Inflatable boat

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by mariner 40, Apr 7, 2006.

  1. mariner 40
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    mariner 40 Junior Member

    I'm looking at inflatables for my boat. Does anyone have experience with these? I'd like to find out which brands are better built.
    thanks
     
  2. marshmat
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    marshmat Senior Member

    How big are you looking for? What capacity?
    The biggest consideration with selecting an inflatable tender is how big you need / can handle. If you're really short on space, something that folds quickly and has no rigid parts is a good idea. If you have the room to fit davits, the better ride of a RIB might be worth the extra cost and weight.
    Zodiac continues to be the definitive leader in the field, but a lot of other makers offer very comparable products with different features.
    Look at about a dozen of the things at your local dealer or boat show. Seeing the seams, valves etc. of several boats side-by-side will give you a pretty good idea of what's solid and what's shoddy.
     
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