http://www.csjohnson.com Browse the marine hardware catalog under
"sailboard carrier"

I made a copy of the brackets out of 1/4" aluminum.



Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:08:34 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:

Marc,

What are "windsurfer brackets", where'd you buy them and what do they cost ?

Or did you make 'em ?

Thanks,

Courtney



Marc wrote:

I have the 10' gen III model on a 36' boat. The dinghy rides on
windsurfer brackets outboard of the lifelines. the 10'er planes one up
with a 5 hp, weight centered or 2 up, 2nd passenger forward. Dry ride,
good for long distance dinghying. Lot of parts.

On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:09:25 GMT, wrote:


On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 17:58:13 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:


I realize that if your boat is large or small, it's obvious, but........

Which do you prefer for dinghy size in a Porta Bote ?

Why ?

Thank you,

I have an 8 foot Porta Bote, and love it. My main reason for going short was
space limitations on the boat I use it with most often which is only 27 feet. I
don't like towing dinghys at all, so I wanted one that was easy to haul and fold
up by myself, and could ride on the foredeck for quick trips, unfolded, in a
pinch. The 10 footer was just too long for that. I find the 8 footer is more
roomy, rows better, and needs a MUCH smaller engine to plane than the almost 12
foot inflatable it replaced. That said, If you have the room, the 10 footer has
an advantage simply due to longer waterline.

BB