Want an inflatable but not a zodiac...any suggestions?

[Thajeffski]

where I live there's all these islands......I need an inflatable to go from the boat to shore, but it doesn't have to be a zodiac...infact I need something I can just whip out of the bilge, hook up an electric airpump to and have it be big enough to transport me and a guest or three back and fourth to the island.

It can be paddle powered........it'd be nice if it was tough enough that I could just tie it to a rope and have it flying behind the boat (20 ft bayliner) on the way out.......

does anyone have any recommendations?

this is what I've found so far

http://www.giftdaddy.net/product/7/799/Inflatable-Boat-Bestway-Voyager-5000.html

but i'm hoping for mor elike 50 bucks..

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Want an inflatable but not a zodiac...any suggestions?

No, you can't tow that.

This is about the least you're going to be able to get away with>> http://www.boatstogo.com/inflatable_boat_sd230.asp

You can probably find one like it used cheaper on craigslist or ebay. I doubt you'll find anything for under $100 that would be safe to tow.

 

[And-Con]

Re: Want an inflatable but not a zodiac...any suggestions?

also there are several varieties of inflatable kayaks that do much better without an engine than either of the suggested. I wouldn't tow one, but they're light/small enough to stow almost anywhere.