KayakDan wrote:In preparing our boat for a trip to Bahamas,I have the advice of a regular Bahamas cruiser ringing in my ears" Get a serious anchor,and a serious dinghy." Dinghy is all set,although the Honda 2 may need an upgrade.
On to the anchor,I got a Manson Supreme 25lb,and 5/16 chain.
Trying to avoid reinventing the wheel,I'm wondering if anyone has ever figured out how to graft one of these onto a 26M?
Q1,
we have some friends who go to Exumas all the time and they have a PortaBote,like you mentioned. The thing about the dinghy is that there are a lot of currents and shallow water that kicks up pretty good in the wind. It's a matter of how dry do you want to stay?
Dont forget a good floating line to tow the dingy with. Make sure the line is twice as strong as you think you need if you get water in it it can weigh lots.
KayakDan wrote:Q1,
we have some friends who go to Exumas all the time and they have a PortaBote,like you mentioned. The thing about the dinghy is that there are a lot of currents and shallow water that kicks up pretty good in the wind. It's a matter of how dry do you want to stay?
Compromise is the answer for me. My current inflatable is folded up in the forward berth storage of my M and I like that. As far as remaining dry... as long as the water is warm I don't think its an issue ...but then the proof is in the pudding eh I think I will look seriously at the portabote. If anyone has a used one for sale let me know.
Q1
I had a close up look at the Portland Pudgy when James cruised the Canal through upstate NY, and was sold on the execution and workmanship. Nice piece of kit if you think you will go offshore (meaning on anchor where you need a reliable dinghy) for a month or more. It can be upgraded with all kinds of goodies too.
I think they are about 2.5k stripped, 4k loaded. When you compare to an inflatable I think it is fair to point out that you will go through three inflatables cruising before you begin approaching end of life of the PP.....even more if you are frequenting harbors with lots of sharps....
I think I will look seriously at the portabote. If anyone has a used one for sale let me know.