The back step is extremely weak you wouldn't want to actually use it i think its only 1.6mm. The dinghy the guy showed me if you look at the underside where it meets the chine it was all bubbled up they didn't fare it in at all just forced it. I also saw somebody selling one on gumtree pretty cheap with brand new Suzuki motor saying only done 5 hrs. I decided to leave it alone o think second hand proven dinghy would be better value thats what i ended up with.
The back step is extremely weak you wouldn't want to actually use it i think its only 1.6mm. The dinghy the guy showed me if you look at the underside where it meets the chine it was all bubbled up they didn't fare it in at all just forced it. I also saw somebody selling one on gumtree pretty cheap with brand new Suzuki motor saying only done 5 hrs. I decided to leave it alone o think second hand proven dinghy would be better value thats what i ended up with.
Im seeking advice on a small boat trip to the Montes. I have a few question from those of you who've done the trip.
1. What's the best time of the year weather wise?
2. What's the best anchorage to give you good access to a variety of locations worth looking at for a variety of fishing styles.
3. What sort of distances do you reckon you'd clock up getting to these spots. Fuel is a limiting factor as I don't want to carry extra fuel that makes the trip (over) dangerous.
We allow ourselves approx 90 nm's out of out tank, which gives us a bit of a safety margin. I'd think 4 x 60ltr drums would be the most I'd want on deck, bearing in mind other stuff on board.
Oh yeah, boat is a 21 foot rebuilt Penguin, self draining deck.
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Are they the ones being sold
Are they the ones being sold from malaga area if they are i did go have a look at them
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PJim
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Yep
What did you think of them
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The back step is extremely
The back step is extremely weak you wouldn't want to actually use it i think its only 1.6mm. The dinghy the guy showed me if you look at the underside where it meets the chine it was all bubbled up they didn't fare it in at all just forced it. I also saw somebody selling one on gumtree pretty cheap with brand new Suzuki motor saying only done 5 hrs. I decided to leave it alone o think second hand proven dinghy would be better value thats what i ended up with.
rather be fishing
still trying
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The back step is extremely
The back step is extremely weak you wouldn't want to actually use it i think its only 1.6mm. The dinghy the guy showed me if you look at the underside where it meets the chine it was all bubbled up they didn't fare it in at all just forced it. I also saw somebody selling one on gumtree pretty cheap with brand new Suzuki motor saying only done 5 hrs. I decided to leave it alone o think second hand proven dinghy would be better value thats what i ended up with.
rather be fishing
PJim
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Thanks
Yeah , reason I ask is there is one for sale with a 2007 yammy on it for 4500.
Might keep looking I think
Thanks for that
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Just checked there website i
Just checked there website i don't think they are importing those dinghies anymore. I would stay away from them.
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Roughas
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Montebello Islands,
Im seeking advice on a small boat trip to the Montes. I have a few question from those of you who've done the trip.
1. What's the best time of the year weather wise?
2. What's the best anchorage to give you good access to a variety of locations worth looking at for a variety of fishing styles.
3. What sort of distances do you reckon you'd clock up getting to these spots. Fuel is a limiting factor as I don't want to carry extra fuel that makes the trip (over) dangerous.
We allow ourselves approx 90 nm's out of out tank, which gives us a bit of a safety margin. I'd think 4 x 60ltr drums would be the most I'd want on deck, bearing in mind other stuff on board.
Oh yeah, boat is a 21 foot rebuilt Penguin, self draining deck.
Thanks in advance...........John
Roughas
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Montebello Islands
Sorry about that, should have posted in new thread!