Need advice on tender for CD-27

[chuck yahrling]

Would like to hear from CD25, CD-26, CD27 owners carrying various types of dinghys (inflatable, conventional, etc.) and how you like to stow them.



yahrling@cybertours.com

[Dana]

Would like to hear from CD25, CD-26, CD27 owners carrying various types of dinghys (inflatable, conventional, etc.) and how you like to stow them

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I like inflatables which have roll-up flooring (slats). I store it down below in rough weather, don't have to worry about towing it in rough seas as the conventional design can be lost or pooped. The inflatable should be the two side pontoon design (multi air chamber) with the motor mount located inboard and well forward of the aft end of the inflatable. Other designs which have the motor mount mounted directly on the aft end is subject to back flipping (with the engine on it) in a breeze with no one on board. Just ask a buddy of mine and his engine repair cost!

Dana



darenius@aol.com

[Gary]

Chuck:

I agree with Dana. I bot the smallest Zodiac I could find (6'7"). It's perfect for my wife and I and when rolled up will fit in the port side cockpit locker of my 25D. It has the shape Dana referred to and will not tip backwards in rough seas or when it's windy.

Gary



garym@taxinvest.com

[Lee H. Hodsdon]

We tow an 8' Dyer Dink behind our 25D. I've never had problems in rough seas, but I guess that means I've not been in seas rough enough. If things got real bad I'd try to stow it on the forward deck, using the jib halyard as a lift. I guess I'll try that before things get real bad in case there are problems. We have a sailing rig which is quite enjoyable, but generally use the oars. With one person aboard she flies, as the load increases the speed decreases. All in all it is a fine little tender.

Sincerely,

Lee

Would like to hear from CD25, CD-26, CD27 owners carrying various types of dinghys (inflatable, conventional, etc.) and how you like to stow them.

lhodsdon@nh.ultranet.com

[Chris Reinke]

Would like to hear from CD25, CD-26, CD27 owners carrying various types of dinghys (inflatable, conventional, etc.) and how you like to stow them

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I like inflatables which have roll-up flooring (slats). I store it down below in rough weather, don't have to worry about towing it in rough seas as the conventional design can be lost or pooped. The inflatable should be the two side pontoon design (multi air chamber) with the motor mount located inboard and well forward of the aft end of the inflatable. Other designs which have the motor mount mounted directly on the aft end is subject to back flipping (with the engine on it) in a breeze with no one on board. Just ask a buddy of mine and his engine repair cost!

Dana

I would agree with Dana that an inflatable makes the best tender. They offer a good stable platform for loading and unloading especially for younger children. One alternative to consider if you will be relying upon this tender during an emergency situation is an auto inflation system. Several of the inflatable manufacturers offer self inflation kits which can inflate the crafts very quickly. As an alternative to a factory inflation system I use a compressed air tank from a local auto supply store. I removed the tire valve inflation hose and instead use a garden type hose which threads directly on the inflatables air inlet valve. I can fully inflate a 7'0" inflatable in about 1:30min.



Chris.Reinke@Transamerica.com

[Mike Thompson]

I tow a WaterTender 9. I do this now with my CD-28 and for some
years previous I did this with a CD-25. The dingy is heavy, that is,
strong and stable. I enjoy rowing it for pleasure - great for
exploring gunk holes early in the morning.
I don't have an outboard. It rows less comfortably but
acceptably with two people and gear as it is lower in the water.
In rough weather, I tow it on a long painter so its usually being towed up a wave rather than skiing down one into my stern.

I previously had a 8 foot dingy but found it too small.

Would like to hear from CD25, CD-26, CD27 owners carrying various types of dinghys (inflatable, conventional, etc.) and how you like to stow them.

mike@truesoft.com