Rigid dinghy/tender

[Tiger Rag]

Dear All,

I am trying to find a rigid tender and am struggling so would appreciate any suggestions. All the examples I can find are bright orange "Jaffa" type dinghies and I was trying to find something a little more refined.

It does not need to plane just need to be solid and stable. Probably looking at around three metres long and will put a 9.9hp outboard on it.

Any ideas or thoughts gratefully received.

Thanks and best regards.

 

[Fishtigua]

We had a Dyer dinghy for over 20 years but sadly they stopped making them. I've also had Boston Whalers and Dell Quays too, they are very heavy though.

A couple you may not have heard of are

http://www.walkerbay.com/dinghies-sailkits/rigid-dinghy/walkerbay10/

http://www.bluewaterbaby.com/Bluewater%20Baby.htm

These are now much bigger and heavier.

http://www.bostonwhaler.com/Page.aspx/pageId/29594/pmid/323852/110-Tender.aspx

http://www.fletcher-boats.co.uk/fletcher-showroom/classic/dell-quay-dory-fish

 

[Tiger Rag]

Thanks for the links, the bluwater looks lovely but is probably just a bit too big and heavy but might be worth considering.

 

[rafiki_]

I have a Ribeye, 2.6m, but they build larger ones too. Very light alu hull.

 

[Tiger Rag]

I like the Ribeye products but the issue we have is that it will be tying up next to some pretty ropey pontoons and landing stages. There are often nails and screws sticking out hence the aim to get away from inflatable tubes if at all possible.

Thanks for the thought.

 

[Fishtigua]

Would an ally boat work for you? Every wannabe Crocodile Dundee in Oz has one. :courage:

http://www.seastrikeboats.co.uk/standard.php

 

[RogerRat]

Dear All,

I am trying to find a rigid tender and am struggling so would appreciate any suggestions. All the examples I can find are bright orange "Jaffa" type dinghies and I was trying to find something a little more refined.

Any ideas or thoughts gratefully received.

Thanks and best regards.

Hiya, might be able to help you here. Do you want new or used? And what size, I know of a good condition 3.0 metre one available and at a sensible price. It has grey tubes and white GRP hull. It has a 4-5Hp Yamaha on it at present which could be included, I think, but if you want to plane around 20 knots, you'll need a 10-15 Hp. 15 is a bit OTT really but let me know.

Here's a pic to give you an idea.
View attachment 39454

I've not seen it person, but I am assured it's still good and hardly used good.

RR

 

[AndieMac]

Would an ally boat work for you? Every wannabe Crocodile Dundee in Oz has one. :courage:

http://www.seastrikeboats.co.uk/standard.php

The standard household requirement, a ute and a tin dish! (utility vehicle and an aluminium dinghy)

 

[Fishtigua]

It has a 4-5Hp Yamaha on it at present which could be included, I think, but if you want to plane around 20 knots, you'll need a 10-15 Hp. 15 is a bit OTT really but let me know.

My 3.3m has a Yam 15 and a backup 2.5hp. Yes, the little begger flies.

 

[neale]

What about a Whaly. The 2.7m is rated to 8hp, the 3.1m is rated to 10hp

http://www.zegomarine.co.uk/whaly-boats/range/whaly-270.aspx

 

[Tiger Rag]

Thanks for the link. The whaly is certainly getting closer to what I had pictured. I will email them today.

 

[theoldsalt]

Whaly Boat : for info. An indication of prices from a stockist.

http://www.pushtheboatout.com/acatalog/Whaly_Boats.html

 

[gordmac]

Plastimo PRD 260?

 

[springer]

Hi,

For very stable, nearly indestructable have a look at Steady Range of boats from Cipax in Norway. Rotomoulded plastic, 100% recyclable.
http://www.steadyboat.com/