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Post by so40gtb on Mar 21, 2019 2:31:14 GMT
We have an inexpensive (West Marine) 2.6m/8.6' rollup inflatable tender aboard our SO40, stowed in the starboard lazarette normally and dragged behind when we expect to use it several days in a row. Now that we're retired and can cruise farther and longer, we're thinking about obtaining a RIB. I'm interested in the size of RIBs used by others with Jeanneaus in the 37-42' (11-13m) length range and where they are stowed when cruising (davits aren't an option on Voyageur, as they would increase length overall beyond that permitted at the marina). We haven't tried stowing our inflatable on the foredeck, as that could get in the way of whisker pole rigging, but perhaps that's feasible with some rigging revision. Our use will be primarily from anchorages to shore and some short distance (<3km/2mi) exploring once in a while.
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Post by MartyB on Mar 21, 2019 3:13:20 GMT
Most locals ie puget sound seem to have 10-11' ones that are stored on davits. With that said, I have a fold up 350 WM fiberglass bottom rib. It stores in about a 3x4x18" space when deflated. I can put it between my mini forestay and mast. Not have issues with sailing for the most part. Anything on the foredeck will cause issues, this seem on the lower end of issues. Not going to say this is the best for all people tho. It has a max of 10hp vs similar full length hull ribs with upwards of 25HP.
An option that may work for some of us, ie less than 10-15%.
Marty
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Post by jdl01 on Mar 21, 2019 4:12:59 GMT
Like Marty, we are pacific nw sailors. We have a 10'6" rib with a 10 horse outboard. Our original intent was to carry it on the foredeck, but with the self tacking jib traveller, the space proved too tight. At about 250 lbs all in, it seemed a bit of a bear to put on davits and at 10'6" we were concerned about catching a wave when heeled at 20 degrees plus. As a result, we put the motor on a stern mount and tow the dinghy. We did a lot of planing speed exploring and fishing once anchored and this size rib performed admirably at these tasks. In retrospect, I would have gone with a 9 foot rib and a 6 hp engine and foreshortened our at anchor wanderings. This would have ridden safely on davits, would alternately fit on the bow - we have a power halyard winch - and one can manhandle a 6 hp safely up to the pushpit for storage. Also we board our boat from the stern at our moorage and this would make a davit hung dingy a hassle.
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Post by jy51 on Mar 21, 2019 8:51:49 GMT
We have an inexpensive (West Marine) 2.6m/8.6' rollup inflatable tender aboard our SO40, stowed in the starboard lazarette normally and dragged behind when we expect to use it several days in a row. Now that we're retired and can cruise farther and longer, we're thinking about obtaining a RIB. I'm interested in the size of RIBs used by others with Jeanneaus in the 37-42' (11-13m) length range and where they are stowed when cruising (davits aren't an option on Voyageur, as they would increase length overall beyond that permitted at the marina). We haven't tried stowing our inflatable on the foredeck, as that could get in the way of whisker pole rigging, but perhaps that's feasible with some rigging revision. Our use will be primarily from anchorages to shore and some short distance (<3km/2mi) exploring once in a while. Firstly have you considered folding davits a company called Simpson davits have a range suitable for a 40 foot boat, very easy to install and use and once on your berth you can fold them flat, in fact I had them installed on a 37 foot boat. As age catches us up, a spare halyard led to an electric winch is the way forward for lifting the inflatable onto the foredeck. RIBs are a great idea but remember they do need a permanent storage position either on deck or on davits. You also need to think of winter storage! |
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Post by so40gtb on Mar 22, 2019 1:13:31 GMT
jdl01: Your situation seems similar to ours. The Admiral fussed about the foredeck due to bulk, but I noted that using a halyard to bring the tender aboard would facilitate its retrieval. We have kept our 3.5 hp outboard on a mount that's part of the stern rail - easy to drop into the inflatable and retrieve therefrom. And we've docked stern-in for 7 years.
jy51: Will look up Simpson. We have a radar pole astern and are contemplating a wind generator/pole on the opposite side of the centerline, both of which could conflict. As for winter, thanks for the reminder. For us, it's a matter of getting the RIB out of the marina, to our home and stowed in the garage barn, which an appropriate boat trailer would do.
Thanks for the responses!
--Karl
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Post by vasko on Mar 22, 2019 7:19:38 GMT
Have try all options on my boats (had so far - 36, 40 and now 34) the only viable place is davits with very light ARIB ( sunsport has about 20kg for 2.3m) and very light engine 2-3hp yamaha malta 2t - 10kg - and store the dinghy with outboard fitted on tnr davits/arch
Hate towing dinghy, on fore deck, deflate inflate, taking on and of outboard...
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Post by Trevor on Mar 22, 2019 11:41:11 GMT
Hello So40gtb, We have a 2.5 meter Mercury, fibreglass floor inflatable with a small yamaha engine. We used to either tow or stow it upside down on the foredeck. Stowing on the foredeck of course means removal of oars, engine, anchor etc and reinstate when required again. Not too bad with spinnaker halyard to lift onto and off deck. We finally bit the bullet and put on an arch with the davits included. We now simply lift the lot up high and under the arch. It is far enough back to be well clear of the helm position and gets some protection from big solar panels. We still reverse into the pen and can step off the transom step onto the dock under the dinghy. Last year we spent 6 months on the boat cruising around and using the dinghy at every stop. This single change has had quite an impact on our cruising lives. Using the tender is now child's play. I notice as I get older, lifting engines on and off dinghies gets just a little bit harder and just a little bit more precarious!!  Regards, Trevor |
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