I'm looking into carrying a small dinghy on my H240. Does anyone have any experience doing this? What models would work well?
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Rick Webb
"Toy" Inflatable
There was a thread on this earlier check the archives. I was considering the same thing, what I have decided on is one of the Seyvlor (SP) inflammables form West Marine or Boat US you can get a similar thing from places like Walmart but they do not come with a Pump or oars. We just need one to stay dry going the 50 feet from the anchored boat to the beach on the barrier islands out here. I'll probably end up walking it in with the kids and lunch inside. For only 60 or 70 dollars it lasts one season I'll be satisfied.
There was a thread on this earlier check the archives. I was considering the same thing, what I have decided on is one of the Seyvlor (SP) inflammables form West Marine or Boat US you can get a similar thing from places like Walmart but they do not come with a Pump or oars. We just need one to stay dry going the 50 feet from the anchored boat to the beach on the barrier islands out here. I'll probably end up walking it in with the kids and lunch inside. For only 60 or 70 dollars it lasts one season I'll be satisfied.
Inflatable from Costco
I bought an two-man inflatable at Costco (similar to Sam's Club) for about 50 bucks. With four independent float chambers it is rated for 450 lb, and came with oars and a decent pump. I can't remember the brand (it's folded in the forepeak of my H23), but I do recall that it was made in Germany. It takes about 20 min to inflate by hand, I haven't tried a 12 V pump but I'm sure that would be faster. Peter S/V Raven
I bought an two-man inflatable at Costco (similar to Sam's Club) for about 50 bucks. With four independent float chambers it is rated for 450 lb, and came with oars and a decent pump. I can't remember the brand (it's folded in the forepeak of my H23), but I do recall that it was made in Germany. It takes about 20 min to inflate by hand, I haven't tried a 12 V pump but I'm sure that would be faster. Peter S/V Raven
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Andy
Look at inflatable Kayaks
First I bought a Caravelle Inflatable but was so unsatisfied with it's rowing ability (you can forget about going upwind, unless you qualify for the decathalon) that I got a inflatable Kayak, they run you about $130.00 from Defender Ind. Fast, Fun, and versitile, we even use it to float local creeks and small rivers.
First I bought a Caravelle Inflatable but was so unsatisfied with it's rowing ability (you can forget about going upwind, unless you qualify for the decathalon) that I got a inflatable Kayak, they run you about $130.00 from Defender Ind. Fast, Fun, and versitile, we even use it to float local creeks and small rivers.
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Tom
Walker Bay
Walker Bay Light, cute, classic lines, little more expensive though, but then it will last forever too.
Walker Bay Light, cute, classic lines, little more expensive though, but then it will last forever too.
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Ken Shubert
Awkward little devil!
We have a little Seyvlor inlatable but we have a slip. If you depend on it to reach a mooring I'd get more serious. The toy boats are really cheap in the fall when the sporting goods stores liquidate them. They don't row very well and access in and out is nasty. You are absolutely going to get wet. I'd go with the inflatable Kayak if you really want to go somewhere. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
We have a little Seyvlor inlatable but we have a slip. If you depend on it to reach a mooring I'd get more serious. The toy boats are really cheap in the fall when the sporting goods stores liquidate them. They don't row very well and access in and out is nasty. You are absolutely going to get wet. I'd go with the inflatable Kayak if you really want to go somewhere. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
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Jim Kolstoe
Hard dingy/inflater pump
A few years ago we bought an El Toro sailing dingy for the kids to use. The prior owner had added oarlocks so it can be rowed. When we developed a need for a dingy for our h23, we gave it a try. We towed it under power and under sail, and it works pretty good. The caviat is that we have to put something in the daggerboard well to keep water from splasing up into the boat. It doesn't have to be the daggerboard, just something to block splashes. If you have to have an inflatable, check out a river-running/rafting supply store. When I was a volunteer SAR diver, one of the team members worked at Cascade Outfitters, and brought a 12v hand sized inflater on a practice mission. We inflated a 10' river raft (you know the type, bullet proof hyperlon material, tubes at least 15" in diameter) in under three minutes with it. That speed could be handy sometime. Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
A few years ago we bought an El Toro sailing dingy for the kids to use. The prior owner had added oarlocks so it can be rowed. When we developed a need for a dingy for our h23, we gave it a try. We towed it under power and under sail, and it works pretty good. The caviat is that we have to put something in the daggerboard well to keep water from splasing up into the boat. It doesn't have to be the daggerboard, just something to block splashes. If you have to have an inflatable, check out a river-running/rafting supply store. When I was a volunteer SAR diver, one of the team members worked at Cascade Outfitters, and brought a 12v hand sized inflater on a practice mission. We inflated a 10' river raft (you know the type, bullet proof hyperlon material, tubes at least 15" in diameter) in under three minutes with it. That speed could be handy sometime. Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
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Daniel B
Walker Bay TOO
I just bought a Walker Bay from West Marine. Haven't tried it yet, but I wanted something sturdy that would last. I think the kids will love it. I will keep you posted. Dan
I just bought a Walker Bay from West Marine. Haven't tried it yet, but I wanted something sturdy that would last. I think the kids will love it. I will keep you posted. Dan
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Dave Condon
Dinghy
My wife whom I call her Scratchy, says I am dinghy anyway and she already has a dinghy of course me on the boat already. I guess she must know me. Oh well. Crazy Dave
My wife whom I call her Scratchy, says I am dinghy anyway and she already has a dinghy of course me on the boat already. I guess she must know me. Oh well. Crazy Dave
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Stephen Dawes
Zodiac..
We recently purchased a zodiac 285FR to use with our H260. It has a comfortable air floor and it rolls up for carrying. Total weight is about 65lbs. Nice to have a fast boat around when you need it!! Stephen Dawes H260 Tender Morsel
We recently purchased a zodiac 285FR to use with our H260. It has a comfortable air floor and it rolls up for carrying. Total weight is about 65lbs. Nice to have a fast boat around when you need it!! Stephen Dawes H260 Tender Morsel
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