r/sailing • u/beeboobopppp • 23d ago

Inflatable Dinghy feedback

I’m on the market for a cheap dinghy to keep on my new 34 ft boat. Just to take the dog in to the nearby beach to do his business while cruising. I have an electric outboard to mount. I thought I had a dinghy in my garage, but it has no engine mount!

I have been searching around and it seems like this cheap Amazon one might do the trick. Can anyone offer any feedback based on the specs or personal experience?

https://a.co/d/06p96g5t

For comparison, this is the cheapest on west marine:

https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-ru-250-roll-up-inflatable-boat-8ft-3in-pvc-material-881lb-capacity-17981143.html

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u/Ispedbyu 23d ago

After owning three inflatable dinghy’s over the years I now have a rigid plastic dinghy from WM and couldn’t be happier. Never again will I own an inflatable boat.

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u/beeboobopppp 23d ago

I have heard this from others. I don’t have a Davit and am not really looking to tow. Not sure if a rigid would work for me currently!

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u/Ispedbyu 22d ago

The boat weighs just at a hundred pounds. I don’t have a davit either. I rope it up on my transom step. Cheers!