We have 2 dinks...........an older Zodiac 8.6 with the wood slats that slide into the floor. Have used it for years and have been pretty happy with it but found when stepping in you really need to step on the slat to keep your balance. I also have a 7.9 Merc dink (about five years old but never used at all) w/inflatable floor. We bought it because we thought the inflatable floor would be more stable than the wood slats. We're not looking for speed or planing.......just short rides to shore or around the canals, etc. We also have a 9.5 hard tender. We don't need both inflatables so which one would you keep & why???
Which inflatable to keep?
- Thread starter BJL
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BJL,
I'd keep the Mercury with the inflatable floor - rated for a 5hp outboard, easy to get parts and service for, and the inflatable floor makes the dinghy stable and maintenance free.
I'd keep the Mercury with the inflatable floor - rated for a 5hp outboard, easy to get parts and service for, and the inflatable floor makes the dinghy stable and maintenance free.
I'm leaning towards the inflatable floor. My only concern is that it's the smaller of the two. I might have to wait unti spring to inflate both of them and then decide. I have a 3hp Merc. engine for either one of them and wouldn't need to go larger than that either.