Roseborough RF-246

Roger,

I cannot claim to be the Author of the review in question but as you say he IS a Rosborough owner and if you spool down the other reviews you will find one written by Steve Reeves on the RF 246 Kokomo (formerly "Mighty Mouse")which is a sister ship to ours and was fitted out by EQ.

http://compactyachts.com/boats/the-rosb ... objective/

And the RF was originally fitted with a diesel and I/O (and is probably still available) but has "morphed" via Armstrong brackets to full hull extensions which can support 2 modern 4 stroke engines. The 2012 version even fairs out the hull extension to the same lines as the hull. I don't know why they still call it a 246 as it fits rather tightly in a 30 ft slip.

Cheers,

Merv
 
We owned a 246 just before we finally purchased our C-Dory. Ours was powered with a V-6 Mrecruiser Bravo II. It was a good combo with plenty of power. 230HP or so. The diesel power out drives were not as powerful so we went with the gasser.

Today I would opt for a big powerful OB. You loose a lot of cockpit space with the I/O
 
My own opinion on I/O's is that can cause a boat to sink if not properly maintained properly. Something that can't happen with an outboard. The access to the motor in many cases is severely limited and requires special assistance from long armed double jointed people. They are heavier than outboards cost a pile more and take up valuable space inside the boat where fuel tanks or storage could be placed. I think you would have to boat an awful lot to realize any real savings going with diesel/s unless we are talking a really much bigger boat. Our friend has a 27' Ranger tug that tops out at about 20 mph. Beautiful boat but it's nice to be able to go a little faster if need be.
D.D.
 
Check EQ Marine's web page. They have several, used and new, on site and described. I'm sure Les would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
 
What I like most about the RF-246 is the location of the tankage. Below the sole on the centerline accessed by REMOVABLE panels with NO CUTTING! Try that in a CD25 or TC255! :roll:

Charlie
 
Well to be fair, you don't have to cut the cockpit out of a 25 to get to the gas tank. You just have to break the seal of the caulking and re-caulk it afterward. Ours had a new aluminum tank installed right before we bought it after the factory plastic tank leaked and we are still living with the slightly ugly caulking job. The blackwater tank in the transom was another matter but I did remove it with some cutting and cursing.
 
The earlier C Dory 25's did require a cut out to remove the tank. The floor was glassed in on both sides. I believe that the removable panel came along about the same time as the dual fuel fills. It was after "Frequent Sea" was built in 2003.
 
Pat and my 25 's are 2005 and have the removeabl panel over the tank and the two fill ports. I am getting REAL close to removing the waste tank which is between the two battery compartments. I have added a third compartment door inbetween the other two. Currently using the rather large previously wasted space for my water hose and power line. I think I will be going with a portapotti at some point. Removing the existing head fixture, the macerator and the tank.
 
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