On Spirit we have an Achilles LT-2 inflatable dinghy. It fits well on the starboard quarterberth where it slides completely out of the away . I looked into folding and inflatable kayaks but I have a girlfriend and an 75# dog. Consequently, the dinghy's truck-like carrying capacity took priority over the kayak's sports-car paddling characteristics. The LT-2 rows exactly like you'd expect a blunt- nosed, flat-bottom, 7'-3" inflatable w/ captive aluminum oars to row. Luckily, M17s can poke their nose pretty close to shore so my dinghy trips are blessedly short. Overall, I'm happy with the LT-2 and recommend it to folks who need some carrying capacity in their dinghy but sail in areas where towing isn't advisable. The N/S 27 is tied with the Shannon 28 for my all-time favorite boats in this size range. Jim Poulakis M17 "Spirit" On Oct 22, 2008, at 8:18 PM, larrypegg@aol.com wrote:
Okay, how do you all get to shore in your Monty's??? I'm thinking about one of the little pram montys the 6-8.? Also, If you were to move up would anyone get a Nor'sea 27?? A guy in my town has one he is restoring (ready in two years or so).? It would be a good time for me to put in a bid since then I could get some choice as to interior.? It's an Aft Cockpit, I like Aft Cockpits but they tend to not be as popular as the Aft Cabin.? Thoughts?
At your service
Larry Pegg Pilgrim M-17 #55
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