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Jmurfy
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Initially Posted - 03/02/2006 : 22:04:01

Anyone have a suggestion for finding a used dinghy? I've looked on ebay but could not find even one. I live in Chicago and I dont want to have to be too concerned about vandalism when its chained up at my harbor so it needs to be a durable metal. (not inflatable) I only have to row about 200 feet to get to "My Joy" and looks are not important (for the dinghy).

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/02/2006 : 22:14:03

[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Walker-Bay-Dinghy-with-sailing-kit_W0QQitemZ4617746630QQcategoryZ63729QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]ebay walker bay[/url]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Newport-Flipper-with-new-trailer-Ready-to-Sail_W0QQitemZ4617060061QQcategoryZ63729QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]ebay flipper[/url]

There are more but they are stupid expensive. Make sure you are looking in ebay motors and not ebay.
[url="http://motors.listings.ebay.com/Boats_Sailboats_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsacatZ63728QQsocmdZListingItemList"]ebay motors sailboats[/url]

As an after thought, this is the link to ebay sailing hardware, some people have a hard time finding it.
[url="http://motors.listings.ebay.com/Accessories-Gear_Sailing-Hardware-Gear_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsacatZ31281QQsocmdZListingItemList"]sailing hardware[/url]

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southern cross
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Response Posted - 03/03/2006 : 15:04:37

jeff, check this link out.
http://www.lakenormanyachtclub.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=440
I belong to this association and this is new posting, sounds like it may be a good option.

Puravida,
Zach

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Cloudveil
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Response Posted - 03/03/2006 : 19:35:51

Take a look at Sea Eagle 9 inflatables. www.seaeagle.com
Their 9' inflatable with motor mount (Which is perfect for the
Tohatsu new 2HP 4-stroke), pump, seat, repair kit, etc., sells
for $549.00. Weighs only 38# plus motor mount, deflates to 26"
X 23" X 10" package. I saw one of these at Catalina with
one adult & three kids motoring safely.
John - 89Wk 5973 Uzumati

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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 03/04/2006 : 08:58:33

Anybody out there have one these Seaeagle boats already? I need to get a dinghy for occassional use, mostly when I go to the San Juans a couple of times a year. Their prices certainly look good. The site does not seem to say what material they are made of...seems to good to be true...

Thanks Cloudveil for pointing them out.

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Rochester
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Response Posted - 03/04/2006 : 10:14:23

I found my dingy in a marina that rents moorings each season. People who did not renew, abondoned it. The marina sells them to pay storage fees. The draw back is, you do not get a certificate of origin to register the thing. Possession is nine-tenths thought.

I cleaned mine and painted it a different color incase the original owner came back.

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Jmurfy
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Response Posted - 03/04/2006 : 23:16:41

Thanks for the responses. Inflatables are not an option for me because the harbor area where the dingys are stored is open to the public. I've seen inflatables that have been knifed over night. The other thoughts were good and I will look into them. Thanks.

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John P
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 13:14:16

If I ever have a house again, with a good shop area, I intend to build my own. Looks like a good winter project!!

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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 19:56:11

I built mine.

It is a 7.5ft Nutshell from www.bateau.com. It took about six weeks working evenings.

Made from marine plywood and epoxy fiberglass. Since I went the whole route and fiberglass cloth outside and clear epoxy inside, with three foam compartments it cost more than it might if I had just gone with cloth outside. Still, I figure it was cheaper than a Walker Bay 8.

Jim Williams
Hey Jude C25fk 2958
SF Bay

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IndyJim
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Response Posted - 03/06/2006 : 22:08:13

Before I got my slip, I had a mooring buoy for 4 years. I bought a Walker Bay and wondered what took me so long? It was fantastic and has wheel under the stern to roll it easily. It rows extremely well through a pretty goog chop. The small (8ft.) Walker Bay will fit snuggly on the bow of a C-25 upside down too and can be strapped down if you need to take it with you.

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weluvlife
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 : 09:40:24

Hello IndyJim,

I'm interested in picking up a WalkerBay 8. I'd love to see a photo of yours stored on your foredeck, if you have one. How much trouble is it to get it up there?

How do most of you store your rigid tenders? I was thinking about raising the Walker Bay I'm considering, vertically with the boom topping lift over the transom, and then securing the two transom corners of the dingy to the corners of the pulpit. Not sure how this would work. Windage etc...

Take care,

Mark

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 : 11:34:43

I have used an 8 foot Livingston for 27 years from Seattle. It has proved stable and safe. I added the folding wheels from WM and it protects it when going ashore. It is towed when cruising as a safety escape and a place for the fishheads for the crabpots. Used it for years to row out to the mooring. Lots of used around. Goodluck.

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IndyJim
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Response Posted - 04/06/2006 : 23:41:24

Mark,
I'll take a look at my photo archives and see if I have a picure of the Walker Bay on the foredeck. It runs from just forward of the mast to the bow pulpit. I don't keep it this way very often but it does fit. When I spent the night aboard hooked to my buoy and storms were forecast, I didn't want to jump into the dinghy in the morning to find a couple gallons of water in the dinghy. Thus the upside down storage on the bow!

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Trust Me
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Response Posted - 04/07/2006 : 10:55:15

Jeff:
Hey ...build your own.
http://www.bateau.com/proddetail.php?prod=D5&cat=9
Final glass, trim, paint goes on this spring.
Ron

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djn
Master Marine Consultant

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Response Posted - 04/07/2006 : 16:49:10

Hi Ron, this could easily be built in a weekend. Using all the modern epoxi system (like west system) and a light fiberglass cloth, it would last for years. The light fiberglass cloth would disapear in the epoxi so the wood grain and color would still come through. Cheers.

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