Plastic dinghies
Submitted by Ashen on Sat, 2016-01-09 14:09
Hi guys
Anyone here own or have experiences with plastic dinghies, especially the Finn Spin-drift series? I'm looking at getting one, 2.4-3m for river fishing. Will be powered by a small outboard. Some parts of the Swan and Canning are excellent for fishing, but accessing those places are not ideal with a 19ft boat! Haha
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Muppet
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Just picked a used one up
just bought a used 3.8 mt to use as a camper top dingy with a 9.9 merc.
havent used it yet but hopefully will try it out this week. Will let you know. There is a couple of vids on you tube taken in the swan.
cheers
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Ashen
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Thanks mate. Have read some
Thanks mate. Have read some of the reviews and videos. They seem great. I've had 12ft dinghies before but this time I would like something smaller without a need for a trailer.
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Jackfrost80
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I got a 3m spindrift with 6hp
I got a 3m spindrift with 6hp outboard and electric motor. Perfect breaming boat and great for fishing/crabbing the flats in the Peel inlet. Was gonna sell it when I got my boat but I just can't do it as it's way too much fun and gives me another option when the ocean/lower Swan is puss
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Muppet
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I've got the monohull
not the cat. Don't know what they call that model.
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Ashen
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I think your model is the
I think your model is the Sharkie.
Another model Im looking at is the Castaway. Only 2.4m and very light!
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Jackfrost80
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3m is perfect for 2 people or
3m is perfect for 2 people or a solo mission and I've had my boy and my brother/dad on board without too many worries. I get up to 13kn solo and around 6.3kn with my brother on board.
It is plated for 6hp but if I had my time again I'd go the 8 or 9.8 as it is the same engine with different carbies and slightly larger head in the 9.8. Would be nice to get on the plane with another adult on board.
I launch mine with a trailer as I found it was taking me about 45 mins to get setup carrying it in the back of the ute.
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Ashen
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No room for another trailer
No room for another trailer at the house..
The castaway model is looking very attractive. Put it in the back of the van, along with a 2-3hp motor (inbuilt fuel tank). Find a good spot to fish, put dinghy in water, put on motor and gear. Enjoy!
I reckon it'll only take me 10-15mins to launch with the Castaway and small outboard & fishing gear.
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grantarctic1
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Castway
I have the castaway and use it all the time. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it fits inside my Patrol loaded ready to go.
I did do some modifications http://fishwrecked.com/forum/pimp-my-canooo-take-twooo
I use a small electric now and then, but most times just use the tides to fish an area close to wear I can launch. Once I fitted the seat it was very comfy and I can sit in it for hours no problem. It is a bit of a slug to paddle but I'm never in a rush and drifts well with wind and tide.
Ashen
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Awesome!
G'day Grant!
You've done amazing things with your Castaway. I am looking at a Nissan Patrol as well, so to know that you can fit the Castaway in, is great!
We'll have a Castaway get together when I buy mine!
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out wide
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If I was you Ashen I would
If I was you Ashen I would consider a poly craft tough tender..better outfit imo
Ashen
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Yeah, have read reviews
Yeah, have read reviews about them and they seem tough. My idea is to have something light which I can just throw in the back of a van or 4x4 roof, without too much hassle. The Polycraft (75kg or so) will be too heavy for me..
Having said that, thanks for the suggestion though. Much appreciated as always guys!
A fish in the hand is worth 10 in the water!