How many would this dinghy take? What hp?

[mixmaster]

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/168271/

I've never owned a rigid tender but am looking for something in the style in the above link. I need something that can take 4 people in protected waters and act as a yacht tender to our mooring. Needs to be able to take our 8hp 2 stroke (light) outboard as I don't want to have to purchase another one.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[alant]

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/168271/

I've never owned a rigid tender but am looking for something in the style in the above link. I need something that can take 4 people in protected waters and act as a yacht tender to our mooring. Needs to be able to take our 8hp 2 stroke (light) outboard as I don't want to have to purchase another one.

Thanks for the advice.

Only 2 seats.

IMO, an 8hp would be much too heavy, unless someone right up front.

 

[VicS]

I'd think it would carry four, but perhaps not when rowing it, provided one is light enough to sit in the bow

It looks as though it may not be very stable although I guess it's pretty heavy.

Buoyancy is negligible. Doubtful if its enough to keep it afloat if swamped

8 hp is rather more power than needed. 4 would be more than adequate I'd think. It may be too heavy unless it is exceptionally light

You need to check if your engine is the correct shaft length. Just wondering if it will need a longshaft or not.

Expensive by my reckoning. I want one a bit smaller and scruffier for about £50


On the plus side:

What a cracking looking dinghy

 

[Tranona]

Small for 4 people. 8hp will be far too much - probably rated for 4-5hp. You really need to go to around 11ft with 2 thwarts and a stern thwart to carry 4 people regularly - but would still need les than 5hp. 8 is for planing type hulls such keel inflatables or RIBS.

 

[mixmaster]

How about something like this then? Extra bench and a bit longer. I realise that 8hp is overkill but our 2 stroke weighs no more than some 4 stroke 4-5 hp engines. Will just go easy on the throttle.

 

[mixmaster]

Oops. Here's the link.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=280762918735&index=6&nav=SEARCH&nid=96663984548

 

[William_H]

Dinghy

I have a similar sized dinghy in Aluminium. I always row it as a tender. I loaned it to a friend recently and looked out to see 6 adults in it. Pretty hard to row but OK in still water. (mooring is mostly in shallow water).
I would suggest the biggest draw back for that dinghy is its weight. Look for something in Aluminium.
8HP should be Ok provided you are careful with the throttle. Obviously all small dinghies need to be carefully trimmed fore and aft with passenger location. As said look for a S/h dinghy. I suspect this one is more for show than work. olewill

 

[prv]

Look for something in Aluminium.

I know they're pretty common in Australia, but he'll be looking a long time up here. They do exist, but you don't see many of them.

Pete

 

[mixmaster]

A bit more info of the intended use perphaps. The yacht will be kept on a mooring on the Hamble and i plan to keep the tender in the water at a marina (so weight is not an issue). We already have a large inflateable tender with the 8hp engine but it's expensive and i don't want to leave it in the water and exposed all year round. The idea is to get an inexpensive wooden tender (<£500) but I would like it to be attractive at the same time. Something nice to get to the boat and to take to the pubs on the river.

 

[Jamesuk]

A bit more info of the intended use perphaps. The yacht will be kept on a mooring on the Hamble and i plan to keep the tender in the water at a marina (so weight is not an issue). We already have a large inflateable tender with the 8hp engine but it's expensive and i don't want to leave it in the water and exposed all year round. The idea is to get an inexpensive wooden tender (<£500) but I would like it to be attractive at the same time. Something nice to get to the boat and to take to the pubs on the river.

I think if is only for River use then the 8hp would be fine (granted a 4 would be better). Seems like a nice boat - ask before buying. Go for it. We have a RIB and the problem is keeping the sponson pressure constant

 

[alant]

I think if is only for River use then the 8hp would be fine (granted a 4 would be better). Seems like a nice boat - ask before buying. Go for it. We have a RIB and the problem is keeping the sponson pressure constant

Some time ago, had a 5hp 2stroke on a 10' GRP dinghy & it was much too powerful & heavy.

8hp way over.

 

[rob2]

It is a lovely looking dinghy. It might be a bit cramped for four adults, you'd probably need to have one in the bow, two on the rowing thwart and one at the stern with the engine. Although keeping it afloat should be OK, you'll need to antifoul the underwater sections or it'll be unmoveable and the woodwork will need regular maintenance. Make a cover with a ridge or central pole to shed rainwater.

I'm guessing money is not a particular consideration as keeping a dinghy afloat in a marina is ridiculously expensive. I would be inclined to try it for a season and see how it goes - you can keep an eye open for another if it doesn't quite suit and with a quick touch up of the varnish I'm sure she'd sell again easily!

Rob.

 

[VicS]

Oops. Here's the link.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=280762918735&index=6&nav=SEARCH&nid=96663984548

Well that one would take 4 persons with no problems

 

[mixmaster]

I'm guessing money is not a particular consideration as keeping a dinghy afloat in a marina is ridiculously expensive.

Why do you say that? We've been waiting to find a mooring for a long time so that we could get out of the marina rates. Keeping dinghy at marina plus boat on mooring will cost us half of what we used to pay yet we'll still have the convenience of showing up on a Friday night and being able to get to the boat quickly.

 

[Ruffles]

Ask if it's varnished or oiled. You will need to re-do this annually. Thirty minutes work if oiled. A weekend if varnished. I assume the wood is teak?

I think I'd be a bit worried with a big outboard in case someone accidentally opens up the throttle. I have a similar dinghy. It won't plane but produces an impressive stern wave.

But a boat like that is a delight to row. Shame it doesn't have a centreboard.

 

[prv]

Shame it doesn't have a centreboard.

You could perhaps hang a leeboard over the rail if you wanted a bit of ad-hoc sailing.

Pete

 

[rob2]

I asked around the marinas nearest my mooring and they wanted £1000/yr to keep a dinghy afloat!

Rob.

 

[Lakesailor]

The second dinghy will be fine for 4 adults.
You'll need a longshaft.
If you use an external tank it'll be a bit cramped around your feet.
My 15 ft grp boat is overpowered with a 5hp motor. (just don't open the throttle)

I had an 8ft pram tender which was OK for 2 but all a bit unstable with more in.

 

[tidclacy]

I have a fourteen foot clinker launch for sale for not much money, takes 6 with ease and has a old 8hp longshaft outboard. If interested pm me.

 

[mixmaster]

PM sent. Thanks.