One friend gave me a 2000 Watertender 9.4 tri-hull with built-in drink
holders because he got a Folding Bote and noone else would take it.

Another friend gave me his 3HP 1993 Yamaha 2-stroker with about 8
hours on it after he sold his Hatteras 56 and moved into a big house
to make the wife happy.

I paid $12 for a Minn-Kota trollin' motor at a thrift shop in nearly
new condition. The battery was $36 on sale, though.

It's the "perfect" hard dingy at these prices......(c;

Took second place at the marina dingy races on just one engine!
No, not the MinnKota....(c;


On Thu, 25 Dec 2003 12:07:57 -0800, "Pete" wrote:

I've been searching for the "perfect" hard dinghy, but so far have come up
empty.
It should:
row well in calm, chop and surf
carry my family + provisions - 500-600lb capacity minimum
be unsinkable - built in floatation or better, an inflateable collar (like
the new Walker Bay's)
fit on the foredeck = 8', requiring a two piece nesting design
function as a lifeboat - I can make/add what I feel is necessary
be equipped (or equippable) with a sailing rig
be durable and repairable - GRP is easier to patch than injection molded
plastic And of course, be affordable - less than $1500 for a used one in
good cond., new around $2000 with sailing rig

Any suggestions?

-Pete







Larry W4CSC

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