If you’re not using davits, you have to factor in how well the inflatable fits on your foredeck for inflating/deflating as well as carrying it on short day trips. Towing slows you down and gets dicey when the seas pick up.
Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 3:24 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin Subject: Stus-List Input on inflatable dinghy purchase Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on charters but never really paid much attention to detail. I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed. I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors should I be considering as I make my selection? Regards, Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
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