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Master98
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Posted: Thu Nov 8th, 2007 06:58 pm |
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We are looking into a small inflatable sport boat for lauching from shore or marina and using for snorkeling, fishing, and possibly diving at sites close to San Carlos. We are thinking about 9-11 feet and using an 8-10 HP motor. We don't need high speed but enough size and power to get 4 adults (1000 lb max) around within a mile or two of shore. We've seen Wheel a Weigh wheels mounted on the back for rolling down the beach to the water.
Any thoughts about different brands of boat, inflatable versus solid floor, motor brand pros and cons, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks!
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JUBILATION JOHN
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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 03:56 am |
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We have used a 10.5 ft. Apex Rigid Bottom inflatable for the past 8 years from Alaska to the Sea of Cortez both for fishing and exploring. It is equipped with a 9.9 hp Susuzki. It will plane with 2-200+ lb. people in it. On good weather days I have fished 5 miles offshore and have fished San Antonio Pt. when a lot of the bigger boats headed home. Just be careful of landing big yellow tail with a jig or lure in their mouth. You might need a good patch kit. No problems with the boat or motor maintenance wise. I have a pair of dingy wheels but have never installed them on the dingy. They would be great for beach launching but get in the road when fishing. We store our tender on top of the tug.
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Master98
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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 04:30 am |
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Thanks for the reply. We probably won't be fishing too much for the big stuff at this point but good advice on the patch kit. The wheels we saw on one flipped up when you went in the water, but I can see they could get in the way for big fish moving around the boat. How often do clean out your motor with fresh water, every time you use it?
We used to live at the Pinery in the late 70's. My 3 year old son caught a 2 lb trout, his first fish in that small lake. He's been hooked on fishing ever since! Now he loves coming to San Carlos when he can.
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No Sniveling
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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 01:55 pm |
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Master98 wrote: Thanks for the reply. We probably won't be fishing too much for the big stuff at this point but good advice on the patch kit. The wheels we saw on one flipped up when you went in the water, but I can see they could get in the way for big fish moving around the boat. How often do clean out your motor with fresh water, every time you use it?
We used to live at the Pinery in the late 70's. My 3 year old son caught a 2 lb trout, his first fish in that small lake. He's been hooked on fishing ever since! Now he loves coming to San Carlos when he can.
Absolutely! If you don't, you would be lucky to get through two seasons without repairs!
As far as the rest of the questions, I am no expert , but I have some opinions (imagine that!):
1. I am not sure there is a 9-11' boat rated for 4 adults, motor/fuel, and additional equipment.
2. How will you store and transport? If you are just rolling to the water from a beachfront house, it's a lot different than having something you have to pick up and put in the back of a vehicle. If you are going to trailer, there are more options for size, type, and engine. If you need to pack it away in a small space, you would want the inflatable.
3. Engine size depends on the boat, but spend the money for a 4-stroke. Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki offer them - Honda and Yamaha parts are more widely available - Honda has been making them for 30 years - much longer than the other two.
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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 06:15 pm |
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We have an 11' Sea Eagle Inflatable for sale. We are in Kino Bay. Please email if you are interested. nanufree@hotmail.com
Sea Eagle Fisherman's Dream Package with Gas Motor - Floorboard set - Motormount - Motormount Support Bench Seat - Wooden Bench Seat - Foot Pump - Oar Set. Capacity:5 Adults or 1200 lbs.
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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 07:02 pm |
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An 11' Zodiac will handle 4 adults easy. It will plane with 3 adults with a 9.9hp engine.
I studied engines a lot before buying. Tohatsu 9.9hp 2-stokes offered the same horse power as a 4 stroke, but were about 15-20 pounds lighter. That mades a huge difference in your ability to single hand the engine. It will run the dingy 20-23mph with 2 people.
My advice is get an 11' boat and the lightest 10hp engine you can find. A 9' boat is too small. I've had mine in 5-6' waves on the Pacific. It handles them really well. If the wind kicks up on the SOC you'll be very glad you got the extra 2 feet.
You absolutely will need the patch kit. Bring it from the US. It's hard to find the same quality of glue in MX.
Make sure you have your backup plan in case of engine failure. Have a light weight anchor with 100' of rode. Always take your oars. Have life jackets and a handheld VHF on board. I always put my cell phone in a water proof bag. They make special bags that are really convient for this and will clip onto anything.
Last edited on Fri Nov 9th, 2007 07:18 pm by JZ
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angkor5
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 03:51 pm |
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| Check out http://www.porte-bote.com I just purchased a 12 ft. model and will be bringing it to San Carlos next week. I live a block from the water and with the dolly I can pull it down to the beach and launch from there by myself. When I leave I just fold up the boat and store it for future use. I plan on having a 6hp Nissan which can power the boat to 15-20 mph. This is a great option for close shore fishing/diving/snorkeling in the SC area.
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Posted: Wed Nov 14th, 2007 09:32 pm |
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| We had a Porta Bote and did launch it form the Pilar beach with a Nissan 5 hp for 3+ years. We ended up having engine problems and wanted a larger boat and motor to handle more weight. However, the porta botes are great and very versatile. Good luck and enjoy your new one!
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