Rigid Inflatable...

MeredithMan · 07-10-2020, 03:11 PM

...Anyone use a rigid inflatable that they would recommend? Primary use would be as a tender to go back and forth from the mooring. I want something that is lightweight that I can put in the water and take out myself. I do not have a beach, so it would entail lifting it out when not in use. Had an aluminum rowboat, but that was impractical, as it was too heavy to wrestle in and out of the water by myself. Kayak has proved to be unsteady.

I think a 10-11' rigid inflatable would fit the bill. I haven't found a marina around the lake that carries them. I've looked on the West Marine website and they have a number of options, but I am reluctant to drop a couple grand without being able to see it/touch it in person, although I've heard they have a store in Portsmouth?

Appreciate any opinions/thoughts.
Thanks.

07-10-2020, 03:11 PM	#1
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 979 Thanks: 263 Thanked 823 Times in 340 Posts	Rigid Inflatable... ...Anyone use a rigid inflatable that they would recommend? Primary use would be as a tender to go back and forth from the mooring. I want something that is lightweight that I can put in the water and take out myself. I do not have a beach, so it would entail lifting it out when not in use. Had an aluminum rowboat, but that was impractical, as it was too heavy to wrestle in and out of the water by myself. Kayak has proved to be unsteady. I think a 10-11' rigid inflatable would fit the bill. I haven't found a marina around the lake that carries them. I've looked on the West Marine website and they have a number of options, but I am reluctant to drop a couple grand without being able to see it/touch it in person, although I've heard they have a store in Portsmouth? Appreciate any opinions/thoughts. Thanks.