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Dingy davits on the stern!
krj Steve wrote: The companionway hatch is the primary routine and emergency exit AFT and the FWD hatch is primarily for sail bags but I did make it big enough for the largest cew member to escape through should there be an engine or galley fire. (It is a Bowmar and I ordered it with hatch dogs that could be operated from outside as well as inside. However it can also be locked from the inside for dock side security.) In response the earlier recommendations: The dingy is a ordinary inflateable (non-RIB) but has a simi-rigid, sectional floor and still takes up some storage space when deflated. The last time I "rolled" it up the special "inflateable" anti foul paint caused major staining where it contacted the inflateables topside fabric. The total inflateable w/transom and floor boards just doesn't fit into any reasonable bag. Much easier to stow on deck and let enough air out so it doesn't block the view of the helmsman. I'm really looking at this as an ultimate way to short range cruise in local water and have the dingy ready to launch on short notice or in each anchorage. I also plan to do some winter sailing and want the dink available. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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