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DinghyGo Sailing Inflatables
£1,000.00 – £4,500.00
DinghyGo make innovative inflatable dinghies that can be motored, rowed, AND SAILED. Unlike some previous sailing inflatables, the deep central daggerboard (keel) means they make good progress to windward, and they have all been designed to be quick and easy to assemble.
Place deposit now to receive your exciting new inflatable sailing boat in May 2024. The latest (2024) Orca models all have tough high-pressure dropstitch fabric floors with V-shaped underwater sections at the bow, for even better sailing performance than previous models. The tubes are built from German-made Valmex material, put together by one of the largest inflatable boat manufacturers in the world.
When used without the rig, DinghyGo boats also work well as great quality inflatables for everyday use, with excellent stability, huge carrying capacity and the ability to plane under power, using motors up to 6hp. They have proven popular in both the yacht tender market, and as ultra-portable sailing craft for the motorhome and camping markets.
DinghyGo inflatables are available in three sizes:
- the Orca 280, at 2.8m (9ft 2″) long
- the Orca 325, at 3.25m (10ft 7″) long
- the Orca 375, at 3.75m (12ft 3″) long
See SPECIFICATION for size comparisons and features.
Nestaway Boats Ltd is the exclusive UK distributor for DinghyGo products.
Storage and Transport
The sailing rigs have sectional aluminium spars, such that the packed length is only 125cm (4ft 2″). The hull bag is shorter still, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find somewhere to store your DinghyGo, whether it’s on a yacht (in a locker, down a quarter berth); in a motor home (on a spare bunk, or in rear “garage” if available); or at home (shed, garage, perhaps even an under-stair cupboard!). As for transport, here you can see the two packed bags for a DinghyGo Nomad 275 (very similar to the current Orca 280), together with an outboard, in the back of a VW Golf hatchback. NB These were “real world” packed sizes, not vacuum-packed from the factory! The compression straps on the hull bag aid greatly with expelling the air from the hull.
This ability to fit in two compact bags makes them “the world’s most portable sailing craft“. The heaviest package (which is the 9ft hull) is only 26kg: most adults can lift that on their own, and it’s easy for two.
Multi-functional
The DinghyGo is a high quality, well-built general-purpose inflatable dinghy that can be rowed, motored and sails remarkably well. Many UK customers will be reminded of the popular Tinker Tramp & Traveller range – DinghyGo is their spiritual successor. But the sailing rig is much quicker and easier to set up, as it doesn’t require any supporting wires. Design/materials move on: we actually think it’s a better general purpose dinghy/tender, too – and it’s significantly lighter (275/9ft compared with Tinker Tramp).
The centre thwart and mast support can be left out on days you don’t want or need the sailing rig, leaving more internal space. (The daggerboard case rolls down and seals, like a drybag.)
DinghyGo sailing dinghies are rated Category D, ie: Wind Conditions up to force 4 on the Beaufort scale (max 28kmph); and significant Wave Heights up to 0.3m with occasional waves of up to 0.5m (eg from passing vessels).
A self-bailer is fitted in the transom, to empty out any spray etc you may take on board while motoring at speed.
“Not since the renowned Tinker range of sailing inflatables disappeared some years ago has there been such a multi-functional dinghy available for use as a tender.”
YACHTING MONTHLY, Sept 2015
How can we help?
We understand there is a lot of information to digest when trying to decide which product is for you. We have a lot of knowledge in this space and would love to help you make an impartial, informed decision.
Email: mail@nestawayboats.com or Phone: 0800 999 2535
Specification
DinghyGo Specifications
Model 280
£3,500
*Price includes full sailing rig
Length - 9ft 2
Beam - 4ft 9
Hull Weight - 60lb (27kg)
Max Load - 1100lb (500kg)
Sail Area - 52ft (4.8m)
Hull Folded Size - 100x54x32cm
Model 325
£3,950
*Price includes full sailing rig
Length - 10ft 7
Beam - 4ft 9
Hull Weight - 64lb (29kg)
Max Load - 1165lb (530kg)
Sail Area - 60ft (506m)
Hull Folded Size - 100x72x32cm
Model 375
£4,500
*Price includes full sailing rig
Length - 12ft 3
Beam - 4ft 9
Hull Weight - 71lb (32kg)
Max Load - 1430lb (650kg)
Sail Area - 64ft (5.9m)
Hull Folded Size - 100x72x38cm
What size do I need?
DinghyGo inflatables are available in three sizes:
- the Orca 280, at 2.8m (9ft 2″) long
- the Orca 325, at 3.25m (10ft 7″) long
- the Orca 375, at 3.75m (12ft 3″) long
All sail surprisingly well for sailing inflatables but the sailing performance improves as you go up the size range:
- The Orca 280 is an updated version of the popular (earlier model) Nomad 275, a good all-rounder and often chosen by yacht crews seeking a practical tender (capable of carrying four adults in motoring mode) with an added element of fun. For 2021 this comes with a new 4.8m sail (reefable down to 3.9m), enhancing light airs performance.
- The Orca 325 steps things up a bit, with a taller rig, 5.6m sail, and a proportionately more slender hull.
- And lastly the Orca 375, with the same beam (width) but nearly another 2ft longer, is more streamlined still, and the only model to feature a jib (front sail), total sail area 5.9m.
What is included?
DinghyGo prices include: Sailing rig (mast, boom, sail, daggerboard, rudder etc), oars, seat, pump, repair kit.
UK Mainland delivery £65
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