my3sons
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- Feb 24, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 2004 400DB, Onan 9 kw Generator, Highfield RIB,
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA M-3
I started investigating putting a dinghy on the swim platform. I don't have a hydraulic lift, so I am looking at a Hurley H30. I am starting to second guess the size of the dinghy. I want 10'-2" x 5'-8" but starting to think it might be too big or not look right.
Can any of you tell me what size you have and any pictures of the stern with the dingy on the davit would be appreciated.
Different boat but beam is close and my platform is not as wide as yours. I have a 9.5' Highfield and like it a lot. We have taken it all over, thousands of miles, no problems at all from size perspective or otherwise. So much so that the next one will be the 10'-2". In the beginning I was concerned about the length also. With all of the locks and unfamiliar docks and marinas that we would be transiting to and through, I was afraid of the outboard being to close to the width of the boat if I got a little squirrely and dinging something up. Now, after having this one for 4 years, I don't see any reason it would be a problem going to the bigger one. If I can find a few pictures, I'll edit them in.
Here's a few pictures. Can't help with how it would look on a sundancer, but you can get the idea of width from center and both sides. BTW, our boat is 14'-3" beam. Adding 4" to each end of the dinghy isn't going to matter much in our case.
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