Inflatable Boats

[dunchelm]

Can anyone speak knowledgeably about inflatable boats made by Zodiac, Bris or Saturn or similar? Their low cost, ease of transport, and storage is very appealing to me. They seem like fun general purpose boats without the commitment of owning a boat. See this example:

https://saturnboats.com/inflatable-boats/15-saturn-inflatable-boat.html

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

I'm a huge fan of zodiac's, even the smaller ones. I don't have any personal experience with the Saturn or Bris.. but the big Safe Boats and Zodiacs I've done a lot of work with. They're built well and they can get moving quick. A little 20 hp Merc will make a little zodiac scoot! And they are very stable. A lot of people in the Puget Sound and Hood Canal region where I live use inflatable boats as tenders and life boats aboard their sailboats or bigger boats. Plus if they're anchored out in the bay it's a quick way to run to shore, check shrimp pots, etc.. try some of these other links too if you are just looking for a recreational boat...

Inflatable Boat | Yacht Dinghy Tender Raft | Multi Person Fishing Boat | Aluminum Floor Oars | Fishing Rod Holders | Heavy-Duty PVC | 2024 Model |

Inflatable Boat | Yacht Dinghy Tender Raft | Multi Person Fishing Boat | Aluminum Floor Oars | Fishing Rod Holders | Heavy-Duty PVC | 2024 Model |

realnsfashion.com

https://a.co/d/00Tgme2i

 

[dunchelm]

I'm a huge fan of zodiac's, even the smaller ones. I don't have any personal experience with the Saturn or Bris.. but the big Safe Boats and Zodiacs I've done a lot of work with. They're built well and they can get moving quick. A little 20 hp Merc will make a little zodiac scoot! And they are very stable. A lot of people in the Puget Sound and Hood Canal region where I live use inflatable boats as tenders and life boats aboard their sailboats or bigger boats. Plus if they're anchored out in the bay it's a quick way to run to shore, check shrimp pots, etc.. try some of these other links too if you are just looking for a recreational boat...

Inflatable Boat | Yacht Dinghy Tender Raft | Multi Person Fishing Boat | Aluminum Floor Oars | Fishing Rod Holders | Heavy-Duty PVC | 2024 Model |

Inflatable Boat | Yacht Dinghy Tender Raft | Multi Person Fishing Boat | Aluminum Floor Oars | Fishing Rod Holders | Heavy-Duty PVC | 2024 Model |

realnsfashion.com

https://a.co/d/00Tgme2i

A recreational boat to screw around with on the various waterways around where I live in New Orleans or the Florida Gulf Coast is all I want. I'm also wanting to avoid having to buy a trailer so the ability to inflate it when I get there and store it in my attic when not in use it's a big plus. Most of the models I'm looking at can be had on Amazon for under $2k. I want a boat without the various boat ownership hassles.