I have a Pearson 26 that I am thinking of taking to Bahamas next year ( with the right weather window), trying to figure out what kind of dinghy to take - currently I have a 9 ft inflatable - with inflatable keel - it is supposedly portable ( take it apart easily) but that isn't the case - almost no chance of putting it together on the boat - it has an aluminum floor that is a bear to get in, has oaks but power it with a 3hp 4 stroke Tohatsu, not too keen on towing an iflatbale across the Gulf Stream - and too big to fit on deck forward of mast, also have an small inflatable kayak - that is fine for still water, no waves - but it is an adventure if the window is blowing over 10 knots and from behind.
Thought about a small 10-ft kayak ( not inflatable) that I could fit on a side deck . While not a small 26 , it is still a small boat so limited area to move forward on side decks of the Pearson.
Suggestions would be appreciated -
Thought about a small 10-ft kayak ( not inflatable) that I could fit on a side deck . While not a small 26 , it is still a small boat so limited area to move forward on side decks of the Pearson.
Suggestions would be appreciated -