Carry a dinghy?

[Pitch Pocket]

Anyone toss a dinghy on top when out deep for tuna, halibut or salmon? I've got an 8' Zodiac that I plan to inflate and put up on the hardtop when I go out. It'll hold 3 people in a pinch.

[Master Baiter]

Pitch,

I have been thinking about that too, seems like a good idea! I wonder if they sell specific quick release mounting systems?

Thomas

[Pitch Pocket]

Roger, I've got a 4 hp yamaha kicker that I bought specifically for the dinghy, but it's too darn big and heavy to store on the boat or move around. I'm figuring that I will just row the thing.

Master B, I haven't heard of it, but if you do, let me know. Now I just put it on the cabin and use simple tie downs. It doesn't take much to hold it down. I hope I'll have enought time to unhook it in an emergency!

[SlabQuest]

One of the sobering aspects of tuna fishing is the realization that your VHF is usually well out of range of land.

[skein]

Yep, I've got a little zodiac that I figure on taking along. I plan to store a ditch-bag in it too. I have a motor, but won't take it. It's a floatation device to get folks out of the water until help can get there, not something to motor them home.

Skein

[rojo]

Steve. Yep carry one with a 6hp yamaha. Never had to use it except once when I ran aground and a couple times helping others. But sure ran it alot up north, have even trolled for salmon with it...Roger