T&T: Rigid dink vs Hard bottom Caribe

[Richard P Blake]

With several good manufacturers of these things on the
market I cannot think of any reason why anyone would want to screw
around with a finite-life, leak-prone, pain-in-the-butt inflatable
anymore.

REPLY:  I had a inflatable for many years.  I kept it on weaver davits on
the transom.  During the day in the sun it would be hard as a rock but in
the morning it would be limp as noodle after the cool evening air.  I
eventually tired of getting out the pump.  Several times after a long
period away from the boat I would return to the boat to find this tangled
mess dangling down in the water.  I then discovered the BOSS boat.  I
purchased the 8.5' model which will plane with 9.5 hp nisan 2 stroke. 
The weight is about 40 lbs more than my last RIB but the increase is not
that noticeable when pulling it up on the weaver davits.  There are
differences between the inflatable RIB's but I consider them minor
compared to the plus of not having to mess with pumps,  patches, and all
the leaks.  One big plus is the BOSS is foam filled and will not sink
"EVER" which makes it a much better life raft than any inflatable.
Repairs are easy with basic fiberglass knowledge and supplies and the
repair only has to be done once.  I can't count the many times I had to
re patch a leak before it actually would hold.  Interior room is
excellent and the storage inside the tubes and forward area are great. 
The cost is about the same as a RIB and it is one of the best boating
decisions I have ever made.  I am extremely pleased with the BOSS boat.  


Regards,  Rick Blake
"Private Reserve" Port Charlotte, Fl.
36' Nantucket Sedan Powered by Yanmar
"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved
body, 
But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...'Holy
S**t...What a Ride!"