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Need your opinions!! What would you do?
I’m thinking of selling my dinghy since I rarely use it. She is in great shape and the motor starts on the first pull every time! Here’s why I’m considering it:
Lack of use
Rarely take long trips
My marina forbids leaving it in the water when I’m out of slip, which means I have to tilt it up on the swim platform and haul with me which adds weight
Dinghy interferes with fishing operations
Am I crazy for considering this??
Ron
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
Ronald Reagan
1987 F36 Tri-Cabin
Twin 270 Crusaders
"Special K"
Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay
rbcool wrote:Need your opinions!! What would you do?
I’m thinking of selling my dinghy since I rarely use it. She is in great shape and the motor starts on the first pull every time! Here’s why I’m considering it:
Lack of use
Rarely take long trips
My marina forbids leaving it in the water when I’m out of slip, which means I have to tilt it up on the swim platform and haul with me which adds weight
Dinghy interferes with fishing operations
Am I crazy for considering this??
Ron
1, use it more...
2, change your boatin' style , take longer trips...
3, Change marinas ...
4, get out riggers....
Tony...
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
Don't want to derail this topic too far but just wanted to point out to Zdek that unless the SeaDoo has a tow package, it should under no circumstances be towed; very common to fill the engine with water.
She was a 1969 36 ft wooden beauty with big blue 440s that we'll miss forever.
And thanks to the gang, 2012 Trojan Boater Of The Year
rbcool wrote:Need your opinions!! What would you do?
I’m thinking of selling my dinghy since I rarely use it. She is in great shape and the motor starts on the first pull every time! Here’s why I’m considering it:
Lack of use
Rarely take long trips
My marina forbids leaving it in the water when I’m out of slip, which means I have to tilt it up on the swim platform and haul with me which adds weight
Dinghy interferes with fishing operations
Am I crazy for considering this??
Ron
Really depends on your current and future boating habbits. I spend a lot of time on the hook so I wouldn't be caught without one for the simple fact that I like the option of climbing in and heading to a nearby port for supplies. It's also great for exploring, the guys up here in Georgian Bay will know exactly what I'm talking about. Not to mention that it is perhaps the best thing to have for the whole family heaven forbid the boat should sink while far from shore. I actually have to get another one, hopefully this year.
She was a 1969 36 ft wooden beauty with big blue 440s that we'll miss forever.
And thanks to the gang, 2012 Trojan Boater Of The Year
With the price of gas, most of my F26 time will be at the dock. Most of my underway time will be in my 14' Starcraft. 3 gallons goes a long way with the four stroke 9.9 hp outboard. Not so much with the F26. If it was me, I would keep it and use it more.
1993 Sea Ray 200 Overnighter OB with 1993 Mercury 150 hp Outboard
1979 Starcraft 14' Rowboat with 2011 Mercury 9.9 hp Outboard
Former boat: 1971 Trojan F26
Big D, you are bang on. Here on Georgian Bay dinghy's are a must and are often the larger hard bottom center console w/50+HP. Gunkholing, supply run and, of course, the dog run ashore when at anchor. Options on how to bring it with you is another huge discussion.
I'm gonna be afraid to beach my boat in our hang out spots. My buddy owns our marina, hint hint 
That will be a first!
