Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

[johnnyc1960]

I HAVE A 9.4 WATERTENDER PLASTIC DINGY.....IT'S A 2 PIECE DECK & HULL ASSEMBLY, JOINED BY RIVETS AND RUB RAIL AROUND ENTIRE DECK. MY ? IS DOES THIS DINGY HAVE FLOATATION BUILT IN ??? UNSINKABLE ??
JC

 

[JB]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

If it were a SportYak I would say definitely yes. I don't know what a watertender looks like.

Please do not use all caps or bold in routine posts.

Got a pic?

 

[NYBo]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

If it was manufactured in the last 40 years and has no other places with floatation foam, I would think that it has foam between the hull parts.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

http://www.klindustries.com/dinghies/watertender.html

I'm not sure if it has foam flotation or just relies on the air in between the double hull.

I used to have a sports yak as a kid and it was air. That was a while ago, though.

The web site does not give too many details on the construction or flotation materials. I think the weight would be a clue as to if it had foam in it . . . also, if it did . . . the sides would be very/very solid and not able to be pushed in, etc. So, give the sides and bottom a press here and there, and that will tell you if it is foam or air.

 

[johnnyc1960]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

If it were a SportYak I would say definitely yes. I don't know what a watertender looks like.

Please do not use all caps or bold in routine posts.

Got a pic?

No PicIt is a tri-hill design though..Rated for 5hp and from research it seems Watertender was bought by another company recently..
sorry bout all bold

 

[johnnyc1960]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

No PicIt is a tri-hill design though..Rated for 5hp and from research it seems Watertender was bought by another company recently..
sorry bout all bold

Make that hull

 

[johnnyc1960]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

http://www.klindustries.com/dinghies/watertender.html

I'm not sure if it has foam flotation or just relies on the air in between the double hull.

I used to have a sports yak as a kid and it was air. That was a while ago, though.

The web site does not give too many details on the construction or flotation materials. I think the weight would be a clue as to if it had foam in it . . . also, if it did . . . the sides would be very/very solid and not able to be pushed in, etc. So, give the sides and bottom a press here and there, and that will tell you if it is foam or air.

* Definitely not airtight...can press floor,sides down & in....Has drain plug just under bow rail...Thought there maybe styrofoam blocks under molded seats....I know website does not give any specifics...Last research I did , looks like it was bought by another co.
THX

 

[johnnyc1960]

Re: Not sure what forum to ask ? Dingy question.......

If it was manufactured in the last 40 years and has no other places with floatation foam, I would think that it has foam between the hull parts.

I bought her in 2008-or 09 right b-4 BoatersWorld went under...No pun intended...lol
I would think a couple blocks of styro under molded seats.....!