KevinC
Well-Known Member
Hey guys ..looking to purchase a new dinghy. Right now my setup is as follows: Sea Wise hydraulic davit lift (600lb lift capacity ..overkill I know) Aquapro 9ft aluminum hull RIB with Honda 8hp. I’m looking to get a Zodiac 330 (11ft aluminum hull) with a Yamaha 20hp and console with steering wheel and all that. Old dinghy setup weighs about 230lbs .new one would be tipping the scales at 385 with fuel and gear. I currently don’t notice any real change or strain with my boat with or without the dinghy ..the 8.1’s are incredible engines to have on our boat, but can the swim platform handle this weight? Anyone have a similar setup or think this would put a strain getting on plane?
I don't think it would be a problem. I wouldn't think anything about having 4 people standing on the platform and that would be far more weight. As far as the hole shot and planing out it less that adding an additional passenger so again no problem.
Now, my concerns would be if the dinghy mounts and attachments can properly handle the weight on the platform.
-Kevin