Hard Dinghy
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I thought I had uploaded these already but didn't see them so here they are again. I've had bigger sailboats, faster sailboats, sail boards, canoes, and kayaks but this is still my favorite.
A previous owner had modified the gaff rigged sail into a poorly shaped Franken-rig. One of these days I'll look into a better sail but it does okay as it is.
Those of you with hard dinghies, How do you keep water out of them when towing? I don't want to have to store it on the foredeck when traveling since I only have a 31' boat and foredeck space is limited. I have seen covers, but I am not convinced of their effectiveness. Convince me.
I had a dink that I purchased used in north Carolina got Bill of sale and title Delaware so brought back to Virginia used as row dink for a while till found a good deal on motor when I was ready to title boat found lost title and Bill of sale went down to dept of game and fish with picts of boat reg# Delaware and pict of haul I'd# they took my $ with additiona $30 for title search and said mail reg in 30 days if everything comes back clean . over winter cleaning out files I found old title and Bill sale but on visit to marina found boat was stolen over winter thevies took some kayaks too
Sorry to hear about your theft/loss. I think I have a plan for the registration. I am going to take a picture of the HIN to the DMV and explain that it has never been titled as it was non powered so didn't need registration. However, now that I am adding a motor, I need title and registration. I will see what they say.
Does anyone know what brand it would be HIN# is JOK00907H707 ?
Never mind, some intense Google-ing found it . $629 at Bass Pro Shops
http://www.sundolphin.com/water-tender/
Use it as a dinghy, a fishing boat, or utility rowboat; the Sun Dolphin Water Tender is as versatile as they come. This 2-person boat's modified cathedral hull and broad beam provide a soft, dry ride, excellent stability, and low draft, with maximum interior space. The Tender's design allows it to row true and straight. Transport it in the back of a pickup—no trailer needed. Measures 9' 4" in length. Features include molded bench seats, drink holders, and a motor mount for motors up to 5 horsepower. Made in USA.
- 2-person craft
- Length: 9', 4"
- Beam: 55"
- Soft, dry ride
- Molded bench seats
- Drink holders
- Motor mount
- Maximum weight capacity: 480 lb.
- Manufacturer's 2-year limited warranty
Manufacturer model #: WT94CW.
Pateco, the boat you have is the same as the Water Tender sold by WM at a very low cost. I would add transom plugs that can be removed when you are underway. They will keep the water flowing out when towing. They should be mounted above the waterline so that when stopped, minimal water comes back in. I would also purchase the cover or have a tight-fitting cover made to fit the tender. I haven't bought one yet, but this is the tender I intend to get for our summer cruises. On our small boat, I see no option other than towing, so no inflatable for me. The reviews of this small tender seem to indicate it is a pretty good option.
Scott, I looked at transom drain, but the back of the dinghy has foam flotation in the bench seat. I would have to drill about 24" long hole, and then put some sort of tubing in there to channel the water. Since it is rotomolded polyethylene, I am worried about keeping this drain sealed against leakage into the foam filled area between the inner and outer hull. Supposedly nothing sticks well to polyethylene hulls. Im also trying to figure out how to mount bow and stearn cleats to this hull. It came with a bow eye on the front of the hull, and two small plastic D rings on the stern. I would like a bow cleat for my Anchor, and stern cleats for tying up at the dock. Since it is just a plastic hull filled with foam, I am wondering how to attach these securely. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks Bud, I posted that photo quickly and didn't have time for an explanation. That's a stitch and glue pram I built a number of years ago. It always turned heads when we rowed through the anchorages. The young boys you see in the boat are now taller than me so we moved up to an inflatable with a go-fast motor. No one turns their heads to look at us anymore.
Danny, you can't get much of a better picture than that! Those kids will be rowing Antsy all over before long!