New Dinghy for Constant Craving

Wandering Sagebrush

Wandering Sagebrush

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C Dory Year
2005
C Dory Model
22 Cruiser
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Constant Craving
Diana and I picked up one of the tandem Hobie Mirage drive kayaks today. It works well for one or two people. A little weight on the front makes it perform better when solo.

Just need a Sherpa to get it on top of the boat now.
 
Tells us how it works for you Steve. We tried a kayak and found it very difficult to climb into our boat. The wood floor on the dingy gives much better support for that awkward moment as you commit to the move. That was on our sailboat, so maybe I should dig it out of the barn - if the mice haven't made it religious.
Chuck
 
Hi Chuck,

I hope all is well with you and Penny! Coming to Lake Powell this year?

Since the kayak is a sit-on-top, I don't think it will be horribly difficult to get from the boat to the kayak. Time will tell. It is just a double version of the kayaks that George and Jan (SeaQuest) had at Lake Powell.
 
We don't have a tandem Hobie, but we do have a Hobie Sport (single with Mirage Drive) and a Pelican sit-in. For extended travel, I still think the inflatable dinghy is a better solution - dryer and able to carry more (like groceries and laundry). But, the kayaks are great fun for shorter trips. Haven't had an issue with getting in the kayak from the boat, but the 25 does have less freeboard to step over than the 22. Just be sure you aren't wearing or carrying anything you don't want to get wet. :wink:

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
Jim, I completely agree with you regarding the inflatable. We bought the Hobie for exploring and fishing in places like Lake Powell. If I were going to haul a bunch of stuff to and from the boat, I would want to have the Zodiac with me.
 
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