The Portland Pudgy ?

[downunder]

Originally Posted by sailstoo

Too heavy!!!

Why they are called pudgy.

[Coachbolt61]

Originally Posted by WhosYerBob

Effective yesterday, we now own a used Portland Pudgy. I won't be able to try it out on the water until later in the spring (see my detailed blog post about it here), but it appears to be of stout construction. Compare that against some of the RIBs that share our dinghy rack -- the ones that have sagged and/or deflated since November.

If its not too bold a question, what was the price?
Coachbolt.

[WhosYerBob]

Originally Posted by Coachbolt61

If its not too bold a question, what was the price?
Coachbolt.

Two boat units.

[powsmias]

Originally Posted by cal40john

Start with these threads about the Pudgy

Using the custom Google search found in the Search button on CruisersForum

portland pudgy - Google Search

lookin for a little help here. anyone think 4 hp long shaft is overkill for this boat (pudgy) at 61 pounds or can i get by with that? about 20 pounds heavier than a 3.5 but these boats handle a ton of weight. any help appreciated. thanx

not lookin to water ski just maybe multiple use for the motor.

[praetorean]

As a dinghy........ not so great. As a life raft, nothing I've seen is better. It's expensive because you are buying a life raft that can be used as a dinghy. To me, a PP with the extras is my life raft. You arent relying on the current. You can sail or motor to safety. PP for a life raft, I'm there. For a dinghy, nope.