Inflatables Make Great Cruising Dinghy
The most popular cruising dinghy is the inflatable dinghy.
User-friendly and very stable, the dinghy is incredibly easy to handle when
landing on shore and lightweight enough to get it back up on the boat without
the use of a davit. Rigid-bottom designs handle rough water better than their
soft-bottom counterparts as they are easier to get on a plane, but they are also
more expensive.
The best inflatable dinghies
are new models featuring an inflatable floor and keel. The new generation
provides stiffening and stability without using plywood floorboards. No matter
what type of dinghy a cruiser chooses, it's important to remember that
inflatables are difficult to paddle unless outfitted with a pair of oars, or
better yet, a small outboard motor.
Affordably priced dinghies are available from several manufacturers. One of the
best selling inflatables online is Sea Eagle. They offer several models that
make a great tender to take along on your next cruise. These dinghies are
designed with an inflatable keel and a wide hull for extra stability. The
built-in oarlocks make rowing the dinghy easy. There is a rubbing strake around
and under the hull for extra protection and the self-bailing drain valves will
keep the boat dry on the inside.
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Sea Eagle largest dinghy is the Sea Eagle 14SR. This inflatable boat weighs only a little over 100
lbs without the floorboards, which makes it light enough to be launched by hand
and rowed to shore during your cruise. Up to 7 adults fit into the boat with
ease. For cruisers preferring outboard motors, the 14SR inflatable dinghy is rated
for 40 hp outboard motors and will cruise along at better than 25 mph with 4
adults.
Sea Eagle stands behind their boats with one of the best warranties in the
industry. Buyers can try out these inflatable dinghies for up to 30 days on the
water and return the dinghy less shipping charges if for any reason you
determine that these boats are unsuitable as a cruising tender. The standard 3
year warranty can be extended for an additional 3 years.
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