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anchorout
Joined: 03 Jul 2013 Posts: 357 City/Region: Lake Charles
State or Province: LA
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: EZ DUZIT
Photos: EZ DUZIT
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Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:21 pm Post subject: DINGHY DEAL |
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PRU 3 Performance roll-up inflatable dinghy. On sale at West Marine Nov 24 - 28 only. $499.00.
I seldom shop at WM because of their outrageous prices, but the last item I did buy from them was this dinghy. This one is even cheaper than the same item I purchased from them 3 years ago.
It is lightweight, rated for 6 hp, and as a basic dinghy, has worked well for me. _________________ I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR - That's what makes the search so exciting! |
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johnr
Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 308 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Stillwater
Photos: Surf Scoter
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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We've had this exact dingy for one season now. We like it quite a bit. Fast to inflate and small and light enough for a 22 foot c-dory. We don't put a motor on it (just row), so I can't speak to that. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7902 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3598 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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You notice in the West Marine review, they use a Torquedo electric motor for display and a Mercury gas outboard for the moving shots. Also they don't show it planing. It's a good $500 dingy but don't expect too much.
Boris |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 820 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
Photos: Kim Christine
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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We like ours and put a Suzuki 2.5 hp four stroke. It works great with Kim and I and our 65 lb golden retriever. Our other dinghy has an air floor and we prefer the plywood floor in the West Marine, much more stable floor. _________________ Patrick and Kim Walker
2004 25 Cruiser-Present
2000 22 Cruiser 2009-2014 (Sold)
2006 25 Cruiser 2014-2019 (Sold)
1985 22 Classic -2019 (Sold)
1991 19 Arima Sea Ranger-2019-2021 (Sold)
2015 27 Ranger Tug-2019-2023 (Sold)
1987 22 Cruiser -2021-2023 (Sold)
Honey, this REALLY will be my last boat, honest! |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7902 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:53 am Post subject: |
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In the review they state that it will not plane. I have a air floor with a keel and love it. planes nice and rows far better then my last flat floor dinghy. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20988 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Salmon Fisher wrote: | We like ours and put a Suzuki 2.5 hp four stroke. It works great with Kim and I and our 65 lb golden retriever. Our other dinghy has an air floor and we prefer the plywood floor in the West Marine, much more stable floor. |
I am a little surprised that you find the slat floor more stable than the air floor. The PRU or RU series, used thin plywood (a couple of ours broke, so I pulled these slats out, and put a layer of 6 oz glass on each side, with epoxy. We had both the 6' and 8'6" version of the PRU 3, and found it to be far less stable than our 9'6" air floor Avon. I can see, if you had made fitted plywood floor boards that may make the PRU seem to have a more stable floor. We have also had true plywood floor inflatables, with the aluminum side guides, which are very stable, but also difficult to assemble i the boat.
An Air floor, if properly inflated to 11.5 PSI will be very stable.. One needs to use a special pump to get this pressure.
We have used 3.5 HP or the Torqeedo interchangeably on the dinghies. On the slat floor the 3.5 will not plane it. On the larger air floor, the 3.5 gas engine will do a slow plane, but the Torqeedo will not. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 820 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
Photos: Kim Christine
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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I might not have inflated the air floor adequately, but the dinghy is heavy: 73 pounds, Silver Marine 8'6" vs West Marine PRU 3 roll up, 55 lbs. I can put the WM dinghy on the roof, not possible with the Silver Marine. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20988 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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I am not sure how much our air floor dinghy's weight.--I have read about 63#. One of our slat floors was less than the advertised specs, and was very easy to put on the top. We have always been able to get our air floor up on the roof of the 22--as we have aged, we are now using the davit. I made an aluminum spreader bar, which allows better attachment than a rope. I'll have to take some photos next time we use the dinghy.
Granted that acrobatics are sometimes required, with one foot and one hand for the boat, and the others for the dinghy! |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1679 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:26 am Post subject: ru 3 |
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I just ordered the ru 3 from WM for $499 I will try it .Now to find a good 2.5 hp engine . I wanted a roll up boat for my Grandson and I to play around when we go RVing so this should be the right ticket .I know its not the best but it hopefully will last for a few years .
BTW i have a Achilles all hypalon rubber boat but no transom so no motor . It's a 1990 and it still holds air JIm _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20988 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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My personal favorite for 2.5 hp is the Suzuki 4 stroke. If you can find one of the Merc 3.5 2 strokes, they also weight only about 30 lbs, and are a great little engine.
I am not surprised about the Achillies. Especially without a transom--since that is where many inflatables start to break down. |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1679 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
Photos: Jennykatz
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:06 pm Post subject: merc |
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we found a 2013 merc 2.5 hp for $400 picking it up friday |
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 894 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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I have a hobby, or an addiction of messing with small outboards. I buy them when they come up for sale, go completely through them to get them in very good condition, then sell them in the spring to pay for all of my grandkid's camps and special classes. Though I am NOT posting a for sale sign, anyone of the Brats that wants a like new engine for a great price can contact me. I have many of the engines discussed above and do not sell them unless they are like new, as a faulty outboard is no more than an anchor. _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2333 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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I might do the same someday and only wished you lived closer. Little motors are fun to work on and I'll bet you know many of them inside and out. Thanks for offering this to the group.
We have owned a few small gas outboards with the last one being my favorite so far.
The Honda 2hp 4 stroke
Tohatsu 3.5hp 4 stroke
Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke
Suzuki 2.5hp 4 stroke
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20988 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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srbaum wrote: | I have a hobby, or an addiction of messing with small outboards. I buy them when they come up for sale, go completely through them to get them in very good condition, then sell them in the spring to pay for all of my grandkid's camps and special classes. Though I am NOT posting a for sale sign, anyone of the Brats that wants a like new engine for a great price can contact me. I have many of the engines discussed above and do not sell them unless they are like new, as a faulty outboard is no more than an anchor. |
Fantastic resource--Thanks for posting this Steve! Something for all of us to keep in mind! |
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