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johnalison

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Very nice. Takes me back to 1978 when we had our first overseas cruise which took us to Honfleur in company with our new friends with a Sadler.

Two boats winding down in Ramsgate after our safe return. Yes, I know the radar reflector isn't ideal, and the less said about the dinghy the better.
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And our son, showing less exhilaration than yours, but doing his duty as senior crew member. He had been diabetic since the previous year.
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Yes, I know the radar reflector isn't ideal, and the less said about the dinghy the better.
Nothing wrong with that dinghy.Just teach the kids how to tidy it up a bit like you did in the 70s. That is how one stowed an Avon on a small yacht. Deflate the bow section & seat. Roll it up, nice & tight. Leave the aft inflated over the hatch garage. Push it fairly tight to the mast. The kicking strap swings side to side in the hollow between the 2 sides of the inflated rear half so you could still use it. Tie it down across the handrails.Oars along the side with a couple of ties to the handrails. No outboard bracket, as the outboard would be too heavy & no room any way.
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