ted_reshetiloff
Contributing Partner
Kids are growing and my current dinghy may not last through another season. I am trying to pick and inflatable and wonder what you guys think? I know a few things that are important to me. I want hypalon and not PVC. I think I want an inflatable floor and not wood slats to deal with. But maybe aluminum is not so bad? Whats important in order from highest to lowest:
1. Holds my wife, two kids, me and maybe some beer or groceries.
2. Stows well on deck or maybe even in the cockpit locker.
3. Is dry when motoring into some chop. (Within reason it is a dinghy)
4. Has at least a 5 year warranty
5. Tows well
6. Will plane with a 6 hp motor. I dont think I want to be wrestling with anything heavier.
So how big do I need to go here? Thinking 9' 6" -10'2" Any thoughts on brands to avoid? I hear avon is good with a 10 year warranty but you pay for that up front in price... Defender seems to have a pretty good selection and the achilles seem reasonably priced.
1. Holds my wife, two kids, me and maybe some beer or groceries.
2. Stows well on deck or maybe even in the cockpit locker.
3. Is dry when motoring into some chop. (Within reason it is a dinghy)
4. Has at least a 5 year warranty
5. Tows well
6. Will plane with a 6 hp motor. I dont think I want to be wrestling with anything heavier.
So how big do I need to go here? Thinking 9' 6" -10'2" Any thoughts on brands to avoid? I hear avon is good with a 10 year warranty but you pay for that up front in price... Defender seems to have a pretty good selection and the achilles seem reasonably priced.