Greg
Active Member
I am still trying to locate a dinghy. I thought I wanted a Projet 350 or an Avon 320 jet. But, I haven’t been able to find a good used one, and the new 4-stroke ones are crazy expensive and heavy.
I like the idea of a jet with kids in the water etc. But now I am now wondering if I should consider a conventional outboard RIB. I kind of like the Avon Se 360 dl Seasport. It looks a little bit bigger than the projet, 11’9”. You can put up to a 40 HP motor on it. Seems like it would be fast enough to tube/ski. Plus, I could get a brand new one for a little more than a used projet.
I found an Avon 320 jet for around 10k, so I have to decide between that or the outboard. I am very torn, can’t decide. I like the 6” draft and safety of the jet , but I like the additional space and ‘newness’ of the 360, along with being a 4-stroke.
I need to be able to hold 2 adults and 3 kids.
What do you think the max size that could fit on the platform of a 480DB and still allow you to get on and off easily? Would the Avon 360 fit OK?
I like the idea of a jet with kids in the water etc. But now I am now wondering if I should consider a conventional outboard RIB. I kind of like the Avon Se 360 dl Seasport. It looks a little bit bigger than the projet, 11’9”. You can put up to a 40 HP motor on it. Seems like it would be fast enough to tube/ski. Plus, I could get a brand new one for a little more than a used projet.
I found an Avon 320 jet for around 10k, so I have to decide between that or the outboard. I am very torn, can’t decide. I like the 6” draft and safety of the jet , but I like the additional space and ‘newness’ of the 360, along with being a 4-stroke.
I need to be able to hold 2 adults and 3 kids.
What do you think the max size that could fit on the platform of a 480DB and still allow you to get on and off easily? Would the Avon 360 fit OK?