sgwright67
Member III
While I await the right boat to present itself, I am trying to think about other things I can do to be productive, and also enjoy the water. I see many boats around here sporting one or two kayaks, usually kept alongside the decks between the cabin top and lifelines, which I know isn't ideal for foredeck access, especially on a smaller boat.
Anyway, I'm curious if anyone has experience with kayaks that are well suited to coastal cruising use (for two people), which means lightweight, and easy to store aboard a 28-35' boat. I don't expect they would entirely replace a dinghy, but in many cases I can imagine them being the preferred choice for going ashore, and just exploring around anchorages. Plus the added benefit of allowing use separately from sailing, of course.
Secondly, I am also curious about sailing dinghies and how practical they are. I'm leaning toward a rigid dinghy, and I've seen several with sail options. Are they a decent solution, or just too much bother for coastal cruising?
Anyway, I'm curious if anyone has experience with kayaks that are well suited to coastal cruising use (for two people), which means lightweight, and easy to store aboard a 28-35' boat. I don't expect they would entirely replace a dinghy, but in many cases I can imagine them being the preferred choice for going ashore, and just exploring around anchorages. Plus the added benefit of allowing use separately from sailing, of course.
Secondly, I am also curious about sailing dinghies and how practical they are. I'm leaning toward a rigid dinghy, and I've seen several with sail options. Are they a decent solution, or just too much bother for coastal cruising?