Rigid versus inflatable dinghy

[Murky Dregs]

Originally Posted by fourlyons

That looks like a nice tender, but what is your question?

No question really.. I just wanted to point out that there are rigid tenders that weigh the same as RIB's.

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Murky Dregs

Necro-thread...

Anyhow, am looking at these rigids:

https://ghboats.com/our-boats/9-5-captains-gig/

I'm not seeing the RIB weight advantage...

Looks great if you want to row. Only rated for 2hp. For about the same weight you can get a bigger aluminum AB rib that will take 15 hp and do 20 kts. Also way more stablity. But of course RIBs suck when being rowed.

https://www.abinflatables.com/ribs-d...lammina-10-ul/

[Murky Dregs]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Looks great if you want to row. Only rated for 2hp. For about the same weight you can get a bigger aluminum AB rib that will take 15 hp and do 20 kts. Also way more stablity. But of course RIBs suck when being rowed.

https://www.abinflatables.com/ribs-d...lammina-10-ul/

Indeed. I'm not looking for speed though, just a putter. I don't want gasoline on the boat either, so electric.