About 5 years ago I bought a Zodiac Fastroller inflatable - the one with the pressurized floor and keel. It has been well cared for and fun to putter in, but it's already starting to fall apart. I've recently heard this is not unusual for this model. I'm now considering a new dinghy (if my wife approves) and we're leaning towards a traditional wood or fiberglass one with the added possibility of a sail kit, perhaps something in the 8 to 9 foot range. I'm trying to do some intenet research on different manufacturers, but unfortunately I'm generally coming up empty. I'm not interested in Walker Bay or that style, but that's about all I've found. I know inflatables have a major piece of the market, but traditional dinghys must still be out there. I would apprecaite any leads in terms of manufacturers, names, etc. Thanks!
Traditional Dinghy
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me too. i will keep an eye on your post. i'm leaning toward a rib just b/c it has a more traditional hull, plus extra stability. I cant even figure out how to google what we are looking for though.
I think one possibility is looking around the marinas. i'm in a big marina, and there are a couple for sale, but still not what i'm looking for. at least you could get some names off the plate maybe?
good luck
I think one possibility is looking around the marinas. i'm in a big marina, and there are a couple for sale, but still not what i'm looking for. at least you could get some names off the plate maybe?
good luck
Dyer, the traditional dingy of true yachtsmen.
http://www.dyerboats.com/dyer_dhow.html
I have had 2 and loved them.
Have fun
Joe S
http://www.dyerboats.com/dyer_dhow.html
I have had 2 and loved them.
Have fun
Joe S
A wide selection
can be found at Gig Harbor boatworks where there make traditional boats out of modern materials. The 10 ft Navigator might be what you are looking for. I have the 14 ft whitehall which is a little on the large size for a tender but I is a real peasure to row or sail and a small electric motor will push it along quite nicely.
http://www.ghboats.com/
can be found at Gig Harbor boatworks where there make traditional boats out of modern materials. The 10 ft Navigator might be what you are looking for. I have the 14 ft whitehall which is a little on the large size for a tender but I is a real peasure to row or sail and a small electric motor will push it along quite nicely.
http://www.ghboats.com/
Given the size of your boat, either an 8' or so hard dinghy or if you need a larger one, a nesting dinghy, would be the way to go.
Two boats I'd recommend
While the Dyer's are the old traditional dinghy and I'd be proud to own one, the two dinghy's I'd recommend are the Trinka and a fatty knees. The Trinka is built like a tank, very solid boat with great workmanship. You can get two sizes. The fatty knees is a lapstrake design and also a very solid nice boat. Check them out. Not sure where to buy them other than in Noank, Ct. there is a boatyard that sells the Trinka.
While the Dyer's are the old traditional dinghy and I'd be proud to own one, the two dinghy's I'd recommend are the Trinka and a fatty knees. The Trinka is built like a tank, very solid boat with great workmanship. You can get two sizes. The fatty knees is a lapstrake design and also a very solid nice boat. Check them out. Not sure where to buy them other than in Noank, Ct. there is a boatyard that sells the Trinka.
What is a nesting dinghy?
Been following this quote as I would also like to add a sailing dinghy that would be very easy to tow behind my 310. Would also like a wheel permanently mounted somewhere so that it would be easy to carry back and forth from the dinghy rack.
Been following this quote as I would also like to add a sailing dinghy that would be very easy to tow behind my 310. Would also like a wheel permanently mounted somewhere so that it would be easy to carry back and forth from the dinghy rack.
This might be a good, if somewhat expensive solution for you.
It's a Niccols Lite NN10-II nesting dinghy.
In Dave Gerr's book that I just bought he has plans for a dink he calls "Nester". Eleven feet that comes apart and one piece fits inside the other. 135 pounds but each half floats by its self so it can be assembled in the water.
I am thinking real hard about making a traditional 'Pram' that is in Edwin Monk's book 16 boat you can build, (Or something close to that name.)
It is built from oak, cedar and mahogany, will probably cost a ton for the wood, but will be something to row adn look at!
Jack
It is built from oak, cedar and mahogany, will probably cost a ton for the wood, but will be something to row adn look at!
Jack
Those are just begging to be stolen. I want a dink that is so butt ugly that no one would even think about stealing it.
If you want something less expensive, stable (Catamaran style), easy to row and power you might want to consider the livingston,
http://chesapeakelivingstonsales.com/
Have fun
Joe S
http://chesapeakelivingstonsales.com/
Have fun
Joe S
I "Third" Gig Harbor dinghy
What makes the Gig Harbor dinghies so exceptional is what you can't see - their light weight. The typical hard shell will weigh quite a bit which make them hard to launch and ship. Gig Harbor uses a process that is used on aircraft which results in MUCH lighter weight fiberglass.
Caution: when asking about price be sure to sit down before you hear the answer.
Every once in a while a used one comes up for sale and this could be a good buying opportunity. A sailing model would be absolutely tops.
Nesting dinghy: I really like this concept but so far I haven't seen one that is what I want - 3 piece that could be used in sections? The other thing I'd want is a light weight one like the Gig Harbor construction.
What makes the Gig Harbor dinghies so exceptional is what you can't see - their light weight. The typical hard shell will weigh quite a bit which make them hard to launch and ship. Gig Harbor uses a process that is used on aircraft which results in MUCH lighter weight fiberglass.
Caution: when asking about price be sure to sit down before you hear the answer.
Every once in a while a used one comes up for sale and this could be a good buying opportunity. A sailing model would be absolutely tops.
Nesting dinghy: I really like this concept but so far I haven't seen one that is what I want - 3 piece that could be used in sections? The other thing I'd want is a light weight one like the Gig Harbor construction.
Google for "sailing dinghy"
If you do a Google search for "sailing dinghy" you should see a link to the Rich Passage Minto Sailing Dinghy. You can see a whole bunch of Minto's at http://www.richpassage.com/richpassage_gallery.html
If you do a Google search for "sailing dinghy" you should see a link to the Rich Passage Minto Sailing Dinghy. You can see a whole bunch of Minto's at http://www.richpassage.com/richpassage_gallery.html
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