Last revised: April 2019
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8.
Dinghy and outboard
Highlights
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10' rigid inflatable dinghy with Hypalon tubes and fiberglass hull (2016), 2hp
Honda outboard on stern rail.
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Tow 6' off stern, place loop over port aft cleat; tie off bitter end
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Please don't tow with OB attached, or leave on overnight—may flip
Details
We have learned these precautions, please:
1
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Never tow the dinghy with the outboard
on the dinghy, and do not leave the
outboard on the dinghy overnight. Always transfer the outboard to the stern rail. It
could flip and swim, costing you an outboard.
2
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The 2hp
OB takes straight gasoline. The gas tank is topped 2/3 (for expansion in hot
weather) by our staff. We will top it off when you return the boat, no charge. We stow
the gas can in the dinghy, tied to the transom. For safety, please
never
store gasoline in
a compartment on the boat.
The 30’ polypropylene dinghy painter floats. A large loop in the painter about 7' in front
of the dinghy makes it convenient to drop over a stern cleat for towing. We suggest that
you tow the dinghy about 6 feet off the port or starboard quarter.
The 6’ scope also avoids wrapping the painter around the engine shaft when in reverse!
Plus, underway the bow is raised slightly, reducing drag, so you sail faster. Dinghy
painters inexplicably come loose (and dinghies disappear), so we suggest you tie the
bitter end to the rail. In rough conditions, towing on the low side makes it unlikely the
dinghy will flip in the wind/waves.
9. Dodger and Rain/Sun Fly
Highlights
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Never wipe the dodger glass or use any cleaners! Just rinse with fresh water
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Use the rain/sun fly if needed
Details
If we get early morning dew fogging our dodger glass, or salt crystals from spray, we
rinse off with a pan of fresh water from the galley (salt crystals may need a second
splash). We
avoid wiping
. By the way, if you or your guests use
aerosol sunscreen, please
apply well away
from the dodger. Sunscreen will destroy the glass.
