I wanted a dinghy for my 25ft bayliner, I'm thinking about going to a fully inflatable (not hard bottom) so I can deflate it when not in use, so I can get a bigger inflatable. I dont have much room on my swim platform. I would probably use it a lot, just taking the kids out or getting to shore when we find a nice beach. <br /><br />Is Zodiac, the brand name, worth the extra money?<br />If at sea, would it be hard to get a 12ft inflatable inflated and motor mounted? <br /><br />Is there a generic inflatable thats of good construction / bad construction?<br /><br />is hardbottom easy to set up, worth the extra?<br /><br />for outboards, how heavy are they? say 15 to 25 hp?
and could see diveing for the motor happen pretty easy <br /><br />In my travels i see a lot of people doing it with 2 to 4 hp motors that are easy to handle on small dinks<br /><br />As for as blowing it up everytime its a PITA to do even with a SKI TUBE i cant see getting a 12'to fold into anything easy to handle on a 25' boat<br /><br /><br />tommays