magstang1
Active Member
I'm considering purchasing a dinghy, but I have almost no knowledge about what I should be looking for.
Right now I have a 97 (98-01 style) 290 Sundancer. It has a 10' 6" beam.
My family is currently 3 with one on the way.
How long should I be looking at? Inflatable floor or rib, and why? What size motor (I'm not exactly a featherweight guy)?
I'm not interested in blowing up and deflating a boat all the time. That just seems like a hassle. I can store the dinghy in the water tied to the stern of my boat when we're at the marina. I would like to be able to take it with me when we head out for the day. Most of my trips are under 30 miles round trip. Is it possible to pull the bow of the dinghy on to the swim platform and tie it off, leaving the stern in the water to tow?
As you can see I'm a newbie to this. I just trying to get a realistic idea from the folks who have been there and done that as to what I should expect. There are lots of great places to explore that are close to the marina with a dinghy and it just seems like a ton of fun.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!
Right now I have a 97 (98-01 style) 290 Sundancer. It has a 10' 6" beam.
My family is currently 3 with one on the way.
How long should I be looking at? Inflatable floor or rib, and why? What size motor (I'm not exactly a featherweight guy)?
I'm not interested in blowing up and deflating a boat all the time. That just seems like a hassle. I can store the dinghy in the water tied to the stern of my boat when we're at the marina. I would like to be able to take it with me when we head out for the day. Most of my trips are under 30 miles round trip. Is it possible to pull the bow of the dinghy on to the swim platform and tie it off, leaving the stern in the water to tow?
As you can see I'm a newbie to this. I just trying to get a realistic idea from the folks who have been there and done that as to what I should expect. There are lots of great places to explore that are close to the marina with a dinghy and it just seems like a ton of fun.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!