nesting dingy

funlife · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009

I have a PSC 31 Crelock, and currently tow my dingy. I have come close to losing the dingy on more than one occasion, but do not like inflateables. Does anyone out there have, or have ever used a nesting dingy? Can you give me your thoughts on how well it worked, and how well it stowed
Thanks

samchristo · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009

We bought a very well made and attractive nesting/sailing dinghy from Gig Harbor. It was pricey but I think it was worth it - light weight Kevlar - everything was near perfect. It fits behind the mast on our 34 if you loose the rigid vang or forward of the mast if you remove the inner forestay.

We left it behind when we went cruising. It was just too cumbersome to handle on the side deck, bolting the two halves together. In a seaway it would have been even more interesting.

I wish we had it here (on a mooring at Key West) as it rows very well and would have been a lot faster/dryer than our Avon rollup. But I'm still glad we didn't bring it.

Sam
sv Grace PSC34

funlife · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009

Sam Thanks for the info. I am also a NW boater out of Port Townsend. can you give me the name of the place in Gig Harbor? I hate asking, I know that I will regret it, but how is warm water sailing? Thanks again. Dave

JohnRPollard · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009

Funlife,

I believe Sam was referrign to Gig Harbor Boatworks. They make some fine boats.

funlife · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009

Sorry, I was thinking Gig Harbor on Puget Sound. Thanks for the correction.
I have read that you are selling your boat, I know that you have contributed to this site a great deal. I hope that we are not loosing you from it as well, are we? Dave

JohnRPollard · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by funlife

Sorry, I was thinking Gig Harbor on Puget Sound. Thanks for the correction.
I have read that you are selling your boat, I know that you have contributed to this site a great deal. I hope that we are not loosing you from it as well, are we? Dave

Dave,

Our boat is not for sale!

You must have read one of my posts where I mentioned that it is beginning to feel a bit tight for our family of five on the longer (week+) trips we take.

Not sure when or if we will move up in size. No plans to move on from this site, either.

Hope you're enjoying your 31! We love ours.

funlife · #7 (**permalink**) 03-06-2009

Well, glad to hear that I am/was mistaken on both counts.
Dave

redstripesailor · #8 (**permalink**) 03-06-2009

does anyone know of a builder on the east coast that builds nesting dinghys similar to the gig harbor?

badsanta · #9 (**permalink**) 03-07-2009

Try this, you may have to cut and paste as I cant get the link to post right. Hope it helps.

[url=http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/rowboats/dinghies/CLC-PASSAGEMAKER-TA.html]

arisatx · #10 (**permalink**) 03-07-2009

Fun:

Here is a link to another thread re: PortaBotes and the NN10.