Poignard
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I want to replace my old Achilles 2.3m inflatable tender with something that will weigh less and take up less space when in its bag (an important consideration in a 28’ Twister of slim dimensions)
1. I am wondering whether a 2.0m inflatable would be adequate as we never have more than the two of us in the tender and neither of us is fat.
It’s only use would be in sheltered waters for going ashore from an anchorage, exploring narrow rivers and, heaven forbid, running out a kedge if I get aground.
2. The old Achilles has a plywood transom, fixed plywood thwart and ply floorboards all of which accounted for a good deal of its weight.
I was looking at a tender in a chandler in Brittany that had a slatted floor and a removable lightweight thwart and was impressed by how light it was.
Any recommendations, personal experiences, opinions would be appreciated.
1. I am wondering whether a 2.0m inflatable would be adequate as we never have more than the two of us in the tender and neither of us is fat.
It’s only use would be in sheltered waters for going ashore from an anchorage, exploring narrow rivers and, heaven forbid, running out a kedge if I get aground.
2. The old Achilles has a plywood transom, fixed plywood thwart and ply floorboards all of which accounted for a good deal of its weight.
I was looking at a tender in a chandler in Brittany that had a slatted floor and a removable lightweight thwart and was impressed by how light it was.
Any recommendations, personal experiences, opinions would be appreciated.
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