Achillies 9.6 had one that lasted over 20 yrs bought it used !! Just got a new
one great boat. Tows very good.
nothing but good things to say about it.
Gary Kolc
"Liberty"
Apponaug Harbor (East Greenwich Bay)
---- Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Relocating our C&C 110 from a Midwest lake where I had no need for a tender
> to now sailing on Narragansett Bay, LI Sound, Buzzard's Bay, Vineyard and
> Nantucket Sounds, etc, I'm in need of a basic inflatable to serve as a
> tender in harbors without a launch service. I've used them many times on
> charters but never really paid much attention to detail.
>
> I'm looking for something relatively compact for 2-4 people that is easy to
> set up and collapse and stow, so I think that's best a roll-up. Early in
> my thinking, I'm eyeing something like the 8'6" Achillies LSI-260: 4 person
> capacity/820lbs, Hypalon, overall weight 64 lbs, inflatable floor, with
> perhaps a ~4-5HP outboard. (Or maybe the 9'6" or 10'2" LSI versions of the
> same design..) I don't think I need a boat to plane, just basic
> transportation. No davits, it will either be towed or stowed.
>
> I welcome input from those of you with inflatable experience to share your
> thoughts on brands, material, features, design, size, etc. What factors
> should I be considering as I make my selection?
>
> Regards,
> Bob McLaughlin
> C&C 110 "Blue Devil"
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