Name This Dinghy

ssullivan · 16-08-2008, 09:24

Oh boy... another "which boat" thread!

I want a dingy that:

*Can carry enormous loads
*Can row well
*Can plane with an 8 horse engine
*Is stable in the rough stuff
*Keeps spray to a minimum when planing
*Weights next to nothing (ha ha )
*Is in the 10-12ft range

Any advice?

Was leaning toward aluminum jon/fishing type boats. Getting tired of inflating my dying Caribe.

stevensc · 16-08-2008, 10:03

These are pretty rugged and the 12' VV hull model has a 42" wide bottom they have a 10' but has a 36" bottom.
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Some downsides: they are noisy, can cause damage when bumping against a hull. Maybe spray the floor with truck bed liner for noise reduction and put a good soft white rub rail around the gunnel. I like the idea and may try it some time, I don't know if if they are stable enough to board over the side when snorkeling?
Steve

defjef · 17-08-2008, 15:17

AcquaPro

I just got a new 10" alum RIB. Great boat. They are made in NZ imported by TradeWinds in Costa Mesa CA. Excellent prices too .. better than Avon RIBa at Defender. I can plane with an 8 at half throttle (one person), dry, no swamping large tubes. Check it out. Hypalon too.

ssullivan · 17-08-2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by defjef

AcquaPro

I just got a new 10" alum RIB. Great boat. They are made in NZ imported by TradeWinds in Costa Mesa CA. Excellent prices too .. better than Avon RIBa at Defender. I can plane with an 8 at half throttle (one person), dry, no swamping large tubes. Check it out. Hypalon too.

Sounds nice... but how does it row?

defjef · 17-08-2008, 16:10

It rows OK, It has a deep V hull. and a sole with a bilge, so you don't get wet feet. I row little so I have no comparison. To my eye it's the best RIB out there, bar none.

16-08-2008, 09:24	#1
ssullivan Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,531 Images: 1	Name This Dinghy Oh boy... another "which boat" thread! I want a dingy that: Can carry enormous loads Can row well Can plane with an 8 horse engine Is stable in the rough stuff Keeps spray to a minimum when planing Weights next to nothing (ha ha ) *Is in the 10-12ft range Any advice? Was leaning toward aluminum jon/fishing type boats. Getting tired of inflating my dying Caribe.

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16-08-2008, 10:03	#2
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 162	These are pretty rugged and the 12' VV hull model has a 42" wide bottom they have a 10' but has a 36" bottom. Home Some downsides: they are noisy, can cause damage when bumping against a hull. Maybe spray the floor with truck bed liner for noise reduction and put a good soft white rub rail around the gunnel. I like the idea and may try it some time, I don't know if if they are stable enough to board over the side when snorkeling? Steve

17-08-2008, 15:17	#3
defjef Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: up from NYC Boat: Shiva - Contest 36s Posts: 1,360	AcquaPro I just got a new 10" alum RIB. Great boat. They are made in NZ imported by TradeWinds in Costa Mesa CA. Excellent prices too .. better than Avon RIBa at Defender. I can plane with an 8 at half throttle (one person), dry, no swamping large tubes. Check it out. Hypalon too.

17-08-2008, 16:10	#5
defjef Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: up from NYC Boat: Shiva - Contest 36s Posts: 1,360	It rows OK, It has a deep V hull. and a sole with a bilge, so you don't get wet feet. I row little so I have no comparison. To my eye it's the best RIB out there, bar none.