[C38] inflatable tenders, Achilles LS4-RU

[D. R. Strong]

We bought an Achilles LS4-RU. It stores very compactly on top of the 
house, where it is stapped down. It  inflates quickly and easily on the 
fore deck, has a hard bottom for standing, and planes with a 4 horse 
ouboard, with 2 people aboard.
don

Kenneth M. Sutto wrote:
>          Phil, those are interesting points. Where did you find out 
> about the differences? All the dealers at the show except Zodiac, told 
> me the warenty is longer for hypalon than pvc.
>          What kind of floor do you have in yours?
>       
>         Ken        Sundancer       #253
>
>
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>     From: eyriepg at comcast.net
>     To: listserve at catalina38.org
>     Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:56:53 +0000
>     Subject: Re: [C38] inflatable tenders
>
>     I was at the Seattle boat show today also.  I bought a PVC
>     inflatable a couple of months ago.  I understand that PVC is
>     better in cool climates where the UV resistance of Hypalon is less
>     important.  I was told that PVC doesn't get as brittle in the cold
>     and is slightly easier to patch.  Also Hypalon is inherently less
>     leak resistance because of the fabric and also because of the
>     seams which are welded in PVC.
>      
>     I will be buying some retractable wheels for the transom to make
>     beaching with a heavy outboard easier.
>      
>     Phil Gay
>     C38 049 Que Linda
>     Everett, WA
>      
>
>         -------------- Original message --------------
>         From: "Kenneth M. Sutto" <kmspacific at hotmail.com>
>          
>                       I was at the Seattle boat show today looking at
>         inflatable dinghies. It's a little comfusing trying to figure
>         out  what is what. I looked the the Zodiac Typhoon, Walker Bay
>         Odyssey AF, and the Achilles Lex Standard 88. Some of these
>         are pvc,some are hypalon. Some have removable hard floors
>         ,wood or metal, some have air floors.
>                       Anybody out there sugest what is good or what is
>         bad to look out for? I want to get from the boat to shore,
>         sometimes gravelly sometimes sandy beach. I also want to work
>         on the boat in the water with tools and gear in the tender.
>          
>                     Thanks,
>                     
>                     Ken       "Sundancer"    #253
>          
>
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Donald R. Strong
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University of California Davis
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