Inflatable Extends

[ken emigh]

Purchased a used inflatable, 1988 bombard b2.
Come to find out it extends approximately 5 inches or so past each side of the boat when mounted on its side on swim platform. Will this be a big problem? The main vessel is a 32 foot carver convertible.

Thanks

 

[rnbenton]

Can be a big problem when docked unless you use large enough fenders to keep it from rubbing.

Bob

 

[vic33004]

it can be an issue if you have a wave come past the swim platform while underway and it yanks the tender off. the solution for that is to either mount it much higher or turn it upside down and put it on the foredeck while underway.

 

[nwaring]

The pointy ends of mine stick out a little on one side, so far after 2 seasons and maneuvering around a lot of different docks it hasn’t been a problem. I actually don’t even think about when I am setting up to stern in somewhere.
Good luck
Niles