Tinker Funsail - any good?

[m1taylor]

I have been looking for a second hand dinghy that will carry the whole family in one go - five of us. My existing Zodiac 2.35m tender is great - very light, and good, but it does mean two trips. I have been looking a second hand tinker funsail, which apparently will take a payload of at least 1,000 llbs. Advantages are the ability to deflate and move in the car, and sailing kit. Horrendous downside - the price - guy wants a grand for a 1996 model (!), altho' does have full sailing kit and waste of time liferaft. For this second hand price one could get a brand new 3.1m quality dinghy,or even an older Avon rib? So any experiences of tinkers, particularly the funsail? Any good? Worth a grand?

 

[Elessar]

Yes yes and yes.

Any problems and the makers have incredible aftersales even for old ones.

And if you don't like it you'll get your money back if you flog it.

See this old post for more info.

 

[sarabande]

Brilliant kit, brilliant after sales and servicing, good fun when rigged for sailing, excellent carrying capacity, high residual and resale value, tough as old boots.

and

MADE IN SOMERSET, ENGLAND !

 

[Csail]

Yes, i have one and it's excellent, bit heavy though