I've got an upcoming sail planned starting in two months I has no
dinghy. I've been looking and they are very expensive.
Last year I was the guy getting blown past in an old
avon 8 with oars. This year it's for keeps. So I'm making an investment for years to come.
I have a 26 foot
boat. I'm cruising the San Juan's and
British Columbia before heading to central
California to hopefully use my
dinghy to get to surf spots. In my mind I look pretty cool.
Hopefully in the future I will go to
Mexico and or the
marquesas. Who knows.
So my rational brain says to get a
wood floor
inflatable with a small
motor. My "I'm cool" mind says
rib. No problem towing a
rib in the
PNW. Everyone does, but out on the pacific I'll have to hope it fits on the foredeck.
Here are the two I found which appear to be good deals. Tell me your opinion.
1992 Achilles
inflatable, 1993 tohatsu 3.5
$550
2007 danard rib. 2007
mercury 4-stroke 6hp. Cover, wheels, 3.5 gallon
fuel tank. $800. I'm thinking that's a great deal and the one I'm leaning towards.
Please help quick. Only two days to decide.