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Jonathan Cuff
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Initially Posted - 06/03/2004 :  09:47:19  Show Profile
Hi guys

I am just thinking about purchasing an inflatable to use as a tender for my Cat. I just want something small with no engine. I've looked at the Avon Redstart but that seems a tad expensive. I was just wondering what other owners used and what was easy to blow up, and more importantly fit in the cockpit locker!

Cheers
Pie Sees 2 C25 #5686 1987 SR/WK
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 :  11:54:07  Show Profile
I recently purchased a Seahawk II, made by Intex, at Costco for about $87. Its PVC construction makes it significantly more durable and rigid than the cheap vinyl "rafts" often found at local sporting goods stores. However, this dinghy is much less expensive than the Avons, Zodiacs, etc. It comes with everything -- oars, pump (takes about 5 - 10 minutes), seat cushions and carrying bag. I don't store mine in the cockpit locker, but I assume that if you keep the oars, pump, etc. separate and you roll it up well, it should fit through the cockpit locker hatch.

Seeing one or more on the beach or tied up to a dinghy dock at Catalina Island is becoming a typical sight these days. Most owners seem very satisfied with this tender.
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 :  12:05:26  Show Profile
We have an old Avon purchased in 1975, still holds air perfectly. It folds up into a duffel-size bag and goes into dumpster or under cockpit. In Fla one has to be careful of buying used PVC inflatables, as the UV tends to destroy them, usually the transom separates from the tubes, fair winds, ron srsk Orion SW FL
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Jonathan Cuff
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Response Posted - 06/03/2004 :  15:03:23  Show Profile
Many thanks guys, I'll check out the Seahawk.
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falco_esq
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Response Posted - 06/07/2004 :  00:32:25  Show Profile
We thought buying an inflatable would be a brilliant idea, so we bought a three man Sevelor boat for about $65.00. It inflated very quickly with a rechargable electric pump, and we had a hand pump for emergencies. However, it was not great for daily use, as the oars were cheap and broke. There are also alot of sharp edges in the harbor, so I think we have a small leak in it now. Anyway, we broke down and boat a real tender for the harbor, and now we store the rubber one on the boat for when we need to row to shore.


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<br />Hi guys

I am just thinking about purchasing an inflatable to use as a tender for my Cat. I just want something small with no engine. I've looked at the Avon Redstart but that seems a tad expensive. I was just wondering what other owners used and what was easy to blow up, and more importantly fit in the cockpit locker!

Cheers

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/07/2004 :  10:16:30  Show Profile
If you're interested in 'exploring' away from the mothership, lots of people are buying inflatible Kayaks. Makes it easy to travel long distances. Be aware that a rubber dingy with oars is not very effecient and you've gotta watch yourself in wind or current. There are some horror stories out there of people being unable (or struggling) to make it back to the ship.

Downside of the inflatiable Kayak is that it's not very good for hauling the groceries or passengers.

All that said, I'm buying a Costco "Seahawk II" myself. Buddy has one and is quite pleased with it's construction (for the money).
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