RIB dinghy for PDQ32

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RIB dinghy for PDQ32

Posted by Douglas Rogers on February 24, 2004 at 11:09:00:

Between hull distance is about 8.5ft and I assume RIB's length should not exceed
8.5ft. Apex A-8 lite at 8ft. and 59lbs. or Aquapro SLR 860 at 8.5ft,57lbs. seem
to be the right choice. Any suggestions?

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Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 Chris Randolph 11:42:15 03/04/04 (0)
Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 Bob Johnson 15:34:42 02/24/04 (1)
Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 Douglas Rogers 08:20:39 02/25/04 (0)

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Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32

Posted by Chris Randolph on March 04, 2004 at 11:42:00:
In Reply to: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 posted by Douglas Rogers on February 24, 2004
at 11:09:00:

I have an Apex A9 on factory davits (Hull #47), and this fits well (I think the
actual length of this RIB is 8.5'). It's easy to haul up without the engine, a
bit more work with the engine on. I tried a 4-stroke engine originally, but it
was too heavy. I have a Nissan 9.8HP two-stroke that weighs about 60 lbs and
planes the dinghy quickly with one adult in it. I generally store the engine on
a block on the stern rail when underway.

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Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32

Posted by Bob Johnson on February 24, 2004 at 15:34:00:
In Reply to: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 posted by Douglas Rogers on February 24, 2004
at 11:09:00:

I have an Aquapro SMR901 with a 8HP Yamaha 2 stroke. I store them together on my
factory davits. Look at earlier entries on this web site as some people have had
trouble with larger engines.

Posted by Sharon on April 06, 2004 at 18:53:00:

In Reply to: Re: RIB dinghy for PDQ32 posted by Douglas Rogers on February 25, 2004 at 08:20:00:

We have a Caribe 9'3" for Lead Free and find that it fits very well. We take it up with the engine (yamaha, 8 h, 2 cycle) altho we changed out the block and tackle for a 6 way so I can take it up by myself. We find it a dry dinghy as the tubes are nice and big. It handles 4 people and snorkel gear fine.
Sharon