- Aug 20, 2021
- 1,314
- Boat Info
- Started out as MAYBE A DANCER
Became a Dancer - 12/23/21
- Engines
- 450 DA Sundancer running CAT 3126
Hello All
I've read all the posts going back many years, and a lot has changed since the early days of CSR.
45' Sundancer
Would like the ability to have transom access at a marina when traveling with the dink.
Read about numerous bottom tube longevity issues when hauling vertical with the weight of the motor and motor swivel bracket attached
At age 65 now, have some Aorta issues, looking forward, the idea of the Hurley H30 davit with the swivel and hand crank winch seems ideal.
I have 14" from the swim platform to the water - don't see the H20 being a good fit for today, and it doesn't allow for any future expansion.
Currently running a 10' 2" Achilles air floor dink with a 2.5 HP Suzuki or an 8 HP 2 stroke Yamaha
That said, I'd like the option of perhaps moving into a heavier, more capable inflatable in the future, something with a rigid bottom, and would like the davit to be capable of handling that kind of weight.
(If I ever went heavy, I'd reinforce the transom first)
I hate the toe stubbers, but plastic insert/covers are available and at this point it's all a compromise, as is all boating.
Really leaning toward the Hurley H30 with the hand winch
I know it's been talked to death, but I do appreciate y'alls input on this.
BEST !
RWS
I've read all the posts going back many years, and a lot has changed since the early days of CSR.
45' Sundancer
Would like the ability to have transom access at a marina when traveling with the dink.
Read about numerous bottom tube longevity issues when hauling vertical with the weight of the motor and motor swivel bracket attached
At age 65 now, have some Aorta issues, looking forward, the idea of the Hurley H30 davit with the swivel and hand crank winch seems ideal.
I have 14" from the swim platform to the water - don't see the H20 being a good fit for today, and it doesn't allow for any future expansion.
Currently running a 10' 2" Achilles air floor dink with a 2.5 HP Suzuki or an 8 HP 2 stroke Yamaha
That said, I'd like the option of perhaps moving into a heavier, more capable inflatable in the future, something with a rigid bottom, and would like the davit to be capable of handling that kind of weight.
(If I ever went heavy, I'd reinforce the transom first)
I hate the toe stubbers, but plastic insert/covers are available and at this point it's all a compromise, as is all boating.
Really leaning toward the Hurley H30 with the hand winch
I know it's been talked to death, but I do appreciate y'alls input on this.
BEST !
RWS