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T&T: Re: aluminum dink

From: Pascal Gademer (no email)
Date: Thu Dec 09 2004 - 09:13:21 EST

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    well.. I didn't think about that!!! diesel smoke isn't an issue for me
    since the dinghy is stored on top, 15' above water line...

    hmmm.... i'd love to hear more! :-)

    pascal
    miami, fl
    70 hatteras 53MY

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: "Ekcine" <>
    To: "trawlers & trawlering" <>
    Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 9:00 AM
    Subject: T&T: aluminum dink

    > All the talk of dingies lately has me asking this question. Why so little
    > attention to aluminum skiffs, etc for dingy use? They are lighter than
    > inflatables, not prone to gouging or cracking in the way fiberglass can
    be,
    > won't puncture like inflatables. Generally they are very durable although
    > certainly not indestructible. My thought would be to buy a Lund or similar
    > well made aluminum, run a large collar around the rail to act as a fender
    and
    > be able to run it up onto rocky shores with little consequence. Plenty of
    10'
    > to 14' runabouts around here, the Great Lakes, selling for well under
    $2000
    > with a 10 horse 2 stroke & trailer. I have heard mention of diesel smoke
    > pitting aluminum so I'd epoxy inside and out. What am I missing?
    > Ed
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