it on/off the dinghy with a halyard. Not too hard if you know what you're doing. If I had extra $$, I'd sell the 7.5 and buy a small Tohatsu 2.5 or 3 hp. Past few years, the 7.5 has stayed home and we just rowed. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards, Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Two words: Hypalon and thermoweld. I had a glued inflatable years ago. It essentially fell apart. Most today are thermowelded but do the research. Hypalon seems to get better reviews. I have a 9'6" Achilles. It works well. Not too hard to inflate/assemble. We store it on the foredeck or tow it when we're actively cruising. Not hard to lift with a halyard and cabin top winch. Downside is it covers the solar vent. :( I have a 1980's vintage Evinrude 7.5. It's overkill and heavy. Lift it on/off the dinghy with a halyard. Not too hard if you know what you're doing. If I had extra $$, I'd sell the 7.5 and buy a small Tohatsu 2.5 or 3 hp. Past few years, the 7.5 has stayed home and we just rowed. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, > Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to > serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many > times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy > to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, > with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
I love my Avon 340 RIB and 15 HP engine. That will not due for you if it needs to fit in your car though unless you buy a trailer. I have always thought if I headed offshore and needed to be able to deflate a dinghy, I would go here: http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-boats.asp I like this one: http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable-boat-am365.asp IMHO you need to make a choice with your engine: You are going to be a planning boat or not. If you don’t care about speed, look on Craigslist and a 2-3 hp old 2-stroke. You can pick them up with one finger, they are easy to store onboard or in your car, and don’t leak oil all over the place if placed at the wrong angle. Joe Coquina C&C 35 MK I From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 17:16 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Hi Andy. Thank you. One problem for me is storage of the boat when not in use. There's a long wait list for both the Bristol YC dinghy dock as well as the Town of Bristol, so I'll need to deflate it and take it home or store it aboard when its not needed, so I think the boat and motor your buddy has won't fit the bill for me. Maybe a good deal for someone else on the list? On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to you, if you like Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > new one great boat. Tows very good. > nothing but good things to say about it. > > Gary Kolc > "Liberty" > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >> should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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Thanks Danny. I've not really looked at motors yet but have seen the information on the Lehr propane models and was intrigued by their light weight, no need for gas/oil etc. Can you share any more details on your experience with it? How long have you had it? Can you pull off the propane tank when its half empty and does that then allow you to stow it in a locker below or does it still have propane in the engine somewhere, lurking to escape into your bilge? Bob On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:16 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Some years ago, I purchased a used. west marine, zodiac roll up at a yard > sale and had an old 2hp kicker on it. I used in the area you are moving > to. More specifically, on the wesport river where there was nearly always > a 3 to 4 knot current (except slack tide). It did the job for us. Not > nearly as effortlessly as a RIB but, it worked. When I sold that boat the > buyer offered to buy the roll up and I sold it. So, As I was searching for > the new boat I went into Ocean state job lot, A local chain, liquidation > type place, where I had noticed they had sold some off brand PVC inflatable > boats. One 8'6 rollup and a 9'6 inflatable V hull, plywood floor. I read > and researched and researched and could find very little negative and a few > positive write ups. I opted for the latter and thought I should return > it... Well a waited too long for the return widow and kept it. > > After buying the new boat and launching, I finally unpacked, assembled and > inflated the inflatable boat. I couldn't be happier. The boat held air > all season and seemed comparable to any other boat on the dinghy dock. I > did end up buying a 2.5hp Lehr Propane powered OB for the back of it. I > love the propane option. I use the same bottle for the grill and they can > be changed out in less than a minute. You motor till it dies, unscrew the > expended bottle and screw in the new. 1 or 2 pulls and your off again. It > only weighs 35 lbs so putting it on the rail is pretty easy. > The roll up was hard to control through the water due the the flat, soft > bottom, the inflatable keel handles much better. 2.5 HP is enough for us > for now and the boat can take up to 8hp I think. > > The boat is called a Bestway Caspian Hydoforce Pro 110 and I paid $450 for > it. The smaller one was $369 i believe. I'm sure I'll get at least a few > more years out of it. It was tied to the dingy dock most of the summer and > it still looks brand new. The boat only weighs about 65lbs. So, I can > pull up on deck without too much effort and a spare halyard makes that even > easier! > > I'd love a RIB with a 10hp but, I don't have davits and the engine is > probably 100lbs. So, the boat, davits an engine hoist... your looking at > 7 - 10K all in. I spent 450 for the boat and 950 for the engine on sale at > west marine. I also had a bunch of WM gift cards from family members that > saved me another 300 so my out of pocket was like under $1100 for the > tender and motor! > > Oh, and the boat came with big tubes, a pump, oars, and the nice fill > caps. Again, I'm quite happy with the purchase. I'm willing to bet the > boat was made in the same factory as some of the big name boats. > > Danny > > > On 3/1/2017 3:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, > Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to > serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many > times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy > to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, > with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumur
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Hi Andy. Thank you. One problem for me is storage of the boat when not in use. There's a long wait list for both the Bristol YC dinghy dock as well as the Town of Bristol, so I'll need to deflate it and take it home or store it aboard when its not needed, so I think the boat and motor your buddy has won't fit the bill for me. Maybe a good deal for someone else on the list? On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric > start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the > aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. > I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to > you, if you like > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just > got a new one great boat. Tows very good. > > nothing but good things to say about it. > > > > Gary Kolc > > "Liberty" > > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender > >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard > and > >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a > >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times > on > >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > >> > >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is > easy to > >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in > >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person > >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the > >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > >> > >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share > your > >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > >> should I be considering as I make my selection? > >> > >> Regards, > >> Bob McLaughlin > >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > > > ___ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Every dinghy is a compromise, but IMO an 8' - 6" with inflatable floor and keel and 2-3.5 hp is the best of all worlds. You will appreciate the smaller / lighter engine every time you have to put it on or take if off the boat. We have a 4hp 2-stroke, which is much lighter than a 4hp 4-stroke, and still I wish it were a bit lighter and easier to take off/put on. No one will be happy with you if you are moving around an anchorage faster than a 2 hp can manage anyway. For stowing on deck or rolling up for a locker you can't beat it. No one should be towing anything offshore and davits on a pretty C&C 110 would break my heart. 2 cents of course. KD On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 1:20 PM Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Some years ago, I purchased a used. west marine, zodiac roll up at a yard > sale and had an old 2hp kicker on it. I used in the area you are moving > to. More specifically, on the wesport river where there was nearly always > a 3 to 4 knot current (except slack tide). It did the job for us. Not > nearly as effortlessly as a RIB but, it worked. When I sold that boat the > buyer offered to buy the roll up and I sold it. So, As I was searching for > the new boat I went into Ocean state job lot, A local chain, liquidation > type place, where I had noticed they had sold some off brand PVC inflatable > boats. One 8'6 rollup and a 9'6 inflatable V hull, plywood floor. I read > and researched and researched and could find very little negative and a few > positive write ups. I opted for the latter and thought I should return > it... Well a waited too long for the return widow and kept it. > > After buying the new boat and launching, I finally unpacked, assembled and > inflated the inflatable boat. I couldn't be happier. The boat held air > all season and seemed comparable to any other boat on the dinghy dock. I > did end up buying a 2.5hp Lehr Propane powered OB for the back of it. I > love the propane option. I use the same bottle for the grill and they can > be changed out in less than a minute. You motor till it dies, unscrew the > expended bottle and screw in the new. 1 or 2 pulls and your off again. It > only weighs 35 lbs so putting it on the rail is pretty easy. > The roll up was hard to control through the water due the the flat, soft > bottom, the inflatable keel handles much better. 2.5 HP is enough for us > for now and the boat can take up to 8hp I think. > > The boat is called a Bestway Caspian Hydoforce Pro 110 and I paid $450 for > it. The smaller one was $369 i believe. I'm sure I'll get at least a few > more years out of it. It was tied to the dingy dock most of the summer and > it still looks brand new. The boat only weighs about 65lbs. So, I can > pull up on deck without too much effort and a spare halyard makes that even > easier! > > I'd love a RIB with a 10hp but, I don't have davits and the engine is > probably 100lbs. So, the boat, davits an engine hoist... your looking at > 7 - 10K all in. I spent 450 for the boat and 950 for the engine on sale at > west marine. I also had a bunch of WM gift cards from family members that > saved me another 300 so my out of pocket was like under $1100 for the > tender and motor! > > Oh, and the boat came with big tubes, a pump, oars, and the nice fill > caps. Again, I'm quite happy with the purchase. I'm willing to bet the > boat was made in the same factory as some of the big name boats. > > > Danny > > > > On 3/1/2017 3:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a > tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, > Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to > serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many > times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy > to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early > in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 > person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, > with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of > the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > >
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
A friend has an almost new 9.5' aluminum inflatable with a 15 hp electric start Honda at my place that he's looking to sell. I really like the aluminum. He towed it with his Tartan 3500. I really like it. I'll be back a week on Monday and be happy to show it to you, if you like Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Mar 1, 2017, at 16:19, ahycrace--- via CnC-List > wrote: > > Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a > new one great boat. Tows very good. > nothing but good things to say about it. > > Gary Kolc > "Liberty" > Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) > > Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: >> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender >> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and >> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a >> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on >> charters but never really paid much attention to detail. >> >> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to >> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in >> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person >> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with >> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the >> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic >> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. >> >> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your >> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors >> should I be considering as I make my selection? >> >> Regards, >> Bob McLaughlin >> C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
If you’re not using davits, you have to factor in how well the inflatable fits on your foredeck for inflating/deflating as well as carrying it on short day trips. Towing slows you down and gets dicey when the seas pick up. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 3:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards, Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Some years ago, I purchased a used. west marine, zodiac roll up at a yard sale and had an old 2hp kicker on it. I used in the area you are moving to. More specifically, on the wesport river where there was nearly always a 3 to 4 knot current (except slack tide). It did the job for us. Not nearly as effortlessly as a RIB but, it worked. When I sold that boat the buyer offered to buy the roll up and I sold it. So, As I was searching for the new boat I went into Ocean state job lot, A local chain, liquidation type place, where I had noticed they had sold some off brand PVC inflatable boats. One 8'6 rollup and a 9'6 inflatable V hull, plywood floor. I read and researched and researched and could find very little negative and a few positive write ups. I opted for the latter and thought I should return it... Well a waited too long for the return widow and kept it. After buying the new boat and launching, I finally unpacked, assembled and inflated the inflatable boat. I couldn't be happier. The boat held air all season and seemed comparable to any other boat on the dinghy dock. I did end up buying a 2.5hp Lehr Propane powered OB for the back of it. I love the propane option. I use the same bottle for the grill and they can be changed out in less than a minute. You motor till it dies, unscrew the expended bottle and screw in the new. 1 or 2 pulls and your off again. It only weighs 35 lbs so putting it on the rail is pretty easy. The roll up was hard to control through the water due the the flat, soft bottom, the inflatable keel handles much better. 2.5 HP is enough for us for now and the boat can take up to 8hp I think. The boat is called a Bestway Caspian Hydoforce Pro 110 and I paid $450 for it. The smaller one was $369 i believe. I'm sure I'll get at least a few more years out of it. It was tied to the dingy dock most of the summer and it still looks brand new. The boat only weighs about 65lbs. So, I can pull up on deck without too much effort and a spare halyard makes that even easier! I'd love a RIB with a 10hp but, I don't have davits and the engine is probably 100lbs. So, the boat, davits an engine hoist... your looking at 7 - 10K all in. I spent 450 for the boat and 950 for the engine on sale at west marine. I also had a bunch of WM gift cards from family members that saved me another 300 so my out of pocket was like under $1100 for the tender and motor! Oh, and the boat came with big tubes, a pump, oars, and the nice fill caps. Again, I'm quite happy with the purchase. I'm willing to bet the boat was made in the same factory as some of the big name boats. Danny On 3/1/2017 3:24 PM, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards, Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a new one great boat. Tows very good. nothing but good things to say about it. Gary Kolc "Liberty" Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay) Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List wrote: > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a > tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on > charters but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in > my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Re: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Bob, I have West Marine 9 foot model with the four panel wood floor. I have a 3.5 hp tohatsu outboard. It works well for me in the areas you intend on sailing. It's light enough to put up on a dinghy rack by myself at Sail Newport. Harry MIRAGE Newport, Rhode Island Sent from my iPhone 8 beta > On Mar 1, 2017, at 15:24, Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List > wrote: > > Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender > to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and > Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender > in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters > but never really paid much attention to detail. > > I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to > set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my > thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person > capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with > perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the > same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic > transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. > > I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your > thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors > should I be considering as I make my selection? > > Regards, > Bob McLaughlin > C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > > > ___ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase
Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards, Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" ___ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
