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Trying to figure how to set up my 75# dinghy on the stern >>>

1911tex

Sustaining Member
I have a Walker Bay 8 and choice is forward on the bow or strap it to the stern rail....any ideas?
 

Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
8 foot dinghy on a boat your size would go on the foredeck without much problem. the transom would probably "lock in" pretty nicely over the forward dorade / steel rail.
 

Frank Langer

1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
8 foot dinghy on a boat your size would go on the foredeck without much problem. the transom would probably "lock in" pretty nicely over the forward dorade / steel rail.
We also have an 8' Walker Bay fibreglass dinghy, and found that it tows really well behind our boat. It takes waves well, has never tipped, and only decreases speed by about a half knot. In my opinion, on the bow interferes with headsail and anchoring, off the transom bogs the stern down. However, if in really rough weather towing is not recommended.
Frank
 

Geoff W.

Makes Up For It With Enthusiasm
Blogs Author
I tow my Ranger 11' dinghy because it's too big for an alternative, sadly :( If I had a smaller one I'd get it on the bow. I think an 8' dinghy on the 35' boat would keep well clear of the windlass and foredeck for anchoring. Could definitely bind up genoa sheets during a tack, I suppose!

Christian sailed a lot of miles with his pram on the bow of a 32 footer, I'm sure he could weigh in on the effect on sailing :)
 

Christian Williams

E381 - Los Angeles
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
The 8-foot, 65-llb. pram had no bad effect on sailing the 32-3. My high-clew genoa doesn't touch it on the present boat and sheets have never fouled.

It does cover the forward hatch, with the unanticipated benefit that the hatch can be left open for ventilation even in extreme weather.

Bow tie-down is by a flush ring pull on the foredeck. Aft is secured with lines to the dorade guard. I find the padded Taylor gunwale covers a necessity since they allow the dinghy to be lashed hard against the deck. A cover against UV (not shown) is as necessary for the paint of a wooden pram as it would be for an inflatable (which also fits well on the larger foredecks).

For me, even a 38 is too small for davits or stern mount of a dinghy, although it's just a matter of what looks good to the owner.

By the way, the foredeck measurements of the 38 are here.

dinghy IMG_2750-001.JPG
 
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1911tex

Sustaining Member
Christian....the "Bow tie-down is by a flush ring-pull on the fore deck".....did you drill down through the head liner over the v-berth and bolt it or zip open the headliner, bolt, then zip back; or another way? Possible noggin banger? Padded? Great idea....thanks.
 
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