John, Thanks for the info on the ultralite wrinkle boat. It does look like it belongs behind an M17. Like father like son. On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 11:38 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
On 11/18/2015 11:47 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
John, Lucky you getting to go to the Northwest Boat show. I was up there last year and just missed the show though I did get to watch some others work on their Scamps. Any boat I build as a potential tender for my Monty 17 will have to be pretty simple in construction as I do not have a whole lot of time to get it up and running. Also, the simpler the build the lighter the craft, I believe.
The new CLC Eastport ultralight dinghy (based on their well regarded Eastport pram) is a likely candidate for a hardshell micro-cruiser rowing dinghy. About the same capacity (~375+ lbs) as the regular Eastport in a six foot, 45 lb boat. And, it's a wrinkle-boat! :-)
Product page:
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/development-projects/eastport-ultralight-...
Blog backstory: http://www.clcboats.com/life-of-boats-blog/ultralight-dinghy.html
If you want a row-sail combo then the regular Eastport (7' 9") would fill the bill.
cheers, John S.
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