I have a 2015 3.5 HP Mercury Fourstroke with a 2017 Achilles LS-4RU roll-up dinghy. The engine has less than one hour on it and the same with the dinghy. I bought both as NOS. I commissioned both at the same time in 2018 and they have been stored in my basement ever since.
Engine:
Here are the specs:
Standard Features Include:
- Engine Type: 4-Stroke
- Propshaft HP: 3.5 hp
- 1-Cylinder
- Shaft Length: 15"
- Tiller Steering
- Rope Start
- Weight: 41 Lbs
- RPM Range: 5000-6000
- Displacement: 5.2 cu. in. (85 cc)
- Gear Ratio: 2.15:1
- Standard Propeller: 3 Blade Plastic
- 7-3/8" x 6"
Dinghy:Specifications:
- Forward neutral shift (360 degree turning for reverse)
- Single carburetor
- Water Cooled
- 0.3 Gallon Integral Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
- Color: Black
- Easy rope starting: Capacitor Discharge (CD) Ignition for hotter spark and a built-in decompression device allow for easy pull starts for all members of the family
- Automatic decompression relief greatly reduces pull force for effortless starting
Standard Features Include:
- Length: 8' 8"
- Beam: 4' 8"
- Weight: 66 Lbs
- Capacity: (4) Persons or 840 Lbs
- Maximum Motor 6 hp (Maximum Motor Weight: 66 Lbs)
- Manufacturer Recommends 15" Shaft
- Tube Diameter 15"
- Separate Air Chambers: (2)
- Stowed Dimensions: 3' 5" x 1' 10" x 10"
- Fabric Type: Hypalon
- Hypalon / Wood Roll-up floor
- Full-Length Rubbing Strake
- Fold-down, Locking Oar System
- Towing Bridle D-Rings (Port and Starboard)
- Safety grab lines
- Removable Rowing Seat
- Protective Motor Clamp Plate on Transom
- Self Bailing Valve
- Carry Bag
Prices:
https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=6872501
The engine new is about $1000 +tax …. will take $800.
https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=6062016
The dinghy new is $1650... will take $1400
Delivery:
Really prefer local pick-up... would be willing to meet within 1-2 hours of New Haven or Mystic, CT
Will ship if buyer really wants it shipped... at cost of shipping and crating/packaging
Here are the pics:
Dink Engine 001.jpgDink Engine 003.jpgDink Engine 004.jpg
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Thread: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
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12-02-2020 03:52 PM #1
Achilles Dinghy and Engine
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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12-02-2020 03:53 PM #2
Re: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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12-02-2020 03:54 PM #3
Re: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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12-02-2020 03:54 PM #4
Re: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
JD
1976 58' LRC Hull #311
"Miss Maggie"
Riviera Dunes, FL
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12-02-2020 06:04 PM #5
Re: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
And that's what an offer for sale should look like!
1978 53' Motor Yacht "LADY KAY V"
Hull number 524
Chesapeake Bay
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12-03-2020 05:07 AM #6Senior Member
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Re: Achilles Dinghy and Engine
JD makes some brokers look BAD.
GLORY Hull # 365
Northport, NY
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12-03-2020 09:10 AM #7