GL: Dinghy

[bob Austin]

I would suggest the 12 to 14 Aluminum Duroboat.
http://www.duroboat.com/boats.php
  Weight of the 12' boat is 184 lbs.  Rated for 15 hp and this is equivilant
to a 25 hp on a RIB.  We fitted one with nice Sunbrella cushions, foam gunnel
guard covered with white heavy dacron cover (like firehose) and a Sunbrella
cover.  The Aluminum skiff can take a real beating, rides better than an RIB.
But--in many ways the RIB is safer with the floation of the inflatable
pontoons.

I have owned several of these Duroboats--plus several comperable sized
RIB's--for generally dinghy use, the Aluminum skiff can't be beat for room,
ride and durability.

Bob Austin