Do inflatables with floor inserts have problem with fabric on floor

[Squidly-Diddly]

getting torn when landing on anything but soft sand?

How do they work hitting rounded river rocks that other soft bottom inflatables don't seem to have a problem with?

Better to take out the wood for river running?


YEAH, I KNOW IT IS AN OLDER INFLATABLE.


Avon Inflatable Boat - $450 (redwood city)

Date: 2011-10-14, 4:56PM PDT
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Avon Rover R280 Inflatable Boat
9'3" Long
Great Condition
No Leaks - No Patches
Nice Wood Floor
Wood Oars
Freshwater Use Only
Storage Bag Included
$450

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[Frosty]

I really dont think it was made for going over any rocks at all. Its a yacht tender,--made to get over the short distance of boat to beach wihout getting wet.

Its fine where it is --at the side of a pool

[michael pierzga]

Yes and no. One advatage a fabric bottom has over a Rib is weight, very light, hence less prone to chafe. Generally if you treat your rubber bottom in a seamanlike way they last very long. Chafe strips on the stem and keel help. Dacron sticky back sail repair tape on a well prepared surface lasts a season or more

I like rubber bottoms because of their portability. With a little 2hp outbard they make great tenders.