Hi all

need advice as to what people regard is the best tender.

We had an old hypalon Avon which, unfortunately, we sold with our old mono.

Now, after only 2 yrs, our Aquapro Reef has all of a sudden delaminated everywhere...heap of c..p!! The only thing holding it together is some rope holding the transom in place.

Still looking at inflatable, but maybe RIB this time.

Any advice???

Hi Trace
My 2 bobs worth... Cisco reccomends the Zodiac and I'll back him here, I misuse my Zodiac everyday and it never lets me down, I leave it out in the sun everyday which is the best way for delamination to start and i dont have any delam at all. The inflatable concept is great - lightweight,Bouyant, not as "tippy" as tinny's and they dont scratch your boat when tied up at the back. They do have mortal enemies though- Oysters on wharf pylons, small sharp rocks, crocodiles and the sun. If you get a RIB make sure its Hypalon and not PVC , Better glue!

Hi,

Again I can vouch for Zodiac. We have a 340 Yacht Line (3.4m) with an Aluminium bottom and it's been fantastic. Its about 8 years old and the tubes and hull are all still in fantastic condition. Can take up to a 25hp and went like the clappers. The only thing I would say is the white paint on the Aluminium has started to peel but thats all. With a clean it could look brand new. Highly Recommend an Alumium bottom with a false floor in it. Lighter and cleaner....