Dinghy while I wait for sail

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Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
While I wait to find my sail boat, I am thinking of getting a late model dinghy.
Not a sail boat substitute but something to play around in the harbor & perhaps venture to Catalina island :)

~ 3 years old, 10 feet RIB with 9hp motor & trailer in decent condition, $2750 a decent value?
West marine, pacific & tohatsu are the brands.
 
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MacGregor 25 San Diego
Take a look at ebay. I just bought a new inflatable from a place on there called busters marine. They are blowing out all of their last years models of mercury inflatables. I just got a brand new 2013 8'10" air floor boat for $738 shipped to my door and they are even giving me a free cover for it as well. They have a number of different boats listed on there right now. Not sure if I saw a 10 footer exactly but I know there were ones bigger than what I got.

At that price you've got a lot of room for power options. That said, not sure I'd venture all the way to catalina on a 10' dinghy, but then again I'm dumb enough to be planning a trip on a laser which isn't much bigger.
 
Ross

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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Build one ! more fun and good experience.
 
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Stu Jackson said:
Don't even think about going to Catalina Island with that boat. Ever.
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Which one, the dinghy, or the laser. I dont think the dinghy would be much fun, but the laser would be a blast. It's been done before many times, and I've already done longer open ocean sails in one. Hell some kids did it in Optimists a few years back!
 
Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Stu Jackson said:
Don't even think about going to Catalina Island with that boat. Ever.

For your safety.
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On a very calm day I would think about it but would I actually do it? I dont think so. I can just imagine the pounding on the boat and occupants, not much fun after the first five minutes and not to mention the added hazards.
 
Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Ross said:
Build one ! more fun and good experience.
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Would love too, but don't have the time or space to embark on such a project.
 
Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
I just discovered that there is such a thing called 'Boston Whaler,' and they are expensive. A 110 model would fit my need as a puttering around boat which can also be used as a tender for the eventual sail boat.

I only found one 110 on the local classified list.
 
Bill Roosa

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It only takes a back yard under the 15x15 deck and 3 weekends!!!
8-ball dingy. It sails, it rows, you can put a motor on it if you don't mind paying the taxes. It is a blast to sail in 5-7 knots of wind in a protected harbor and works great as a tender. Pretty handy if you HAVE to make a fairly long trip away from the boat for ''operator error" issues. Made the 14 NM trip for 2.5 gal of diesel in about 3 hours. Towboat wanted $500....... needless to say we fixed the fuel gauge with a small portion of the $500 saved......always good to have an option.
 
Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
@Bill, thanks for the project info, give me encouragement, but for now I think I will stick with the dinghy/tender option. By the way:
Used, 3 years old: ~10 feet with 9hp motor & trailer in decent condition, $2750 a decent value?
 
Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Patrice said:
Your kit at 2750$, is it new or used ?
How old ? hard to say if $ is decent without knowing more.
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I updated the info above; used 3 years old and very good condition according to the owner.
 
Bill Roosa

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currently boatless wishing Harrington Harbor North, MD
Well the 8-ball cost:
plans $50
2 sheets of 1/4 ply 50
fiberglass and resin ~70
hardware for sailing ~100
hardware for rowing ~15
wood for dagger board, rudder and mast ~25
total $310
I got the 8' oars for free as they were made of excess bits and pieces.
the sail I made myself ~50 ft^2 for $30
So even if you are a dumb bunny and have to start all over and double the price you are hard pressed to top $1000.
I knocked this out in about 3 days of 14 hours or 3 weekends.
 
THECUSCUS

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Macgregor & Island Packet VENTURE 25 & IP-38 NORTH EAST, MD
Yeah, build one! Basic hand tools and wood from Lowes.



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Picflight

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Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
2008 Boston Whaler 130 are listed ~$10,000. What are these models actually being sold for?
 
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