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RIB v Roll-Up Dinghy (self.sailing)

submitted 1 year ago by Kmcb182 to c/sailing

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We are choosing between a RU (Roll-Up) and RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) style dinghy.

We predominantly coastal cruise with our dog and two adults only.

Our SV is a 37.5 Hunter Legend, that has a good davit system and an outboard motor mount.

I would prefer an RU so that my transom can remain open and available, but know that a RIB is more sturdy, roomy and better for any rough conditions.

Any thoughts or advice?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also a tip for RU, especially with K9 in tow. I put a couple of inexpensive, self inflating sleeping pads in the bottom. Gives you a bit more time with dry feet and more comfortable for the dog to stand without sinking into the cloth bottom.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh, and depending on the terrain you are landing on, might want to mount fold down wheels. I've actually been pretty impressed with the durability of mine (mine's made by a company called Plastimo), but it wouldn't last a year without major repair being dragged across the barnacles and rock around here. RIB will of course take more abuse being run into rock and whatever else might be just below the surface.