Thread: Tender / Dinghy
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:57 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by caltexflanc View Post
Having constantly used a 13' Whaler (2005 130 Sport) as tender, family car and fishing platform for 7 years I think it is almost ideal for the OP's purposes, as would be a Carolina Skiff; the latter perhaps even more so depending on configuration. Another good choice is the Livingstons. If fishing is the biggest consideration, in a boat that size, you'd be advised to go with tiller steering rather than console (which my Whaler has, fishing being tertiary to us). A couple of good forums to consult are the Whaler forum at continuouswave.com and The Hull Truth, which is a large, more fishing and outboard motor or dominant venue.
Thanks George,
I like the whaler 130 but it tends to be on the heavy side but I still have the pdf at hand.
Thanks again....for the links too
Jim
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