Simi
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Does any one know the exact size of a Portofino 53 garage max size tender you can get in out board or jet
Portofino 53 Garage
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DAW
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I've owned two Portofino 53s. The first was supplied with an Avon Seasport Jet 320 (3.20m LOA). For the second, I purchased a new Williams 325. Both fit well in the garage fully inflated, although the Williams was quite tight for both length and width.
With the P53 you also have to think about vertical clearance ... The life raft container under the centre of the sunpad reduces headroom in the garage and leaves only a few centimetres above the wheel of the Williams. The slope of the garage door at the rear also means that when closed it is right up against the rear of the tender tubes. This is OK with the Williams, but if you want to fit a tender with an outboard rather than a jet you need to check the mounting point and how far the motor projects when raised. You may need to reduce the overall size of the tender as a result.
I don't know if the Williams 345 would fit. I have one on a Predator 57 and while the front section of the tubes can be auto deflated/inflated (so length may not be an issue) the height of the console/wheel feels different and may be a problem. The latest versions of the 345 also have small fins on the rear of the hull to improve stability when cornering and I've heard of clearance problems on some boats requiring adjustment of the height of the launching track. A Williams dealer should be able to confirm whether the 345 needs any more clearance than a 325.
Simi
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Thank you for that DAW I have today bought a Williams 325
