The perfect dinghy?

[Peter]

I follow a blog called Boat Bits Boat Bits that often shares gems of information with cruising folk.
One such gem was a link to the "perfect dinghy" , the Portland Pudgy.
Dinghy | Lifeboat | Yacht Tender | Sailing Dinghy | Portland Pudgy

Check it out. It could just be a perfect solution to the dinghy dilema!

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[j.hunter9999]

Peter - I really like the Pudgy. Its just so darn expensive. Especially when you add in the sailing rig and life raft cover. I think the Capt. of Sin Tacha should attempt to design and build a scaled down version that fits on the foredeck of our beloved Vegas. Then said generous Captain could make the plans available to the rest of us!

Jack
Bella - V2620

 

[pjacobs55]

Ha Ha .. a little beyond my capabilities!
It'll fit the fore deck for length, but I'd have to make a few measurements for width, especially near the bow.

Anyway, if I were going off shore, I'd certainly give it serious consideration! But for now I'll stick with the ultra-lite Black Fly.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[vega1860]

We looked into the Pudgy before leaving Hawaii. It is very appealing, but we decided it is just a bit too big for our little boat. It might be OK if you have a roller reefing headsail though.

"Fair Winds"

Chuck and Laura
SV Lealea, V1860
Still in Eureka d:^(