rsn48
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- Joined
- Feb 18, 2019
- Messages
- 2,019
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Capricorn
- Vessel Make
- Mariner 30 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
So I'm a dinghy virgin, lots of boating experience from destroyers, sailboats and power boats but believe it or not, never a dinghy. I recently purchased an Oceanair 9 1/2 rib, very similiar to a Highfield rib, double decked, bow locker etc.
I am aware and just read the Canadian requirements, roughly - pfd's, heaving line, anchor, whistle (sounding device), waterproof flashlight and or flares, bailer, etc. And I am going to add to that, rib repairs goodies, smaller portable pump, and some portable nav lights and a handheld VHF.
What do you guys carry on your dinghy? The reason I'm asking here is that water depths and various conditions are different here on our west coast versus someone using the ICW continuously.
Also if you beach your dinghy on a high tide, mine weights 140 pounds, roughly 30 pounds in fuel and kit and a Merc 9.9 short shaft at 108 pounds. So roughly 280 pounds on the ground. How do you move your dinghy back into the water without back problems... lol!
I am aware and just read the Canadian requirements, roughly - pfd's, heaving line, anchor, whistle (sounding device), waterproof flashlight and or flares, bailer, etc. And I am going to add to that, rib repairs goodies, smaller portable pump, and some portable nav lights and a handheld VHF.
What do you guys carry on your dinghy? The reason I'm asking here is that water depths and various conditions are different here on our west coast versus someone using the ICW continuously.
Also if you beach your dinghy on a high tide, mine weights 140 pounds, roughly 30 pounds in fuel and kit and a Merc 9.9 short shaft at 108 pounds. So roughly 280 pounds on the ground. How do you move your dinghy back into the water without back problems... lol!