I should also add that the
dinghy is to be used on "weekend warrior" trips as a means to reach the beach when anchored off the barrier islands in MS. Definitely not a
family car type scenario. I'm leaning towards the WaterTender 9.4 due to it's
price and size. I like that the rowing ability of hard dinks reduces the need to keep an
outboard running that sits most of its life. They seem to be more child proof as well.