Greetings! I have 2 quick questions about a dinghy I am purchasing: 1. The boat is currently stored outdoors and inflated (in New England). I too plan to leave it outdoors. Should I deflate it and roll it or just leave it outdoors as is? 2. Is $330 a fair price for a Quicksilver 240 RU-S-EA (8 foot)year 2002? Thanks, Richard
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Fair Price
I paid something similar last year on e-bay. It was an older one. UV will kill it. If you plan to keep it outside, keep it lightly inflated and get a cover. If infrequent use (like mine; I use a hard dink normally) delate it and store inside. Rick D.
I paid something similar last year on e-bay. It was an older one. UV will kill it. If you plan to keep it outside, keep it lightly inflated and get a cover. If infrequent use (like mine; I use a hard dink normally) delate it and store inside. Rick D.
Richard I'm also looking near by.
I'm in Noank starting this season and have started looking for inflatables. From what I've seen so far $330 sounds quite good since it's newer. Have you checked the new consignment place in Mystic yet? There is also one in Wickford, RI. I'll be looking at those over the next couple of months. If you happen apon another good deal could ya send me an e-mail? It would be much appreciated. See ya on the Sound! Rob
I'm in Noank starting this season and have started looking for inflatables. From what I've seen so far $330 sounds quite good since it's newer. Have you checked the new consignment place in Mystic yet? There is also one in Wickford, RI. I'll be looking at those over the next couple of months. If you happen apon another good deal could ya send me an e-mail? It would be much appreciated. See ya on the Sound! Rob
Dink storage
1. I wouldn't roll it up until it is gradually warmed up room temp. I think the best way to store one, if you have room, is with only enought air in it to keep its shape. And out of direct sun light. 2. Sounds like a very good price.
1. I wouldn't roll it up until it is gradually warmed up room temp. I think the best way to store one, if you have room, is with only enought air in it to keep its shape. And out of direct sun light. 2. Sounds like a very good price.
Dinghy Inflated in the Basement
My boat is also in Noank but I live in Enfield, CT. I keep my dinghy inflated in the basement, but I also go down there now and then and sit in it and have a beer. I miss being on the water and I'm tired of this perpetual cold weather. I bought mine two years ago new - Achilles 9'6" - from Defender in Waterford for $1300.
My boat is also in Noank but I live in Enfield, CT. I keep my dinghy inflated in the basement, but I also go down there now and then and sit in it and have a beer. I miss being on the water and I'm tired of this perpetual cold weather. I bought mine two years ago new - Achilles 9'6" - from Defender in Waterford for $1300.
Watch out for cats!
I thought I would store mine in the garage, too inflated a bit, but my cats got to it and needed, Im not sure whether it is Kneaded or how it is spelled, anyway, clawed the crap out of it with a million holes! Now thrown and gone! They like that kind of stuff to exercise their claws in! Could have strangled them!
I thought I would store mine in the garage, too inflated a bit, but my cats got to it and needed, Im not sure whether it is Kneaded or how it is spelled, anyway, clawed the crap out of it with a million holes! Now thrown and gone! They like that kind of stuff to exercise their claws in! Could have strangled them!
Its called 'making biscuits'
Some people define 'crazy' as anyone who has more cats than yourself.
Some people define 'crazy' as anyone who has more cats than yourself.
mice!!
I too kept my 1st inflatable in the basement.a zodiac,,bombarb tropic....semi inflated..we lived near the woods and had a mouse problem in the winter...little did I know that mice love the glue that holds our dingy's together...come spring most of the seams were completly chewed through...i was stunned. last year we bought a new west marine RIB keep in outside at the marina rack...semi deflated and covered.
I too kept my 1st inflatable in the basement.a zodiac,,bombarb tropic....semi inflated..we lived near the woods and had a mouse problem in the winter...little did I know that mice love the glue that holds our dingy's together...come spring most of the seams were completly chewed through...i was stunned. last year we bought a new west marine RIB keep in outside at the marina rack...semi deflated and covered.
Wonder if Rob and Dennis
Kept theirs in the same basement if the varmints would have left them alone? Oh, and anyone who has cats that do not live in a barn is crazy.
Kept theirs in the same basement if the varmints would have left them alone? Oh, and anyone who has cats that do not live in a barn is crazy.
Squirrels
Have a fiberglass dinghy with teak trim, it sits in the yard on a trailer. Last winter during the big snow, the squirrels were desparate for anything chewable. They stripped the electrical wires, chewed up the woodwork and sampled anything plastic.
Have a fiberglass dinghy with teak trim, it sits in the yard on a trailer. Last winter during the big snow, the squirrels were desparate for anything chewable. They stripped the electrical wires, chewed up the woodwork and sampled anything plastic.
Farm Life
when one lives on a farm, all manner of critters come to visit, especially at night! Cats along with coons, dogs, horses, bobcats, mice, skunks, etc. even a bear a time or two, have stopped by! you gotta love em!
when one lives on a farm, all manner of critters come to visit, especially at night! Cats along with coons, dogs, horses, bobcats, mice, skunks, etc. even a bear a time or two, have stopped by! you gotta love em!
Not Just the Farm
Our back yard backs up onto the buffer for the Eglin Test Range Property I have seen coyotes, fox, coons, rabbit, deer, jackalopes, possum, falcons, owls buzzards, water moccasins, rattlers and coral snakes in my back yard. Others have also seen gators pigs and bears. Stray cats and dogs do not last long here. All this and the bugs, heat and humidity is why you should not move to Florida. You'll have to excuse me now my neighbor just told me the beer is on the boat and it is time to go sailing.
Our back yard backs up onto the buffer for the Eglin Test Range Property I have seen coyotes, fox, coons, rabbit, deer, jackalopes, possum, falcons, owls buzzards, water moccasins, rattlers and coral snakes in my back yard. Others have also seen gators pigs and bears. Stray cats and dogs do not last long here. All this and the bugs, heat and humidity is why you should not move to Florida. You'll have to excuse me now my neighbor just told me the beer is on the boat and it is time to go sailing.
Farm life two
Dennis, we can add to your list; lots of deer, a fox or two and coyotes. And John, you have crazy squirrels too? I was taught in school that they are suppose to hibernate this time of they year. What's going on? Luckily none of them has munched our Avon. Must be the British glue. And Rick, we're gonna get you for that!
Dennis, we can add to your list; lots of deer, a fox or two and coyotes. And John, you have crazy squirrels too? I was taught in school that they are suppose to hibernate this time of they year. What's going on? Luckily none of them has munched our Avon. Must be the British glue. And Rick, we're gonna get you for that!
Rick, complain about the bugs and heat and then
go sailing? Hummm... It was above freezing 1 day in Jan. here.
go sailing? Hummm... It was above freezing 1 day in Jan. here.
I Know, It is Terrible Down Here
I am going to leave as soon as I get a chance, yeah right. You know I wonder if that was really the basis for “The War of Northern Aggression” that them Yankees started 140 years ago. They were mad that they could not go sailing 10 or 11 months a year. Come the end of the summer it may help you feel better that we do not sail in August as the temps are usually in the mid to upper nineties the humidity hovers around 100 percent, the winds are 0 and variable while the water temps are in the mid to upper eighties.
I am going to leave as soon as I get a chance, yeah right. You know I wonder if that was really the basis for “The War of Northern Aggression” that them Yankees started 140 years ago. They were mad that they could not go sailing 10 or 11 months a year. Come the end of the summer it may help you feel better that we do not sail in August as the temps are usually in the mid to upper nineties the humidity hovers around 100 percent, the winds are 0 and variable while the water temps are in the mid to upper eighties.
Actually ... it's not all that great down here ..
went out sailing today... near 80 ... 5-10 wind ... just barely enough to keep us moving around 3-5 kts. water real flat on the gulf. Spilled a can of Bud because a crew person wanted to point out the dolphins and moved too fast. Spinnaker gave us a little bit of a problem on the gybe ... sweat like pig dead downwind ... so we went to broad reach. It's tough down here in Naples Vic "Seven"
went out sailing today... near 80 ... 5-10 wind ... just barely enough to keep us moving around 3-5 kts. water real flat on the gulf. Spilled a can of Bud because a crew person wanted to point out the dolphins and moved too fast. Spinnaker gave us a little bit of a problem on the gybe ... sweat like pig dead downwind ... so we went to broad reach. It's tough down here in Naples Vic "Seven"
Sit tight Frank, you'll get your revenge!
Florida summers are pretty miserable for sailing. Temps in the 90's, 100% humidity, rain and violent thunderstorms every day, mosquitos, no-see-ums...and no wind. While we're sweltering, you'll be chillin' like a villain. Peter H23 "Raven"
Florida summers are pretty miserable for sailing. Temps in the 90's, 100% humidity, rain and violent thunderstorms every day, mosquitos, no-see-ums...and no wind. While we're sweltering, you'll be chillin' like a villain. Peter H23 "Raven"
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