The origin of the word 'dinghy'

[ChrisE]

The origin of the word \'dinghy\'

I now know. They are called that because of all the dings they put in the hulls of boats on swinging moorings. Latest example is a 12inch gouge right through and well into the gelcoat on the starboard side. At least it matches an earlier one on port!

Do others have this problem and have you found a solution for it?

Grrr

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[squidge]

Re: The origin of the word \'dinghy\'

yep ,buy a rib or "rubber duck" as they are also known. No dings but can squeek.

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[celandine]

re. dinghy banging

When the problem is due to the wind against the tide, I have had some success streaming a bucket on a length of rope from the stern of the dinghy. This acts like a drogue, discouraging the dinghy from blowing up tide and banging against the boat, in the middle of the night.

Mick

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[ChrisE]

Re: re. dinghy banging

Thanks for your replies, I should have been clearer I meant sailing dingies by used by others when we are not on board. I know that they are dingies by the characteristic mini-dings at boom level that precede the gouge.

Grrr mk 2

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[BarryH]

Re: re. dinghy banging

Seen a few yachts on the Frome with 4 or 5 fenders with a board across them. Not very pretty but the boats seem to have scar free hulls. The board/plank doubles as a gangway in a few instances. Only really works if you moor on a river tho.

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