What size dinghy?

[firstascent2002]

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy an inflatiable with OB as a fun run around. I want something that can be packed away in the winter (SRI versus RIB?). WHat would recommend as minimum size to take 4 people and still be able to plane. Would a 3.1 m with a v hull and 8hp 4 stroke be up to it or do I need to look bigger? I don't mind us getting wet as its really going to be a baby dive boat.

Jamie

 

[Haven't-a-Clue]

3.1 or 3.2 m air V floor should do the job but I think you may need 10 hp o/b to plane with 4 on board.

 

[rwoofer]

I would say at least 15hp to plane with 4. I had a 9.8 and could get planing with 2 not 3.

 

[Searush]

If you want planing, I would have thought a RIB was best. Could you store it in the roof of your garage or stacked on its side somewhere under a cover?

 

[mcframe]

A 3.2m Lodestar will plane 3-up with a 9.9 and ~37 stone on board, given careful weight distribution (i.e. I sat in the bow)

With only my 11 stone onboard, it flew - I don't think the 9-stone female took it WFO on her own /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif