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letitride
Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 76 City/Region: San Jose
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: No Limits
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 12:32 pm Post subject: This dinghy fits in the cockpit on a CD25 & is easy to l |
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Zodiac Cadet Aero 230 dinghy fits in the cockpit on a CD25 & is easy to lift & inflate while its in the cockpit.
That doesn't sound all that impressive but trust me its not easy to find a one and also have a photo showing everything including the motor fits in the cockpit out of the way.
note: this is a very small air floor inflatable
Anyone looking for a light weight super simple to set up and take down should check this one out:
The Zodiac Cadet Aero 230 is one of the most popular boats in the ultra portable range.
Boat Specifications
LOA: 7'7"
Beam: 4'5"
Weight: 53 lbs
Capacity: 3 persons or 662 lbs
Max Motor: 4 hp Short Shaft
Tube Diameter: 14" Air Chambers: 2+1+1
Fabric Type: Strongan 1200 PVC, 1100 dtx
Factory Warranty: 5 Years on Structure, 1 Year on Accessories
Stowed Dimensions: 3'3" x 1'10" x 11"
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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In the same category, is the Achilles LSI-230E, Air Floor 7' 7", Gray Hypalon, Weight is also 55#, but the tubes are 15.5" rather than 14" on the Zodiac, plus the more durable Hypalon vs the Zodiac's PVC fabric.
Air floors make a lot of sense in this size boat, because they are a much more stable surface than the roll up, slat floors, and lighter and easier to assemble than the alumni or wood floors.
I have never been a fan of carrying an inflatable in the cockpit. It just takes up too much room--on top of the cabin is a far better place. _________________ 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
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rshuman531
Joined: 23 Jan 2009 Posts: 52 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Raven
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:49 am Post subject: |
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We have the same dinghy for our CD25, very happy with it. We use an EP electric outboard. For short trips we pull it up over the railing and put it nose down into the cockpit athwartship. Very easy to launch that way but I will try your method next time. I agree with Dr. Bob for longer passages that the cabin top is best. _________________ Raven 1983 22’ Classic, 2009-2020
Raven 2004 25’ Cruiser, 2020- |
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johnr
Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 308 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Stillwater
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: |
I have never been a fan of carrying an inflatable in the cockpit. It just takes up too much room--on top of the cabin is a far better place. |
Gererally, I agree with this. However, sometimes it's nice to just be able to toss it the cockpit without having to go through the trouble of stowing up to and strapping it down. Making a run from camp on Sucia for a day trip to Patos, for example. |
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C-Green
Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 310 City/Region: Houghton
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Green
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Have you weighted your dinghies? I brought a PRU3 a decade ago and I believe it was advertised as weighing around 48#; I notice now it's advertised as 53#. I can't remember the actual number but I believe it weighted around 63#. If you subtracted the floor board you could remove then it was 48#. The reason I bought the dinghy was the advertised weight which would have been great if true.
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letitride
Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 76 City/Region: San Jose
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C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: No Limits
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Have you weighted your dinghies? |
Zodiac Cadet Aero 230 dinghy with carrying cover weight is 50lbs (nice and light) this is without air or paddles |
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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Old thread, but great to know!
How fast are those 7ft air floor dingys with 4hp?
I'd think of a 6hp as its the same weight and engine. _________________ 2018 C-Dory Venture 26. Suzuki DF200A,autopilot, solar, 412ahr of lithium. |
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 878 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Serpa4,
The Tohatsu, Nissan, Mercury and Evinrude 4 stroke, 4, 5 & 6 are exactly the same outboard and all weigh exactly the same. These are all made by Tohatsu and aside from the decal on the cowling are the same. They get the extra HP with different carburetors. They do have 3 shaft lengths, which changes the weigh slightly.
The Yamaha 4 & 6 are the same, except for the carb. _________________ 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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