[C320-list] Inflatable dinghy

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Tony,

I have a Zodiac Zoom; 8' wood floor with an inflatable keel. It works great on the fore deck as well as being towed. I'm not crazy about it for any rough seas or distance but it is quite adequate to row or motor in to shore from an anchorage. If you are good at origami you can fold it up in the storage wrap and it will fit snugly in the port cockpit locker. 

Happy Sailing,
Lou Hodac
Blue Moon
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On Jul 1, 2012, at 9:28 PM, Tony Murphy <tony at midwestphysics.com> wrote:

> Looking at getting an inflatable dinghy and was curious if anyone has a recommendation or opinion on size based on the following criteria... I would like to be able to store it on the foredeck above the v-berth when not towing it behind. Possibly even keeping it up there for short sails if it doesn't interfere, rather than dropping it in the water. 
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> Would like a high pressure air floor, but might consider a roll-up. Looking at possibly the Mercury 200 (6'7" long, beam 4'1") or the Bombard Air Floor (7'10" long, beam 4'7"). Would like the largest that will fit, but a bit worried about the larger one not fitting on deck. 
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> Tony
> s/v Bella Sol
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