An instructive episode. Your channel is a learning channel. There is no substitute for a lifetime of experience. I appreciate the tips on pulling the dinghy on land, rope, stick and wheels and a rope to prevent the engine from dropping out of reach. And you've answered my question about cranes, and the best length for a boat to support a cruising lifestyle. Thanks so much for the forethought that goes into these videos. Happy sailing.
Theres nothing better than seeing first hand knowledge. Thanks for all the info you just shared with us. I'm so impressed how you have everything so well thought out due to raw experience ! Cheers and Fair winds.
Hi Suzie&Jules, This video is very informative, as all of your vids are. I've got the same set of dinghies - an aluminum and an inflatable one. For many years, I relied only on hard dinghies. Then, in 2009, my son in law - an owner of a company that produces inflatable boats - persuaded me to take a try. I tried and since 2009 right till the Russian occupation of Crimea, where I live, used both types. The reasons are mainly the same as you're telling about. Thank you so much for sharing. Glad to see you're looking wonderful! The sunny landscape in the background is sooo inspiring :)
Thanks for showing us what you have learned; I am outfitting a boat for two good size dogs, well three if you count me. Anyway, it didn’t take us long to destroy an inflatable so I am thinking to build a hard shell dinghy like you guys have. Thanks for the video.
I'm sure you guys have heard this plenty of times, but so cool that you both share your years of experience and knowledge about cruising, good and bad. I'm one of those people who would prefer not having to learn things the hard way if at all possible, so I'm listening carefully :)
I respect your wisdom and will remember your videos. It's really nice to have instruction and explanations instead of the common sailing channels just making pretty videos about lifestyle... not that I don't like them also.
yeah.. none of us gonna last forever..when you are young or feel young.. becoming unable to do common things simply isn't on the horizon. But trust me.. it's a fast freighter running with its light off and nobody at the helm. You guys got a terrific run, and whatever more is coming your way.. pure gravy.
Hello J & S. Another great video. Always enjoy and learn from them. Thank you for the years of enjoyment and knowledge. You are my favorite seafaring homesteaders. A life well lived. Good thoughts and prayers from my family to you and yours. P.S. You're right S, J has the best smile on you tube. :) We came from the same home country. Peace...
As usual you guys have a very informative video. Something you might try that may help with rust on steel parts is a spray called "Fluid Film". It comes in 12 oz. cans and costs about $10 bucks. It's lanolin based, is non-toxic and is non-hazardous. It's made in California................................................PS.................Suzie, it smells pretty good so you'll probably have to keep it under lock & key or Jules will be using it for underarm deodorant!!!! (;>) You guys Take care.
+tutelarRC Hi Tutelar, Thanks so much for watching and commenting. We always enjoy hearing from you. As you may have noticed there was a problem at the end of this video. The end screen where we thank all of our Patreons didn't show up ....just a black screen and music. Sorry about that. Take care, J and S
To secure a motor with a rope against the internal transom will not avoid from falling into the deep blue as everybody assumes it would mainly because most boaters don't re tights both clamps to transom once and then after the tmotor has been installed. Have seen many flooded motors with salt water going that route after falling from transom... An excellent method to avoid that issue is to glue 2 rubber squares where the round portions of the clamps will be adjusted aginst the internal transom and adjust tight enough for both clamp's ears to face each other, once set, pass a rope through both eyes and tie the extremes. Try it
Hi, The rope is there to prevent the engine from falling into the water before we have a chance to secure the clamps. It's better to have a waterlogged engine then no engine at all;)) Thanks for watching and commenting!
very intresting video and good tips.I will say your channel is learning ,because you have long exprience,i pick up many good tips /tricks that i will put to use when we get some nice boating weather again.
Congrads on your new "CAR" ! I hope she serves you well and as long as your old one did. Always enjoying your videos. Stay healthy and safe, fair winds.
I believe the 'Persuader' was often used in conjunction with the 'Queens Shilling' back in the old days when recruiting your new Crew!! lol Great upload guys
You's guy's really have you stuff together. Nice dingy. I have an old Avon that someone put a "free sign" on it at my yacht club. One man's trash is another man's gold. I like it , It has no leaks and it will be fine until i can afford a new one LOL This was a great video . I'll see you's in your next one. Cheers and Fair winds my friends.
I'm finding it hard to get away from my computer because even though your videos don't have that professional snap and buzz, they are very honest... You are both so lucky to have each other and all your learned skills... I'm quite envious because Jules and I are about the same age, but I planted roots and stayed in one place for way too many years. You are both to be commended to tackle this project, cut bait and go even though there wasn't any certainty of your future..... I liked the comment of old Cap'n Bob who asked it there were any Guarantees.... I am always reminded to make the best of your days because each one brings us one day closer to deaths embrace.... Morbid I know but none of us escapes this life alive, so follow your dreams and passions. You are an inspiration to what can be done if you want to. I've also noticed that there has been no mention or display of "refreshing beverages"......
I had a similar dingy, In a few feet of chop it never felt very stable. We bought a Highfield aluminum bottomed Hyperion. You are right about the hassle of putting it away but I love the ride.
Great video on the dinghys, and it seem such a good idea to have 2, being one of them a solid one. My experience is always with repairs on the inflatables and also in some parts where I sail, dinghy theft seemss to be a sport.....I figured that one out one day and bought a lot of different colored paints when the children were small and allowed them to be as creative as they wanted...it was lots of fun, and nobody dares steal that dinghy that looked like a psychedelic circus :D
Love your work guys. Two dinghies seems like a real luxury. If you haven't already seen it check out the dinghy Delos uses. Looks like an inflatable but its made from aluminium by Oceancraft in Queensland, Australia. Very rugged with good carrying capacity and performance. If your boat is big enough but you can only have one dinghy this type could be a good compromise. A bit heavy but it should last forever.
+Stephen J Yes, We saw something like that up in Canada.....too heavy for us. The problem with that type is it would be hard to stow down below like you can with an inflatable soft bottom. Thanks for sharing 😊 J and S
I'd hate to be trying to drag it up a beach with a big tidal range! But what a beast. It's great to be able to roll up the inflatable and put it below.
Why was the first dinghy retired? Seams, patches, water in the bladder? Remember, they don't make 'em like they used to. And you know that just by putting this new one together. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and bonus song. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge. Fair winds.
+James Ford Yes, pretty much all of the above. Glue was failing. Like anything with age eventually falls apart. Definitely don't expect the new dink to last as long. J and S
It looks like having both types is a good choice if you have the room. It also looks like the fiberglass can be deployed quicker if you had an emergency. I assume you have an emergency bag to grab in an emergency situation. I just don't see the room for and emergency life raft on board your boat. TFS Happy sailing.
+Michael Gregory I've worked with tongue and groove throughout the years in construction and I didn't use that terminology because I wanted to sound more nautical 😉 Thank you for the sweet comment....yes, we are all one. J and S
Thanks great video very interesting. I also use a compressor but have noticed if I leave the valves in the deflate position I can inflate the dinghy 3 times faster, then quickly close at the end. Don't know if this is unique to my make but it makes sense as you are not working against the non return valve. Also helps if u live in Scotland like me and the midges / sandflys are eating you time is of the essence
Good point about RIBs. Storage nightmare. I've had inflatables and they store relatively easy. On my next boat I will get a davit or crane to handle the outboard. I'm too old to muscle an outboard onto an inflatable by hand.
The other comment I would make is get an inflation gauge and use it. 80% of inflatables are under inflated due to ignorance of what it takes to actually burst these. Generally it takes about 37 PSI to burst a pontoon and the required pressure is 5-6 PSI. It makes a HUGE difference on how fast these plane when the pressure is low.
Here's another little tip about outboards and their use on inflatables. First, if you can still get a 2 stroke I way prefer them over 4 strokes. They have more power and are lighter by a lot. Yes, you have to mix oil...so what? Next, most outboards that are close to 10 hp. never say that because in most states as soon as it hits 10 hp. it now requires registration...thus you see 9.9 and 9.8hp notations. Finally, most "10 hp" engines have the same size block and manifolds as the next higher 15hp size. By simply comparing the parts breakdowns for both engines one can upgrade to 15hp usually by a $200 carb swap....and it still looks like 9.9 hp. WIN....Jules....there is a product sold by Defender out of the UK by a company called "August Race" and is hands down the best cleaner/protectant I have discovered for both Hypalon and especially PVC boats when they start breaking down. Cheers
+Charles Emigh Hi Charles! Thanks for sharing. We'd like to be able to push our 15 ton sailboat if required with our outboard also you never know when your main engine may give up and you'd have to depend on your dinghy and outboard. Planning on fattening up, on you, this evening. Thank you so much, J and S
Hello Emerald Steel. It looks like you may be back in San Diego and found a place to anchor. At some point I hope to find myself there also. Could say where you were anchored. Thanks, John
Love your video's. Could you give me some advice? I'm looking at purchasing a 54ft steel Bruce Roberts launched in 1986. It seems in good nick. My question though is how long before rust really takes over from the inside? I know it depends on maintenance etc... but as i said it looks pretty good.
Hi Wayne, If it wasn't prepared properly in the beginning, about one year. On the other hand if she was properly sandblasted and primed, inside and out, she would be good for 30+ years with just normal maintenance. You need to uncover some interior spaces to see how the plating is holding up. On the outside of the boat check for electrolysis which will show itself by deep pitting. Hope that helps some, J and S
Hi Jules and Suzie. Thank you for the reply. I know my question has many variables, but nonetheless. My real question is the "+". Ie 30 plus what? Do you think your boat will last another 30yrs with good maintenance? The boat I'm looking at is very similar in age and condition. Im 48 and don't want to make a mistake. Thanks
If the plastic caps are breaking off and the pump is not as good and the floor boards are easy to put in I would be concerned. I loved my old Avon. I was the second owner and it now has the third owner. It was a hard bottom, or rigid inflatable. I am interested to hear how yours is doing today.
If we could have bought a new Avon we definitely would have bought it without hesitation but because they're not in production we purchased our Achilles. So far, after two years we are very happy with. Only time will tell. Thanks for commenting, Jules and Suzie
I have two inflatables my old black avon is my personal transport the new one is for the crew to go off withthe engine should be big enough to tow the big boat at slack waterthe lanyard is a must the engine can hit u in the head for maller craft the seahopper or walker8 is a good idea for most of us emerald steel is a very big boat francis drake rowed his men of war out of plymouth using the ships boats.theres some gunk u can put in the chambers every year that keeps my old black avon afloat great stuff
Hi guys, love this episode even more than most. Could you please let me know where the sixteen dinghies were stolen from in the one night. Places like that don’t deserve to be on cruisers wish lists!
I always use a small shop vacuum . It! Always seems to push the valve open to fill it fast. Just another option..thx for this info. Does the air floor v shape really work.
Just saw an inflatable kat tender on yt that has a bridge deck that inflates rigid like a paddle board. It all fits in two carry bags. Company's in new Zealand and ships anywhere.
After watching this wonderful video we decided to build a winch for our dinghy outboard motor. But after checking on winch prices ,we found that the difference between a hand cranked winch and an electric winch capable of lifting over 500 lbs. was 20 dollars. So we got the electric winch with a remote control. But then there was the extra expense of a circuit breaker and wire. We made up for that by being able to use our over built wind generator mast and only had to build our boom.
Very interesting talk about dingy's. I never gave a thought about having two dingy's but now I'll mull this idea over. I've seen enough deflation problems with the air filled dingy's, so in the past I decided on using a light weight but tough hard dingy and store it on davits. I've read some that have a hard dingy have cushioned the bow so they can push their boat without leaving a mark. I really like the polyethylene 3 meter Polycraft Tuff-Tender made in Australia. They are very stable and almost indestructible....there is a video at the link shown to demo it. Trouble is, I've only found them sold in Australia. Thank you again. www.polycraft.com.au/model-range/300-tuff-tender
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An instructive episode. Your channel is a learning channel. There is no substitute for a lifetime of experience.
I appreciate the tips on pulling the dinghy on land, rope, stick and wheels and a rope to prevent the engine from dropping out of reach. And you've answered my question about cranes, and the best length for a boat to support a cruising lifestyle.
Thanks so much for the forethought that goes into these videos. Happy sailing.
+Frederic Koning Thank you for the nice comment, Frederic...we appreciate it:)) J and S
We are looking for a boat now and I will take a sailing course in the summer for several weeks. You've inspired me.
So nice to see you guys still sailing the seas.
You guys are like open up a good book with a cup of coffie. Thank you for taking the time to share
Thank you for watching:))
Theres nothing better than seeing first hand knowledge. Thanks for all the info you just shared with us. I'm so impressed how you have everything so well thought out due to raw experience ! Cheers and Fair winds.
Thanks, Robert! Always good to hear from you 😊
Hi Suzie&Jules, This video is very informative, as all of your vids are. I've got the same set of dinghies - an aluminum and an inflatable one. For many years, I relied only on hard dinghies. Then, in 2009, my son in law - an owner of a company that produces inflatable boats - persuaded me to take a try. I tried and since 2009 right till the Russian occupation of Crimea, where I live, used both types. The reasons are mainly the same as you're telling about. Thank you so much for sharing. Glad to see you're looking wonderful! The sunny landscape in the background is sooo inspiring :)
+Mr7valentine7 Hi, Nice to hear from you and thanks for sharing your setup:) J and S
Thanks for showing us what you have learned; I am outfitting a boat for two good size dogs, well three if you count me. Anyway, it didn’t take us long to destroy an inflatable so I am thinking to build a hard shell dinghy like you guys have. Thanks for the video.
I'm sure you guys have heard this plenty of times, but so cool that you both share your years of experience and knowledge about cruising, good and bad. I'm one of those people who would prefer not having to learn things the hard way if at all possible, so I'm listening carefully :)
It's a joy to hear from you and taste what sailing life has given you. Infinite Blessings
+Soma Devo Same to you, Soma Devo...always a pleasure to hear from you. J and S
Another great video with very useful information, Thanks and thumbs up as always! Keep them coming, you guys are the best!
+Sailing Lucky Bear Thanks, George! Keep us posted on your progress 🔨🔩⛵J and S
Absolutely. Looks like the money situation is getting solved, next is to clear a space on the land to start building! :) Moving forward
I respect your wisdom and will remember your videos. It's really nice to have instruction and explanations instead of the common sailing channels just making pretty videos about lifestyle... not that I don't like them also.
Very nice review of your new ( car) dinghy. Most of all I like the musicians at the end. Thank You.
+Jim Bruck That's sweet... Happy to hear it! J and S
I sure can see the importance of having a good reliable dinghy. Jules does a nice job on the ending song.
+rchopp Thanks! Nice to hear from you😊 J and S
I guess you seriously enlightened me. I have always worried about my dinghy. Having a hard boat would keep the kids from stealing it. Great idea!
Yes, they're definitely not as attractive to children. For some reason they love inflatables:)) Thanks for watching!
yeah.. none of us gonna last forever..when you are young or feel young.. becoming unable to do common things simply isn't on the horizon. But trust me.. it's a fast freighter running with its light off and nobody at the helm. You guys got a terrific run, and whatever more is coming your way.. pure gravy.
+Capt Larry - Yes, We agree....thanks! J and S
Thank you so much! Buying a dinghy tomorrow so this helps a lot! 🪢⚓️🇨🇦
Hello J & S. Another great video. Always enjoy and learn from them. Thank you for the years of enjoyment and knowledge. You are my favorite seafaring homesteaders. A life well lived. Good thoughts and prayers from my family to you and yours. P.S. You're right S, J has the best smile on you tube. :) We came from the same home country. Peace...
+knotnoah Thank you for the compliment 😊 and for watching, J and S
Always a pleasure and a learning experience watching your channel. 🙂
+Bayani Custodio Thanks, good to hear:)) J and S
Great advice and love your videos ,great song jules
+john mccormick Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed it😊
Interesting information, great song. When Jules ramped up the dinghy over 5mph, I thought I heard a siren in the background, kind of cute. Fair winds!
+James Yes, the siren just worked out that way. Not after Jules...at least not this time;) J and S
As usual you guys have a very informative video. Something you might try that may help with rust on steel parts is a spray called "Fluid Film". It comes in 12 oz. cans and costs about $10 bucks. It's lanolin based, is non-toxic and is non-hazardous. It's made in California................................................PS.................Suzie, it smells pretty good so you'll probably have to keep it under lock & key or Jules will be using it for underarm deodorant!!!! (;>)
You guys Take care.
+Reg Pettinger Hi Reg, Thanks for the info. Always good hearing from you:) J and S
Thank you for this wonderful presentation. Great stuff!
+Billy Beerman Thank you for watching! J and S
Thanks for sharing another learning video and your adventures. Yal are the best out there in my humble opinion !!!
+Charlie harrison Thanks for the sweet comment, Charlie:)) J and S
Good Work. Glad to see you guys. Take Care and God Bless.
Thanks! J and S
Congratulations on the new car!
These videos are one of the attractions to your channel.
Thanks for sharing!
+tutelarRC Hi Tutelar, Thanks so much for watching and commenting. We always enjoy hearing from you. As you may have noticed there was a problem at the end of this video. The end screen where we thank all of our Patreons didn't show up ....just a black screen and music. Sorry about that. Take care, J and S
To secure a motor with a rope against the internal transom will not avoid from falling into the deep blue as everybody assumes it would mainly because most boaters don't re tights both clamps to transom once and then after the tmotor has been installed. Have seen many flooded motors with salt water going that route after falling from transom...
An excellent method to avoid that issue is to glue 2 rubber squares where the round portions of the clamps will be adjusted aginst the internal transom and adjust tight enough for both clamp's ears to face each other, once set, pass a rope through both eyes and tie the extremes. Try it
Hi, The rope is there to prevent the engine from falling into the water before we have a chance to secure the clamps. It's better to have a waterlogged engine then no engine at all;)) Thanks for watching and commenting!
very intresting video and good tips.I will say your channel is learning ,because you have long exprience,i pick up many good tips /tricks that i will put to use when we get some nice boating weather again.
+Olav Løvaas Happy you get some useful info and thank you for watching:)) J and S
Great Journey , thank you for your insight.
Thank you! J and S
Congrads on your new "CAR" ! I hope she serves you well and as long as your old one did. Always enjoying your videos. Stay healthy and safe, fair winds.
+Mike Scala Thanks, Mike! Hope so too. J and S
I believe the 'Persuader' was often used in conjunction with the 'Queens Shilling' back in the old days when recruiting your new Crew!! lol
Great upload guys
+JustBanter No more "Queens Shilling" but the "Persuader" is still going strong 😊
Take me with you! Great videos. Keep them coming! And please Jules, more of your music!
Jules, you have an excellent singing voice and I hope we will hear more of your songs.
+Brian Fogg Thank you for the compliment 😊 J and S
You's guy's really have you stuff together. Nice dingy. I have an old Avon that someone put a "free sign" on it at my yacht club. One man's trash is another man's gold. I like it , It has no leaks and it will be fine until i can afford a new one LOL This was a great video . I'll see you's in your next one. Cheers and Fair winds my friends.
+Robert Orzech Hi Robert, No leaks? Enjoy it...it may last awhile ☺️
I'm finding it hard to get away from my computer because even though your videos don't have that professional snap and buzz, they are very honest... You are both so lucky to have each other and all your learned skills... I'm quite envious because Jules and I are about the same age, but I planted roots and stayed in one place for way too many years. You are both to be commended to tackle this project, cut bait and go even though there wasn't any certainty of your future..... I liked the comment of old Cap'n Bob who asked it there were any Guarantees.... I am always reminded to make the best of your days because each one brings us one day closer to deaths embrace.... Morbid I know but none of us escapes this life alive, so follow your dreams and passions. You are an inspiration to what can be done if you want to. I've also noticed that there has been no mention or display of
"refreshing beverages"......
Yeah. Roots. I wish I could cut mine off.
+Bill Hamilton Hi Bill, Thank you for the very sweet comment 😊 J and S
Good stuff. Now I know everything I will ever need to know about dinghy's.
I had a similar dingy, In a few feet of chop it never felt very stable. We bought a Highfield aluminum bottomed Hyperion. You are right about the hassle of putting it away but I love the ride.
+carbidegrd1 Thanks for sharing that:) J and S
Great video on the dinghys, and it seem such a good idea to have 2, being one of them a solid one. My experience is always with repairs on the inflatables and also in some parts where I sail, dinghy theft seemss to be a sport.....I figured that one out one day and bought a lot of different colored paints when the children were small and allowed them to be as creative as they wanted...it was lots of fun, and nobody dares steal that dinghy that looked like a psychedelic circus :D
+vidasencilla Good idea! Thanks for sharing:)) J and S
Thank you! Awesome. Nice score at the end!
+Scott Stevens Glad you enjoyed it:) J and S
Great video, thanks, learnt a lot about dinghies or tenders, love the idea of a drain cock in the dinghy, Good to see you outside also
+Gogs Glad you got something out of it:) J and S
Great!!! Thanks for making me enjoy again! keep it up guys!
Glad you're enjoying! J and S
Love your work guys. Two dinghies seems like a real luxury. If you haven't already seen it check out the dinghy Delos uses. Looks like an inflatable but its made from aluminium by Oceancraft in Queensland, Australia. Very rugged with good carrying capacity and performance. If your boat is big enough but you can only have one dinghy this type could be a good compromise. A bit heavy but it should last forever.
+Stephen J Yes, We saw something like that up in Canada.....too heavy for us. The problem with that type is it would be hard to stow down below like you can with an inflatable soft bottom. Thanks for sharing 😊 J and S
I'd hate to be trying to drag it up a beach with a big tidal range! But what a beast.
It's great to be able to roll up the inflatable and put it below.
That looks like the same boat we bought. Was a good boat and we really liked it!
+Sail Before Sunset Happy to hear it, Tom! Thanks, J and S
like the ending song.two dingy boats always a win.
+Bob Runde Hi Bob, Nice to hear at least someone likes my song😊😊
Why was the first dinghy retired? Seams, patches, water in the bladder? Remember, they don't make 'em like they used to. And you know that just by putting this new one together. Thoroughly enjoyed the video and bonus song. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge. Fair winds.
+James Ford Yes, pretty much all of the above. Glue was failing. Like anything with age eventually falls apart. Definitely don't expect the new dink to last as long. J and S
Well done ,, good team work
+HDXBear Thanks! J and S
Great video, lots of good info!
+Geof Vasquez Thank you! J and S
Excited for this new series
+Asa James Hope you won't be disappointed:)) J and S
Very nice. Always fun getting a new ride. Take care guys/greg
+pkav8tor Hi Greg, Nice hearing from you;)) J and S
You guys are awesome. 🔨🔨 equalizer 👍🏻👍🏻
+james wallace Glad you enjoyed:)) J and S
Great info. and great song.
+Rod Moyes Thanks, Rod😊
It looks like having both types is a good choice if you have the room. It also looks like the fiberglass can be deployed quicker if you had an emergency. I assume you have an emergency bag to grab in an emergency situation. I just don't see the room for and emergency life raft on board your boat. TFS Happy sailing.
Yes, we have a Revere liferaft and keep it down below unless sailing offshore. Great hearing all your comments👍👍
Thanks for the song
The pointy part is called a tongue tongue and groove I love you videos you guys are like family to me the family I never had we are all one
+Michael Gregory I've worked with tongue and groove throughout the years in construction and I didn't use that terminology because I wanted to sound more nautical 😉 Thank you for the sweet comment....yes, we are all one. J and S
Love traveling with you guys via the internet, cheers my traveling friends! Rich
+cuzinitr Thanks, glad to have you with us😊
Very nice to have new.....
+Sailing S/V Teak Key Randy Fryling Yes, feels good🚤
Thanks great video very interesting. I also use a compressor but have noticed if I leave the valves in the deflate position I can inflate the dinghy 3 times faster, then quickly close at the end. Don't know if this is unique to my make but it makes sense as you are not working against the non return valve. Also helps if u live in Scotland like me and the midges / sandflys are eating you time is of the essence
Thanks for the tip and for watching! J and S
al math b
Can you explain that. I've tried to wrap my mind around it and the math just doesn't work for me.
I have heard of a persuaser , good to keep handy👍
We loved Jules singing!
+bussailor Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😊 J and S
Jules breaking the Rules , what a rebel
Love your videos!
+Mike Larson Thank you 😊
Good point about RIBs. Storage nightmare. I've had inflatables and they store relatively easy. On my next boat I will get a davit or crane to handle the outboard. I'm too old to muscle an outboard onto an inflatable by hand.
+Mike Hradecky Good idea! If you have anything more then say a 3 hp., some type of crane/lift makes things much easier. J and S
The other comment I would make is get an inflation gauge and use it. 80% of inflatables are under inflated due to ignorance of what it takes to actually burst these. Generally it takes about 37 PSI to burst a pontoon and the required pressure is 5-6 PSI. It makes a HUGE difference on how fast these plane when the pressure is low.
That pointy side of the floor board is the tongue. The other side is the groove. Just like wood flooring in a house.
Very informative, thanks
+John Savage Thanks for watching! J and S
The old inflatable lasted over 20 years?
I'm impressed.
Very good points
+Fredrick Rourk Glad you think so. Thank you for watching:)) J and S
Here's another little tip about outboards and their use on inflatables. First, if you can still get a 2 stroke I way prefer them over 4 strokes. They have more power and are lighter by a lot. Yes, you have to mix oil...so what? Next, most outboards that are close to 10 hp. never say that because in most states as soon as it hits 10 hp. it now requires registration...thus you see 9.9 and 9.8hp notations. Finally, most "10 hp" engines have the same size block and manifolds as the next higher 15hp size. By simply comparing the parts breakdowns for both engines one can upgrade to 15hp usually by a $200 carb swap....and it still looks like 9.9 hp. WIN....Jules....there is a product sold by Defender out of the UK by a company called "August Race" and is hands down the best cleaner/protectant I have discovered for both Hypalon and especially PVC boats when they start breaking down. Cheers
Thanks for a very informative video!
+Ken Walter You're welcome and thank you for watching and commenting 😊 J and S
Have you heard of Porta boat,might be worth your while to take a look at them they have been around for a long time and very sturdy.
Your dingy outboard is almost the same size as my outboard that powers my whole Catalina 27.
+Charles Emigh Hi Charles! Thanks for sharing. We'd like to be able to push our 15 ton sailboat if required with our outboard also you never know when your main engine may give up and you'd have to depend on your dinghy and outboard. Planning on fattening up, on you, this evening. Thank you so much, J and S
What kind of dinghy do you use?
And again! Thank you.
+lundkpearl Same to you. Thanks for watching:) J and S
The alum floor should be good. we used them with scuba gear and they lasted well
+bernard Michels Thanks for the input! J and S
Hello Emerald Steel. It looks like you may be back in San Diego and found a place to anchor. At some point I hope to find myself there also. Could say where you were anchored. Thanks, John
+JohnnyA Hi Johnny, Anchored in Glorietta Bay:) J and S
Found a avon red crest 9' in a dumpster .It was alittle shabby but held air.Used it for 7 years when I returned it to a dumpster.Hypalon rules.
Yes, Hypalon is the way to go. Thanks for watching:)
Thank's for sharing
+Gary Leonard You're welcome and thanks for watching:) J and S
Great video guys! What do you think about rigging sails on a dingy?
+John Johnson Good idea. Fun😊 J and S
Love it. A pursuader
Love your video's. Could you give me some advice? I'm looking at purchasing a 54ft steel Bruce Roberts launched in 1986. It seems in good nick. My question though is how long before rust really takes over from the inside? I know it depends on maintenance etc... but as i said it looks pretty good.
Hi Wayne, If it wasn't prepared properly in the beginning, about one year. On the other hand if she was properly sandblasted and primed, inside and out, she would be good for 30+ years with just normal maintenance. You need to uncover some interior spaces to see how the plating is holding up. On the outside of the boat check for electrolysis which will show itself by deep pitting. Hope that helps some, J and S
Hi Jules and Suzie. Thank you for the reply. I know my question has many variables, but nonetheless. My real question is the "+". Ie 30 plus what? Do you think your boat will last another 30yrs with good maintenance? The boat I'm looking at is very similar in age and condition. Im 48 and don't want to make a mistake.
Thanks
great video thanks...
+Angelo Attard Thanks, Angelo:)) J and S
Nice sea ballad.
Thank you! J and S
If the plastic caps are breaking off and the pump is not as good and the floor boards are easy to put in I would be concerned. I loved my old Avon. I was the second owner and it now has the third owner. It was a hard bottom, or rigid inflatable. I am interested to hear how yours is doing today.
If we could have bought a new Avon we definitely would have bought it without hesitation but because they're not in production we purchased our Achilles. So far, after two years we are very happy with. Only time will tell. Thanks for commenting, Jules and Suzie
I have two inflatables my old black avon is my personal transport the new one is for the crew to go off withthe engine should be big enough to tow the big boat at slack waterthe lanyard is a must the engine can hit u in the head for maller craft the seahopper or walker8 is a good idea for most of us emerald steel is a very big boat francis drake rowed his men of war out of plymouth using the ships boats.theres some gunk u can put in the chambers every year that keeps my old black avon afloat great stuff
+sean mulligan Thanks for sharing 😊 Nice to hear from you! J and S
Thumbs up just as i am fitting davits to our Spray junk rig thank you good see new videos all the best buzz and family
Thanks for commenting and watching. Good luck with your project:) J and S
After watching you both. I find you give sound advice.
Is your outboard a 2 or a 4 stroke? Do you have a preference or a recommendation between whether a 2 or 4 stroke is better for cruising?
Thank you.
Nice music
+peter Engel Thanks!
Thumbs up!! Hope your injury wasn't too painful. :- )
+Cesar Gonzalez Thanks, it's better now:)) J and S
Hi guys, love this episode even more than most. Could you please let me know where the sixteen dinghies were stolen from in the one night. Places like that don’t deserve to be on cruisers wish lists!
If you travel like that, you'll probably miss alot.. maybe try changing the way you secure your Dinghy instead of where you travel
Nothing at all wrong with Jules having a good working knowledge of "Persuaders". It is one thing captains do...
Glad we have a good understanding. ;)) Thanks for watching, J and S
Such things are also known as "Attitude adjusters" ...
Thanks for the vid. Why did you go with Achilles instead of another Avon?
Avon has stopped making smaller sized dinghies like they used to.
I always use a small shop vacuum . It! Always seems to push the valve open to fill it fast. Just another option..thx for this info. Does the air floor v shape really work.
Thanks for sharing that info! Yes, the v shaped keel does help a lot! J and S
Haven't heard from you guys in awhile. Hope your doing fine. Its like the kids not calling home when their late.
Sorry, we forgot to call;)) Thanks for watching, J and S
Hey Janice Elliott here just watch your video on dinghies I just bought one 1969 glasspar we'll see how it works out God bless
+Chasing The Dream Thanks for watching, Elliott😊 J and S
Just saw an inflatable kat tender on yt that has a bridge deck that inflates rigid like a paddle board. It all fits in two carry bags. Company's in new Zealand and ships anywhere.
I have a hard dinghy and 2 10' kayaks onboard, I gave my inflatable away and have zero regrets!
After watching this wonderful video we decided to build a winch for our dinghy outboard motor. But after checking on winch prices ,we found that the difference between a hand cranked winch and an electric winch capable of lifting over 500 lbs. was 20 dollars. So we got the electric winch with a remote control. But then there was the extra expense of a circuit breaker and wire. We made up for that by being able to use our over built wind generator mast and only had to build our boom.
Very creative:)
Very interesting talk about dingy's. I never gave a thought about having two dingy's but now I'll mull this idea over. I've seen enough deflation problems with the air filled dingy's, so in the past I decided on using a light weight but tough hard dingy and store it on davits. I've read some that have a hard dingy have cushioned the bow so they can push their boat without leaving a mark. I really like the polyethylene 3 meter Polycraft Tuff-Tender made in Australia. They are very stable and almost indestructible....there is a video at the link shown to demo it. Trouble is, I've only found them sold in Australia. Thank you again. www.polycraft.com.au/model-range/300-tuff-tender
+Ed Rosenberger Hi Ed, Thanks for sharing that...in the end everyone has to make their own decision. Take care, J and S
Where are you anchored ... that looks like over by the Del Coronado, San Diego?
+Dan Bronk Good guess😊
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A 110v or 12v high volume low pressure blower is the best way to do the initial inflation
I really like the persuader club. And no, not "my god", but something that would let someone know that they should not mistreat our women.
+Sail Before Sunset That's right Tom.... someone has to protect our WOMEN. Thanks for watching;) J and S