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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: sail445]
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05/23/2015 10:38 AM
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We had a 50"mono and took two dinghys. Towed both. The boat was a great sailing vessel and the tow did not really impede our fun at all. Worked great and we were glad to have the extra flexibility. We had only 6 aboard but my hubby loves to wander off and fish and we did not want anyone to feel marooned.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: HtownHondo]
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05/23/2015 12:13 PM
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Mu daughter spent three weeks on a Moorings 4600 with 13 kids and 3 crew with Lifeworks. Towed a dinghy and had one on davits. They managed not to wrap a painter around a prop.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: Double dinghys?
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05/23/2015 12:20 PM
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justaroofer
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I think it's a great idea! On a related note, we've upgraded to a larger and faster dinghy and that works well too.
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: SkipperChip]
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05/23/2015 05:27 PM
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aarpskier
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Did same thing with 4800 last June with 7 adults and 4 kids. Nice flexibility for different groups who want to do different things or at different times.
Skip the davits. Just tow both. But, as others have pointed out, one crew member should be assigned to each dinghy to bring it up to the boat prior to maneuvering. All good!
Also heading out Saturday on 3900 with 6 adults. No pirate grandkids this trip. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: cruzdoc]
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05/26/2015 09:08 AM
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aarpskier
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I would never question an Admiral, but let me make a last pitch. There are two types of charterers: those whose dinghy engines have failed, and those whose dingy engines are going to fail. In addition to convenience (more options), time-saving (no double trips), more freeboard (increased safety and drier bums), two dinks provide redundancy (less stress). You know your trip is not going to be interrupted by a complete lack of boat-to-shore transportation. I don't know the ages of your crew, but our dinghy mates were the 8 and 12 year old boys in the photo below. Each was assigned one of the dinghys, with the tasks of making sure it was drawn up and cleated off at appropriate times, tilting the outboard up and down, drying the gunwales, tying it off to a tree or rock on shore, etc. Just sayin' I think you would find the advantages far outweighing any downside. Whatever, have a great time!
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: cruzdoc]
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05/27/2015 08:42 AM
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It seems that my list of "not worth arguing over," is much shorter than my wife's list. cruzdoc said: Thanks aarpskier and GeorgeC1 for the info. As is not atypical, what I thought was a good idea, my wife saw as increased work for her without enough benefit so we are probably going to stick with one as per usual.
I don't know why she cares as my oldest daughter is better at driving the dinghy than she is and typically handles the dinghy captain role. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Chalking it up in the category of not worth arguing over.
But the info is always appreciated.Will keep an eye out for you aarpskier as we are wheels up in 48 hours now out of Moorings as well. Curious as to how you will like the 3900.
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: aarpskier]
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05/27/2015 10:28 AM
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aarpskier said: Also heading out Saturday on 3900 with 6 adults. No pirate grandkids this trip. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Sad.gif" alt="" /> 3 or 4 cabin version? The owners side is awesome if you are on the 3 cabin. Great boat, just a little tight in the galley.
Matt
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Re: Double dinghys?
[Re: maytrix]
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05/27/2015 11:45 PM
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aarpskier
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Matt
Three cabins (less cost). The other two couples have graciously offered my wife and me the "owner's cabin" as compensation for my work in putting the trip and itinerary together.
This is a 20th anniversary tour, commemorating our initial BVI cruise together in 1995. We have since sailed together every couple of years, always with The Moorings (first monos, then cats) working our way down to Grenada (Martinique / Sint Maartin / St. Vincent / St. Lucia x3 / Canouan x2 / Bequia x2 / Mustique x2 / Tobago Cays x2 / Mayreau / Union). This is their first time back to the BVI since 1995. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dance.gif" alt="" />
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