[C320-list] Dinghy Propulsion

[Pat Tormey]

I have a WM 310 RIB with a 9.9 Tuhatsu that I hang on heavy duty davits (spec’d and installed by my good friend Jeff Hare). It is heavy to lift especially the motor end, but I just use the winch so it’s no big deal. I lift the boat motor and gas tank and never have to mount the motor.

I did have to relocate the stern light to the radar mast. And I’m concerned that it blocks the boarding ladder.

It’s a lot of fun to go bombing around and I use it regularly to go to downtown Newport RI from my slip on the Navy station. (about 1 mile)

I also have a 2.3 Honda which is “much better than rowing”, weights almost nothing (27lbs?) but misses the fun part. 

THAT said, you don’t need a lot of horses and frankly can’t go bombing around a mooring field.  SO if your main use is as a tender, smaller and easier to handle might be a good choice.

Pat

Pat Tormey 
s/v Blue Skies

From: Tom Grass
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 3:22 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Dinghy Propulsion

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