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Date Posted: - Sunday - 04/13/08 - 2:43pm
Author: Jake
Author Host/IP: c-71-234-230-236.hsd1.ct.comcast.net / 71.234.230.236
Subject: Dink
In reply to: Jared 's message, "What's the Best Dinghy for a Mariner 31?" on - Friday - 04/11/08 - 2:50pm

We added davits last summer and have a 8' whitehall dink hanging from them. We also had a canvas cover made for the dink while it's on the davits to keep water out, also we could store a few items in it. I'll post a photo a soon as I can. Jake s/v Maranatha

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[> [> Dink -- Jared, - Monday - 04/14/08 - 5:34pm (itb.dfg.ca.gov/205.225.241.126)

Thanks for the response. I'd love to see some pictures. I'm considering davits for everyday use but since I'm hoping to do some extended cruising with offshore passages, I'd like a dinghy that I can secure on deck somehow. I wouldn't want a dinghy hanging out there in nasty conditions.

...so I guess I'm looking for a dinghy that rows well, can sail, can carry at least two adults and a bit of stuff, and can fit on deck somehow. I might have better luck finding a live jackalope.

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[> [> [> Dinghy for Mariner 31 -- John Seyna, - Wednesday - 04/16/08 - 12:43pm (NoHost/12.168.248.58)

Hi Jared,
Interesting, but I had the same thought for my 31 ft Mariner (Champagne). Mine is an older 31 with a tiller, but the problem is the same as you've outlined: where to put it! I acquired a 7ft Dyer Dhow dinghy (fiberglas), and after much thought, I am planning to fabricate aluminum davits and bolt to the transom. I should be able to get it high enough to avoid any rough seas. I do not want a tow behind, and there is just not enough room on deck. The dinghy needs to be able to support 2 people, so not many choices left!

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