[PUP] Dingy Wheels

[Scott Bulger]

Robby & Dolores shared:  I can confirm that if you plan on anchoring and
using the dingy to go ashore 
between Mexico and Panama, you'll need wheels unless you have a small dingy 
that you can pick up and carry up the beach.  

So let me ask this:

I have a 9' inflatable tender that is a spare.  It's very, very light with a
plywood floor.  It has NO motor.  Would it be a reasonable substitute to use
the light tender when necessary, rather than clutter up the RIB with wheels?
In other words, are the instances where I need to haul the tender up the
beach infrequent enough that rowing ashore is a good alternative?  Oh, the
tender inflates in 5 minutes, it's an Achilles, very good quality.  

Oh, a note, a bit of history just passed by.  Salvation II, just came
through the Ballard Locks on their way to watch the Seafair festivities no
doubt.  Marian and I had the opportunity to meet Jim and Suzie Sink and sea
trial the boat a few years ago.  It was a treat to meet the Sinks, they are
wonderful people.  I hope the new owners get to accumulate as many wonderful
memories as the Sinks have.  The boat looked almost new, bright and shiny,
obviously being very well cared for!

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA