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dalelargent
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2015 : 10:11:50

Hi all,

Any experience with Sea Eagle inflatables? There is a nice looking 10'6" sport runabout for sale near me at a really good price.

A quick search here showed no previous discussion...

1989 c25 WK/TR #5838
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 06/10/2015 : 12:07:36

I don't have experience with Sea Eagle inflatables, but the big differences between inflatable dinghies is the material they are made of, PVC or Hypalon, the method used to glue them up and the type of floor employed.

Do you intend to tow the dink behind a C25? A 10'6" dinghy seems pretty big to tow. The model with the floorboards is 123lbs without a motor.

Davy J

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Response Posted - 06/10/2015 : 19:33:15

I am intending on towing it behind my C25. I like the idea of holding 4, but I hear you about the weight. I would tow it without motor as I happen to love rowing :)

As a reference, last year I borrowed a fiberglass Boston Whaler (8'??) rowing/sailing dinghy as a tender for my San Juans trip. Don't know what it weighed, but bet it was over 150 pounds. We had no trouble moving right along even in moderate winds.

But, honestly, that is my only experience.

Here's the deal: nice condition boat, garaged. Comes w/ 2 wooden bench seats, floorboard, w/ oars, two gas tanks w/ hand pump, anchor, includes nice TRAILER w/ 2 new tires and spare, (4) life jackets, clean title and current registration. AND it comes w/ Suzuki DT 9.9 Asking $1,000.00. VERY tempted...

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Response Posted - 06/10/2015 : 19:34:24

BTW, I would also be able to garage-keep it, so the PVC doesn't concern me too much.

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1983 Vagabond 14

islander
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Response Posted - 06/11/2015 : 05:10:25

The PVC is not really a big issue. You just can't keep them out in the sun 24-7 and expect them to last a long time. but for normal use they are fine. I had a cover for mine when it was stored on the front deck of my old powerboat and it was 10yrs old when I sold it last year. Still looked new. By the way inflatables don't row very well. Big difference between rowing an inflatable and the Boston Whaler. I think after the first time you row it in a breeze you will be in the market for a 2hp. Sell the Suzuki DT 9.9 and maybe the trailer if you don't think you would use it. Use the money to by the 2hp.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Edited by - islander on 06/11/2015 05:17:27

Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/11/2015 : 06:30:38

I'm seeing a lot of guys running electric trolling motors on their dinks. Most of the time, no problem but in breezy conditions, they are pretty slow. I can usually paddle my kayak faster...
One thing to keep in mind, once there's any kind of motor involved it's a vessel and subject to all the safety regs of the USCG and law enforcement. Good to carry a kit on board with up to date flares, daytime visual distress signal, a sound-producing device, flashlight, registration, etc. one day the coasties were doing inspections out on the harbor and they stopped and boarded power, sail and dinks. Several dinks were unprepared for inspections.

Bruce Ross
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Response Posted - 06/11/2015 : 08:20:48

Good point Bruce!

Dang, more stuff to add to my list!

Paul

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islander
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Response Posted - 06/11/2015 : 11:47:25

I used a 1qt Igloo drink thermos to keep all the CG stuff in when I had my dink. 3 rocket flares, Reg, Flag and a whistle fit inside and is water tight and floats. Everything in one container just clip it to the dink.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Edited by - islander on 06/11/2015 11:49:18

DavidBuoy
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Response Posted - 06/12/2015 : 08:33:40

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Originally posted by Voyager

I'm seeing a lot of guys running electric trolling motors on their dinks. Most of the time, no problem but in breezy conditions, they are pretty slow...

A friend of mine does that on his dink and has been working forever to convince the Mrs. to let him buy the gas engine. He says it works great with a good range but the drawbacks are: Slow, If there's wind you can get in trouble and lugging the battery is a PITA.

Captain Rob & Admiral Alyson
"David Buoy"-1985 C25 SK/SR #5053

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Response Posted - 06/12/2015 : 12:19:53

Nice Scott!

Our Dink bag so far has
.. Dink Cover (that's what the bag is for)
.. Dink Anchor
and I don't think the rest of the stuff will fit in that bag.

But that cooler idea is brilliant!

Paul

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Chief RA
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Response Posted - 06/16/2015 : 06:03:26

Probably worth $1k but it is likely quite old and yes, large & very heavy. The clues are floor boards and 9.9hp engine which usually means 2 stroke. Chief

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Response Posted - 06/23/2015 : 17:35:36

I also like the cooler idea. At least for everything except life jackets. I have an 8ft dinghy and it floats 4 passengers and gear no problem. And I'm not talking about little kids. It is actually quite impressive.

Ken
San Diego
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Response Posted - 06/23/2015 : 17:37:50

It is a RIB and tows great with no motor, but does not row very good.

Ken
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