Black Panther 1,589 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I would move the mother ship 10 miles and row. Then have a nice feed and a drink the way back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John B 106 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 When I did all the outboard research a couple of years ago I came up with the Tohatsu 9.8 at 26 kg being optimal for us.( same weight as the yam and merc 8 hp) Its been good and certainly is fast enough. It needs a pump to get on the plane for 2 up on our AB , which is quite a v'd hull. I've watched flatter hull inflatables and takacat types get on burst easier with smaller engines so I think it would be fine on one of those. Wanna hear a funny story( yep sure) .. Over summer we take our stripper away, yeah nah,its a 15 ft cedar strip row/ sail/ outboard boat. Training hulls built by unitec boatbuilder students. We have an everyday 3 hp ( might be 3.5)tohatsu as well and at mahurangi I thought I'd check its gps speed.. Well bugger me days if it doesn't do 15 knots . In fact it was something like 15.7 one way and 15.2 or so back the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yep, sometimes. Depends where you are going. It's not always feasible to move the yacht - needs water depth, an acceptable anchorage (or someone to stay on board) etc. examples are the ocean side of a reef with a steep drop-off, or through a lagoon that's too shallow or difficult for the yacht , drift dive through a dodgy entrance etc. Personally, i would not feel safe in some of those locations with only a rowboat. Hey, no issue BP, each to their own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,589 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 If I was desperate to do one of those things I would make other arrangements. The rest of the time I am not limited by a bloody outboard motor. BTW the current cunning plan is a ply dinghy in the Davits and a roll up below deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yep, rigids row better. No question. Have you perchance, been having issues with your outboard??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,589 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 And while I am at it. If you choose a big fast inflatable don't be a dick and side tie to a dinghy dock and padlock it there rendering the space unavailable to all others. And don't drive through crowded anchorages at night at speed no lights and probably drunk. That really pisses me off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Agreed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grant 40 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 these guys http://www.simweld.co/ in Auckland made a Wellsford dinghy out of some sort of plastic. Not sure how the weight comes out but you have the low maintenance aspects and the "proper boat" option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 another option http://www.octenders.com/ Russell builds a nice boat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Now MH, you beat me too it. I saw one of these on Adamite, Hamish Wilcox has her now. Seems like an interesting idea. Sails, rows, and motors. Dont forget a cap for the centreboard case or you'll get wet motoring fast! Hamish was building one (Centrecase cap) up a Kawau a week or two ago. Might be worth investigating BP?? Upon investigation looks like the sailing kit is a customisation on Hamish's one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,589 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 They are very expensive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Yep. So are the RIBS - at least the good ones - a 2.74 Aquapro was close on 5K when I looked 6 months ago... Remember even a lazer is over 10K now.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Delivered a yacht with one, very stable and solid feel to them but not cheap What I like about a RIB is yes they take up more room than a roll up but if you deflate them and turn them over strapped down on deck on your passages they take up a lot less than a hard dinghy Anyway who stole the h out of the dingy ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Anyway who stole the h out of the dingy ? The Americans!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Re the OC tender, a nice idea but never seen one rowed which is how my dinghies move, when not being sailed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The Americans!! Bastards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Whoops need to learn to spell proper English! I already have an OC tender, but we have the 3.5m one and it's too big. I use it down this way for Opti training etc. It's just too big for the foredeck. I can confirm they row well and need very low HP to get onto the plane. Great build, great look, price is high but quality is also very high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Disperser 23 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Have you ever considered making a dinghy? Your specifications are quite specific. So, make something that meets your specifications. It's not nearly as hard to do as you might imagine, and the money saved can likely be used to justify the extra time off work to build it. The greatest part is, you'll get exactly what you want. You can build in any and all features you like. And when your are done with it, and have put it to service for about a year, you'll be anxious to build an even better one. And someone will be happy to buy your first dinghy - if you can stand to part with it that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Saw several Octenders up in Fiji / New Cal, owners seem happy with them. not sure about life with reef use tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 17 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Whoops need to learn to spell proper English! I already have an OC tender, but we have the 3.5m one and it's too big. I use it down this way for Opti training etc. It's just too big for the foredeck. I can confirm they row well and need very low HP to get onto the plane. Great build, great look, price is high but quality is also very high. assume the stability is good on the OC's - they look so light i thought they may be slightly tender compared to an inflatable? The construction is v good from what i have seen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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