How much for a usable dinghy and outboard?

theonecalledtom · 08-05-2008, 20:32

I've started looking for a dinghy over the last few months. Preferences are for:

<= 9' (needs to go on my foredeck) inflatable
Takes 4Hp or so
Capable of carrying 3 normal sized humans (so perhaps 550lbs capacity)
Sturdy enough to take pebble beach landings and small surf

Will I be able to find this in Southern California for less than $1000 without inheriting a whole host of problems?

SkiprJohn · 09-05-2008, 10:24

Just to keep your thread alive I would think you could find exactly what you want for your price. It'll have to be used though. I prefer hard dinghies and the only experience I have is with an Avon 12 footer with a Honda 9.9 so what opinions I can offer would be rather worthless. They don't row worth a darn so I don't care for inflatables. Good luck.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

Charlie · 09-05-2008, 11:05

I've kept an eye on craigs list in San Diego and have found exactly what you are looking for. Good Luck with the search. Be patient and you'll find one.

Morgan Paul · 09-05-2008, 11:09

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I've kept an eye on craigs list

Good advice

bstreep · 09-05-2008, 11:09

That's a good ballpark.

Southern Star · 09-05-2008, 20:18

I think you should have no problem finding a PVC inflatable to meet your price/design needs, but you may be wise to consider spending a bit more and getting one made from hypalon. If you live in Socal, you'll find that the PVC boats will have less than half the lifespan of hypalon due to their increased susceptibility to UV rays.

Brad

08-05-2008, 20:32	#1
theonecalledtom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal Boat: Downeaster 38' - Blue Dolphin Posts: 157 Images: 1	How much for a usable dinghy and outboard? I've started looking for a dinghy over the last few months. Preferences are for: <= 9' (needs to go on my foredeck) inflatable Takes 4Hp or so Capable of carrying 3 normal sized humans (so perhaps 550lbs capacity) Sturdy enough to take pebble beach landings and small surf Will I be able to find this in Southern California for less than $1000 without inheriting a whole host of problems?

09-05-2008, 11:05	#3
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,521 Images: 2	I've kept an eye on craigs list in San Diego and have found exactly what you are looking for. Good Luck with the search. Be patient and you'll find one. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

09-05-2008, 11:09	#5
bstreep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX/Corpus Christi, TX Boat: 1990 Macintosh 47, "Merlin" Posts: 274	That's a good ballpark. __________________ Bill Streep San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX

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09-05-2008, 10:24	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,753	Just to keep your thread alive I would think you could find exactly what you want for your price. It'll have to be used though. I prefer hard dinghies and the only experience I have is with an Avon 12 footer with a Honda 9.9 so what opinions I can offer would be rather worthless. They don't row worth a darn so I don't care for inflatables. Good luck. Kind Regards, JohnL

09-05-2008, 20:18	#6
Southern Star Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada; Playa Zaragoza, Isla de Margarita Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40 'Estrella del Sur' Posts: 689	I think you should have no problem finding a PVC inflatable to meet your price/design needs, but you may be wise to consider spending a bit more and getting one made from hypalon. If you live in Socal, you'll find that the PVC boats will have less than half the lifespan of hypalon due to their increased susceptibility to UV rays. Brad