I need a dinghy ... or at the least something that will "easily", fit the deck of a Bristol 30, and/or trail nicely behind the boat.
I'm looking at the stand-up boards and wonder how stable they are and if a small, removable container might be attachable ... anyone using unique alternatives?
Paddle boards are about the most inefficient mode of transportation. It might rival the skateboard.
They take a tremendous amount of time and energy for the amount of distance traveled. This is made worse if you have to head into the wind. With some practice I think you can maybe stay dry.
I watched people paddling their hearts out into the wind to inch forward or at best hold position. A good way to potentially get stuck at the dinghydock.
Either a small dinghy with a soft floor, or a portaboat you can collapse and store on the rail. SUPB's are for adventuring not hauling fuel, water and getting to shore.
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I have a 9 foot dinghy it is plastic and is fine in good weather but I think it will degrade pretty quickly if not covered.
I like the idea of the "Nesting boats" several videos on YouTube I think that is the route I will go when I get to do longer trips. Might even build it myself. I have a Tartan 30 so I understand the challenges
I replaced by 100 lb inflatable with a 60 lb Eastport Pram, which is a kit boat from Chesapeake Light Craft. I can sail it with a Standing Lug sail, row it, or motor with my Honda 2.5 Horsepower. She holds 375 lbs.
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Re: Dinghy ... Unique Alternatives
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Originally Posted by Kjretlaw
Either a small dinghy with a soft floor, or a portaboat you can collapse and store on the rail. SUPB's are for adventuring not hauling fuel, water and getting to shore.
I think you nailed it with the portaboat. I have never had one but watched a couple with two kids, about eight yrs. old, use one with a small OB and they had it stored on the rail in no time.