Dinghy For R25SC

[TLR]

Looking through the albums I do not see any dinghy's being carried on top of their
boats. Inflated or deflated in bag. I don't think I will be using it all that much but would like to have one. Is it to much trouble to take down?

Thanks for any advice
TLR

 

[JamesTXSD]

On that boat, I would think it is easier to strap it to a davit on the swim platform, as opposed to putting it on top of the boat.

 

[Red Raven]

We have a two person inflatable kayak we keep on top. It is a bit of a challenge to move it up and down but doable. I think a dinghy would be much more difficult unless you use a roof Davits or it were a small one with an inflatable floor and kept deflated in a bag.

 

[TLR]

Kind of my thoughts. I was thinking if I stored it deflated in bag on the starboard side on top, and a 2.5 hp motor on the starboard side it would help with the list to port. Putting it on the back platform seems to make the most sense.

Thanks
TLR

 

[stwendl]

You might want to look at kaboats. These are narrow dinghies like a regular inflatable. The smallest one is 12 ft long and weighs 45 lbs. similar in size to a Kajak but more stable , with a transom to mount an engine. Can be easily stored on top of the tug

 

[TLR]

Thanks for the information. Looks like a well built inflatable and not as much as the West Marine 8ft model.A lot of good people on this form.


Thanks
TLR