Edd We used a Zoom by Zodiac 260 Aero Air Floor Inflatable Boat (8-Feet 6-Inch x 5-Feet) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JRQT10/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_bm64Eb6H2HAHW On our prior 35 MK1 w a 2hp Honda. No problems. https://flic.kr/p/6Lk1KG
That said, I love my Kato davits and having a RIB. But, we don’t race...cruise only. Tom B Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 > On Jun 12, 2020, at 8:20 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:59:24 -0400 > From: Edd Schillay <e...@schillay.com> > To: Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Stus-List Roll-Up Inflatable Dinghies and Motors > Message-ID: <ff060048-d8db-4bf0-b2f7-dac9082c4...@schillay.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Listers, > > So I?m looking to add a dinghy and motor to the Enterprise to take advantage > of some of the fantastic anchorages in the area (and yes, the dinghy will be > named ?Galileo?). But II have some limitations ? I don?t want to install > davits on my stern and I have no place at my club to store the dinghy when > not being used. > > Question 1: Does anyone have experience with these roll-up inflatables? Any > recommendations? They appear to be around 50 pounds and fairly easy to > inflate and repack. I see prices ranging from $300 to $1,000. They look to be > very workable and I can stow them in the v-berth when not in use. > > Questions 2: When it comes to a motor, I?d like to avoid a gas engine. I hear > nothing but problems keeping those things running well and I?m no expert > mechanic like Josh. I?m not sure I?d want to shell out the big bucks for a > Torqueedo, but I?d like to know if anyone on the list has experience with > other electrics or propane outboards. I want lightweight and I don?t need > speed ? just something t get me to a beach. > > Thanks all! > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Captain of the Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL
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