24 February 2009 | GiG HARBOR, WA.
I've decided that the small Fatty Knees dingy that came with JUNESSA just isn't to my liking. It's very unstable, small and just doesn't fit anywhere on deck. So, I've tired three different Inflatable boats...
The one in the photos seems to work out the best!!! It fits on the couch roof nicely, leaving 360 degree visibility from the cockpit, unlike the Fatty Knees which blocked forward visibility.
This 9' RIB fits perfect with the bow facing aft and deflated front tube. The sides can stay inflated or deflated! So, it's nice addition to the survival gear on the boat! I can flip it off the boat in a hurry, and inflate just the front bow tube in short order and off I go! It's a great dive boat, since it's easy to get in and out of. The Fatty Knees was a challenge to get back in!!!!
The only disadvantage of trading dinks is now I'll have to have an outboard motor and fuel for it... :( The Fatty Knees has a sailing rig and is fairly easy to row. Everything in life is a compromise!
Any ideas out there as to the 'perfect' cruising dink? Please leave a comment below.... Thanks!