RedHerring
Member II
Dear all,
I'm about to buy an Ericson 35-2 in Vancouver. The boat comes with no dinghy, so I need to get one. I could spend $6k to buy a 10ft RIB with a 15HP outboard, I guess, but am not inclined to do so because it just seems extravagantly expensive for someone who plans to spend 3-4 weeks / year coastal cruising in PNW for the next few seasons.
My current alternatives are an 8-9 ft fiberglass tender with oars, or a similarly sized inflatable with a small outboard. Both are good enough to get around a small anchorage.
What would you do if you were me?
I'm about to buy an Ericson 35-2 in Vancouver. The boat comes with no dinghy, so I need to get one. I could spend $6k to buy a 10ft RIB with a 15HP outboard, I guess, but am not inclined to do so because it just seems extravagantly expensive for someone who plans to spend 3-4 weeks / year coastal cruising in PNW for the next few seasons.
My current alternatives are an 8-9 ft fiberglass tender with oars, or a similarly sized inflatable with a small outboard. Both are good enough to get around a small anchorage.
What would you do if you were me?