Atom Ant 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I suddenly find myself without a dinghy for summer. Looking at something inexpensive as if, one day I sell my boat and buy another, it may well have a dinghy. Saw this, and wonder if any of you know anything about them http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=340106131 Not sure if it will show up as the auction closed but it's on fixed price offer for $795. 2.3 metre inflatable keel with inflatable floor. Or does someone want to "rent" me a dinghy for a short while? Up until 9 January. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Run into some of that dudes gear before. Doesn't know what he sells and rather price based. Could be fine but equally.......... The ding is for towing behind AA, AA? Sorry about the stutter Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Yeah, for towing behind AA KM. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Bum, I have a couple but all are a bit big for that, be like towing a small barge. Small ply ones are the best but hard to find these days. Link to post Share on other sites
col j 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 you got a big tender thats up for grabs km? how big? Link to post Share on other sites
Farrari 4 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I don't know about this one but I have a 2.4m inflatable keel dinghy and it tows really well. It keeps straight, doesn't charge the boat and is generally light enough not to cause too much drag. It has a bridle towing arrangement so self corrects if it veers off. What's more it is really stable to hop in and out of so it doesn't tip the better half into the drink. My one is a rebranded Quicksilver that Rayglass were bringing in at the time (branded Protector). From memory I didn't pay too much more for it than what this one is listed at. It was certainly less than $1000 (about five years ago) but was on special at the time. Link to post Share on other sites
shanson 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 AA I've got one very similar that I'm about to list on Trademe for $500 if your interested? Hardly used, in good condition only a bit of rust on the stainless bolts! PM me if interested and I'll send you some pics. SHANE Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Have sent you a pm Shanson! Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I have a 3.4m inflatable Keel Zebec that likes to "breath" It has had a hard life. Sits in the Sun and has done for 7yrs. The Fabric is still OK, but I am having trouble trying to keep patches on it now. Mainly because the plain old glue is not good at being in the Sun. I need that real good two pot glue. When I do upgrade, hopefuly next year, i want to go to a RIB. Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hi AA, if you don't buy this one or Shane's I have a lancer inflatable with solid seat. (2.1m I think) used only a few times. Has a patch near the seat (from a hook). Want $500 for it. PM me if you're interested. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Looks like it has an inflatable floor - I built one for my 2.7m Aquapro and it tows pretty well with the keel inflated - otherwise they just suck down and tow like a dog. It would fit on the foredeck of AA anyway so why not go a little bigger? 2.7m fits (very neatly) on E7.4m so would be fine on AA. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 AA, Talk to Kenny Feder, he sells dinghys. Ken Feder Marine Unit 1 164 Porchester Road Takanini Papakura Auckland 2110 164 Porchester Road Takanini Papakura 2110 Telephone (021) 450 015 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 you got a big tender thats up for grabs km? how big? may have a 3.3 maybe 3.6mt roto molded one. Oldish but in OK nick and probably damn good at what I suspect could be the huge price of a cold 6 pack. Sussing with owner now but he didn't seem to want it a few months back. Go damn well with a few people and a 8hp I'd think. Oh AA, I have a Pelican but it's got a flat bugger it. I do like those pelicans, underrated in my books. Speak to KFeed as mentioned byKiwikid. Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 of course an inflatable that size will mean you'll be wanting to upgrade to a multi around 10m - aim high! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 John Give me a call and we can go through the various rollups around. I can then also tell you why the Southern Pacifics weigh half of any of the other models and are the only answer for an intending multi sailor. Jono 0274 754 169 Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hi AA, if you don't buy this one or Shane's I have a lancer inflatable with solid seat. (2.1m I think) used only a few times. Has a patch near the seat (from a hook). Want $500 for it. PM me if you're interested. Hey ab, Shansons looks nice but if I'm going to buy one I really want an inflatable keel model at least as they tow alot better. Alas his is a slat floor - very tidy looking otherwise! What kind of floor does yours have? Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Looks like it has an inflatable floor - I built one for my 2.7m Aquapro and it tows pretty well with the keel inflated - otherwise they just suck down and tow like a dog. It would fit on the foredeck of AA anyway so why not go a little bigger? 2.7m fits (very neatly) on E7.4m so would be fine on AA. Hey EE, I looked at a 2.7, but I simply don't need one that big. Yes foredeck is long enough but AA has quite a fine entry, and therefore the room is as much about beam as anything. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 of course an inflatable that size will mean you'll be wanting to upgrade to a multi around 10m - aim high! I wish! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 AA, you looking at a purchase or a borrow for summer type thing with the ding? Link to post Share on other sites
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