Aqua Marine Inflatables????

[Idylles15.5]

Looking to buy a new dingy for the boat. Always had an Achilles Hypolan which I definitely got my moneys worth. Thing still floats after 15 years lol. Anyway I'm aware of all the larger brands, but while just checking out e bay for the hell of it I came across a Canadian manufacturer called Aquamarine. It looks like a decent product. PVC, not Hypalon, but double layered and extra layers on the bottom of the pontoons for wear. 10 ft dingy for 1.300. Looks like a good deal. Even if I bought it for a secondary valise dingy. Anyone have one of these who can share some info on quality?????

[Idylles15.5]

Actually only 900 US Just looked at their website. So any real life experience with these would be appreciated. Thanks

[Idylles15.5]

So after some research I've discovered that Aquamarine and Highfield, one saying they are Canadian and the other Australian are both made in China. Considering China has just F-ed the whole planet I'm not buying anything from there. I'll crank my old 13 ft Boston Whaler up on the deck.

[Idylles15.5]

RIBCRAFT USA made in Marblehead Mass. Think I'll spend my money helping out some fellow Americans.

[dfelsent]

Originally Posted by Idylles15.5

RIBCRAFT USA made in Marblehead Mass. Think I'll spend my money helping out some fellow Americans.

Ten minute walk from me right now. The harbor has a lot of them, in hard long term use/abuse by sailing programs. And in private ownership. Not inexpensive. But they are solid people and a solid product.

[Muaddib1116]

Just looked at their website, looks like they only make larger Ribs, starting at 15.7ft.