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Re: One dingy or two?
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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07/19/2016 02:10 PM
07/19/2016 02:10 PM
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Moorings charges $35 for a 2nd dinghy. They don't have bigger dinghies. (not to contradict George, but that's what I was told. If your mileage is different let me know because I would have a bone to pick with my booking agent.) They will arrange logistics of a larger dinghy from Island Time if you pay directly. http://www.islandtimeltd.com/I think it was $200/day for the week for a 15' center console. Also, they don't allow anything bigger than the standard dinghy on the davits due to the load.
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Re: One dingy or two?
[Re: Blueprint]
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07/19/2016 03:22 PM
07/19/2016 03:22 PM
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So while there is a slight bit more work to do with a second dinghy (shortening line, lengthening line, moving from one pontoon to another, keeping away from hot grill, etc.) I personally believe that 2 dinghies for that large of a group is not a bad idea.
We have towed dinghies of varying sizes in the past usually with a crew of 8 or more and have generally been pleased.
The two dinghies will offer you much more flexibility moving crew around, and certainly offer a more comfortable ride to/from shore, especially if you are planning to have dinner ashore, or eliminate a second trip.
Also, with 2 dinghies, no one must wait around for a ride.
I say do it, and ask what the recommended max towing speed is...
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Re: One dingy or two?
[Re: CaptainGutt]
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07/19/2016 06:22 PM
07/19/2016 06:22 PM
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It is your charter. It is your crew, it is yours to decide.
Having a second dinghy means more flexibility in planning and decision making. With a large party, it means choices in where to go, when to go, what to do, and not everyone has to go and do the same thing or be " stuck" on the boat at a mooring. Or all need to be ready at the same time for the dinner run. Or whether 2 or three can go do re-provisioning/shopping/sightseeing while others go elsewhere. Just HAVING the flexibility and options makes a big difference with a large party. Your decision, your experience. Over 9 people, that 35 bucks a day is less than 4 dollars per person per day.
Your charter, your party, your vacation. It's kinda like extra towels and sheets and pillowcases and TP. Not totally necessary, but nice to have.
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Re: One dingy or two?
[Re: Twanger]
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07/22/2016 09:37 AM
07/22/2016 09:37 AM
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For $35 per day I would take a second dingy. We have towed two dinghies with no problem on a mono. Dinking around the anchorages is the most fun! If you are limited to one dinghy it puts a damper on how long you can do that for and makes one person the chauffeur instead of being able to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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