Research 2015 - Portland Pudgy - Safety Dinghy

The Portland Pudgy safety dinghy is rotation-molded polyethylene (the same high quality polyethylene that is used in ocean kayaks).

The hull is double (hollow inside) and the area under the floor is filled with closed cell foam, which makes the boat unsinkable.

The water-tight compartments inside the walls of the hull add to the boat's buoyancy and are accessible via screw-on hatches for additional storage.
Beam: 4 ft. 4 in.
Max load: 557
Standard features: Two 6' 6" collapsible oars w/retaining sleeves & collars
Richie compass, standard (optional electrical system illuminates compass)
Towing bridle harness (secures to two stainless steel eyes with backer disk for towing, lifting, sea anchor).
Tethered drain plug (Self draining carrying 25 lbs or less).
Hand-holds in keel for righting boat (which comes up dry after capsize)
Three seats with hand holds (middle seat adjusts to two rowing positions for extra space and load/ballast adjustments)
Five storage/access hatches w/gaskets (6.4" inside diameter. All accessories: sail kit, oars, exposure canopy, sea anchor, etc. fit through access hatches)
Four reinforced through-holes fore and aft (used for tie-down, for securing fender/boarding ladder, and for use with an anti-theft, locking security cable)
Four stainless steel oarlock sockets (for use w/adjustable middle seat), two stainless steel oarlocks (w/locking system to secure oars to boat)
Double roller wheels (allows one person to roll boat on dock or landing ramp)
Grab lines (four)
SOLAS approved reflective strips (three)
Motor mount and aluminum retaining plate (removable) for long shaft 2HP motors