Inflatable Dinghies

Redƒox · Guest

CB, I have seen the rowing-frame.... did not go for it cuz of the cost and it's huge Xmas Eek

almost though Rolling Eyes

I knew what I wanted I would make eventually. I bet you that lil' Yami 2.5 will push the canoe for about 30 miles on a quart of fuel Idea

I know the milage would be phenomenal Smile

May take me till this winter were so busy moving right now Sad

maybe not

I'll certainly post about it. ~~~ Far as carrying it; most time i run in spurts of just a few miles at a time and need to be able to launch it off-the-gunnel, where I keep it fastened for quick-launching convenience.

lloyds, I agree to a point about the vinyl verses hypalon issue, but I think you greatly underestimate the new vinyl craft. They will last a lot longer than what your saying, and hypalon is not impervious to barnacles.... i see them in the shop getting coated on the bottom just like the vinyl boats. Another reason vinyl is used often is because it faster than rubber (hypalon) less friction Idea

As far as weight goes; my lil vinyl craft is very heavy!! it's built extremely well, been knocking around in for a few years----I'd buy another based on it Thumbs Up

rather than dish out about double the money for a bunch of 'hyp Laughing

lil pun there Teeth

SeaSpray · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have experience with an air floor Zodiac or similar air floor 10ft dingy? I would like to know what size motor you use and if it planes with 2 people.

Thanks,
Steve

SeaSpray · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:03 pm Post subject:

I will try being a little more general. Does anyone have a dingy that has room for 2 people and can plane? If so what size and type and how big is the motor?

Thanks,
Steve

Sneaks · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject:

Though I don't have experience with the air floor models, I have had small inflatables. They just don't plane easily and mine never planed at all with a 3-5hp outboard! Oh the RIB type do with a bigger outboard, but I wouldn't want to carry one on a C-22. Nor would I want to manhandle the appropriate outboard.

So what use requires a planing inflatable?

teflonmom · Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:53 pm Post subject: Air Floor Dink

We had an 8'1/2 air floor dink. We powered with a 5HP and it would plane with two light persons. It weighted about 42 lbs the 5 HP had about the same weight. We sold it when we got the 22CD We are looking for something very light-no power

Fred and Pat

Redƒox · Guest

"Dink" on RedFox is an od-size; just under 8-feet, but very well built and heavy Exclamation

it planes with me in it @ about half throttle with the 2.5 Yamaha four-stroke Xmas Eek

man is it a little bundle of fun Xmas LOL

planning at only 3-4 mph Exclamation

I'd NOT be interested in anything larger and heavier at all! If I need more, i simply bring along the AIRE Canoe... Love

it tows behind just fine... sorta like a pack mule Shocked

dogon dory · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:18 am Post subject:

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Captains Cat · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 10:36 am Post subject:

Hey Dan, will it plane with just the dogs Dog

on board?

dogon dory · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:55 am Post subject:

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Little Catelyn · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:05 pm Post subject:

Thought I would warn any potential buyers of inflatable boats and accessories to shop somewhere OTHER than Busters Marine.

I ordered a Mercury inflatable with various accessories back in May. When I received the merchandise I was very pleased with everything EXCEPT a 12 volt pump that looked rather junky and was a little worse for wear since it was shipped in the original thin cardboard box -- the other items were packaged well, just NOT the pump. I was told that I could return the item for a refund, less a restocking fee. But, I sent the item back on the 7th of June and STILL have not received any refund. Now they are not responding to my emails...

It is a real shame that they cannot be better at customer relations. If they had given the refund, as they said they would, I would NOT feel the need to write this warning --- I would have been rather happy with Busters IF they wouldn't have RIPPED ME OFF!

Sorry, but this kind of treatment is unacceptable!
Corwin

Zydecomo · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject: Portaboat

I've seen sites for portaboat folding boat has anyone ever seen them?

Wayne McCown · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject:

I am reporting our satisfaction with the Coleman inflatable two-person sit-on-top kayak.

This dinghy is comparatively inexpensive (currently $80 at Wal-mart on-line, including two paddles) and easy to inflate with the Coleman rechargeable Quick-pump (currently $25 at Wal-mart on-line).

The level of comfort is a plus. The air-inflated seat back and armrests make it more comfortable than a non-inflatable kayak, canoe and/or dinghy.