[Rhodes22-list] Dinghy Selection

[Goodness]

Just to champion my tow behind. I use a watertender 9.4 hard dinghy. Very stable, rows well, has two rowing positions, motors and has flotation foam. You can literally sit on the gunwhale and the boat heels to 45 degrees and stops.  Takes a big bounce to get to roll on over.  Carries three people plus gear out to my mooring with confidence and ease.  Tows behind the boat unnoticably.
Once for fun i grabbed an empty plastic coffee can, rowed out and flipped it over (that was the hard part).
Then swimming i used the painter to tie     A loop between the oarlocks on one side with enough of a loop to reach from in the water over the hull.  I then pulled on the line and righted the boat.
She righted with about 4" of water in the bottom that was easily bailed out then i rowed back to shore.
I was very impressed with my $100 yard sale dinghy that day.  



On Sep 19, 2012, at 5:34 PM, "Jay Curry" <jac2 at wavecable.com> wrote:

> I am writing to ask the group for some advice and guidance on selecting the 
> right dinghy for my new Rhodes. The options are basically tow-behind or 
> inflatable. I have plenty of experience with a tow-behind. I do not want to 
> deal with transport, maintenance, storage, engine and all the other hassles 
> that accompany what is essentially a second boat.
> 
> I have been considering a two person inflatable, stowable kayak. One that 
> keeps the center of gravity below water level like a traditional kayak and 
> not the recently popular sit-on-top I see so much of. A kayak needs no 
> engine, can handle distance easily and is relatively safe in rough water. 
> The intended use would be to keep it stowed and inflate it only as needed.
> 
> It would be great to hear from someone who has successfully used one on 
> their Rhodes and can provide some advice on making the right selection in 
> make and model.
> 
> Thanks in advance for the help. 
> 
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