Bolo
Contributing Partner
I just sold a hard shell wooden Eastport "Pram-like" wood dinghy that was great to row but a hassle to move from the dinghy rack, launch (solo) and store on the fore deck of my E32. Plus I didn't need a dinghy all that much but when I did, like at anchor, I was stranded aboard. So the next best solution was to buy an inflatable dinghy which I just did. Purchased a new West Marine PRU-3 Roll-Up that was on sale. To power it I want to buy a Torqeedo which is where my question lies. There are two models that would work for me. Both in the "Travel" series, the 603s (2 HP) or the 1103 (3 HP). The main difference is the horse power that is the gasoline outboards equivalent. Mainly it would be my "first mate" and I in the boat and a little cargo to just go ashore when at anchor. Once, long ago I owned a Honda 2 HP which did seem to me to do the job.
I saw the video that Christian Williams made bay in 2015 in which he had a 1103 (I think) but would one less HP make that much of a difference? The price difference between the two is $700. Does anyone use a 603s for their dinghy? I'd like to hear how it works out for you.
I saw the video that Christian Williams made bay in 2015 in which he had a 1103 (I think) but would one less HP make that much of a difference? The price difference between the two is $700. Does anyone use a 603s for their dinghy? I'd like to hear how it works out for you.