Please CRITIQUE this DINGHY......

High Cotton · 16-12-2007, 13:24

OK, I know I'm gonna catch Hell for this one, but what's wrong having this particular boat (or similar) as a tender ?
It looks comfortable, foam flotation, small outboard (which I want) and would be good from point "A" to point "B".........
What's the downside ?????
And for note, I have HEAVY DUTY davits that'll hold an iron bathtub.

All your opinions are welcome, the good, the bad and the ugly !
2007 Predator DLX

hatteras · 16-12-2007, 13:28

I like it! You can even go fishing. It is normaly sold with an electric motor. Seems to hold alot of gear. Does it have a draine plug, that would be nice.

senormechanico · 16-12-2007, 13:29

It depends on what type of seas you will encounter, what kind of stuff you want to carry etc. If you need to go out from the beach through surf, it would be way too time consuming to get aboard to get through the next wave. From a quick glance at the picture, there doesn't look to be much room for cruising stuff like groceries etc.

Steve B.

hatteras · 16-12-2007, 13:32

True. From experience I know this craft will not do good in waves. I have almost flipped one in the Florida panhandle along the beaches.

David_Old_Jersey · 16-12-2007, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by High Cotton

All your opinions are welcome, the good, the bad and the ugly !
2007 Predator DLX

I kinda like this one........

Having a table seems so dignified

Electric Mini Pontoon Boat

High Cotton · 16-12-2007, 13:48

The pontoon boat is cool, love the table for cocktails and horsdevours, but maybe sitting up high either approaching or departing the shoreline in the Carribean may be too exciting??? I dunno, I hate climbing "down" into my CARIBE, I just don't like inflatables, so I'm looking for options........
it appears there are the "Inflatable" crews and the "hard" crews.......
I may be switching to "the dark side"!

Jentine · 16-12-2007, 15:24

Nice dink if you are going fishing in the local pond. Too heavy, not enough freeboard for any kind of sea, no interior space unless you are including the live well, no guest space, not my idea of a respectable dinghy. I will take my Caribe any day or a Walker Bay for a hard rowing, small motor or sailing dinghy.

Celestialsailor · 16-12-2007, 15:40

I agree if you are doing beach landings and take-offs, it might be a hand full. Although it has plenty of floatation, this robs its ability for stowage...just a thought.
Also it may be a tad large to be hanging off a 40ft. boat if you are cruising.

44'cruisingcat · 16-12-2007, 15:58

It doesn't have much payload capacity. 3 people max. 7hp max is pretty low too. Looks nice for the money though.

Rez · 16-12-2007, 16:03

What conversation piece!

**S/V Elusive** · 16-12-2007, 16:10

The boat's model name says it all. How would that be in inclement weather? Especially if you are placing an anchor, picking one up? Think of all the duties your dink needs to accomplish.

Kanani · 16-12-2007, 19:33

I know that they advertise "Good UV protection" but I have seen similar dinghies around, Sun-rotted after a few years.

Seeratlas · 16-12-2007, 19:42

I have one very much like this. works great for a small lake boat and is pretty darned stable. Not easily rowed, heavier than it needs to be, and I sure wouldn't want to try and beach one in any sea higher than six or seven inches

heheheh.

Take a look at the porta bote. Mine is 20 something years old, just as strong as the day I bought it. When 25 footers were running for shore to get out of the weather and building seas, I was out fishing, and stayed there. Thing bobs around on top like a petrel. You need a clever but simple modification to use more than a 60 lb motor, but even with a 5hp, and me at about 230lbs or so, mine planes just fine. Also folds up for storage on deck using about the same space as an old style 'classic' surboard of similar length. Stable enough to stand up in and walk around too. Can't say enough good about it. Main negative is the material is a beeatch to paint

heheh

seer

16-12-2007, 13:24	#1
High Cotton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Shores Boat: Endeavour E40 Posts: 261	Please CRITIQUE this DINGHY...... OK, I know I'm gonna catch Hell for this one, but what's wrong having this particular boat (or similar) as a tender ? It looks comfortable, foam flotation, small outboard (which I want) and would be good from point "A" to point "B"......... What's the downside ????? And for note, I have HEAVY DUTY davits that'll hold an iron bathtub. All your opinions are welcome, the good, the bad and the ugly ! 2007 Predator DLX __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]____________________________________________ S/V High Cotton "Had I known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself !!! AUTHOR: My dear ole MOM

16-12-2007, 13:28	#2
hatteras Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 78	Good I like it! You can even go fishing. It is normaly sold with an electric motor. Seems to hold alot of gear. Does it have a draine plug, that would be nice.

16-12-2007, 13:48	#6
High Cotton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Shores Boat: Endeavour E40 Posts: 261	The pontoon boat is cool, love the table for cocktails and horsdevours, but maybe sitting up high either approaching or departing the shoreline in the Carribean may be too exciting??? I dunno, I hate climbing "down" into my CARIBE, I just don't like inflatables, so I'm looking for options........ it appears there are the "Inflatable" crews and the "hard" crews....... I may be switching to "the dark side"! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]____________________________________________ S/V High Cotton "Had I known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself !!! AUTHOR: My dear ole MOM

16-12-2007, 15:24	#7
Jentine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts Boat: Beneteau 393, "Blackthorn" Posts: 517 Images: 5	Nice dink if you are going fishing in the local pond. Too heavy, not enough freeboard for any kind of sea, no interior space unless you are including the live well, no guest space, not my idea of a respectable dinghy. I will take my Caribe any day or a Walker Bay for a hard rowing, small motor or sailing dinghy. __________________ Jim We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." --Aristotle

16-12-2007, 15:40	#8
Celestialsailor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Big Island Boat: Ingrid 38 Posts: 555 Images: 4	I agree if you are doing beach landings and take-offs, it might be a hand full. Although it has plenty of floatation, this robs its ability for stowage...just a thought. Also it may be a tad large to be hanging off a 40ft. boat if you are cruising. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow - what a ride!"

16-12-2007, 13:29	#3
senormechanico Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Whidbey Island WA Boat: Dragonfly 1000 trimaran Posts: 836	It depends on what type of seas you will encounter, what kind of stuff you want to carry etc. If you need to go out from the beach through surf, it would be way too time consuming to get aboard to get through the next wave. From a quick glance at the picture, there doesn't look to be much room for cruising stuff like groceries etc. Steve B.

16-12-2007, 13:32	#4
hatteras Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 78	True. From experience I know this craft will not do good in waves. I have almost flipped one in the Florida panhandle along the beaches.

16-12-2007, 15:58	#9
44'cruisingcat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,543 Images: 32	It doesn't have much payload capacity. 3 people max. 7hp max is pretty low too. Looks nice for the money though.

16-12-2007, 16:03	#10
Rez Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 87	What conversation piece! __________________ Rez "Have a good time, do as little damage as you can." Harold Coby

16-12-2007, 16:10	#11
S/V Elusive Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura Harbor, CA Boat: Endeavour, Ketch, 43 ft., Elusive Posts: 2,276	The boat's model name says it all. How would that be in inclement weather? Especially if you are placing an anchor, picking one up? Think of all the duties your dink needs to accomplish. __________________ "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward Thomas

16-12-2007, 19:33	#12
Kanani Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern California Boat: Was - Passport 45 Ketch Posts: 654	I know that they advertise "Good UV protection" but I have seen similar dinghies around, Sun-rotted after a few years.

16-12-2007, 19:42	#13
Seeratlas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Boat: 44'Brewer Schooner, 50 ' Bertram Posts: 217	I have one very much like this. works great for a small lake boat and is pretty darned stable. Not easily rowed, heavier than it needs to be, and I sure wouldn't want to try and beach one in any sea higher than six or seven inches heheheh. Take a look at the porta bote. Mine is 20 something years old, just as strong as the day I bought it. When 25 footers were running for shore to get out of the weather and building seas, I was out fishing, and stayed there. Thing bobs around on top like a petrel. You need a clever but simple modification to use more than a 60 lb motor, but even with a 5hp, and me at about 230lbs or so, mine planes just fine. Also folds up for storage on deck using about the same space as an old style 'classic' surboard of similar length. Stable enough to stand up in and walk around too. Can't say enough good about it. Main negative is the material is a beeatch to paint heheh seer

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