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Wanted: small lightweight tenderLooking for 1.8 tender
Jane Reed:
I’m looking for a 1.8 tender , air flow floor, transom , oars under 10 kg in weight
Graham W:
Jane,
3D Tenders do a 1.8m inflatable. It weighs 11kg but that’s probably as light as you’re going to get. See this for specifications https://www.3dtender.com/models-superlight-twin-air-180-713-248-0-0.html. I have had a bigger version (2.3m) for several years and am very pleased with how easy it is to carry and how well it rows.
Nicky R:
The Ezraft was featured in yachting monthly's new gear this month. I’ve no idea what it’s like, but it looks like it should do what you want.
https://www.ezraft.com/
Willie The Rut Lander:
I'm also looking for a similar sized tender. I'm drawn to this one, which is a lot cheaper than the others mentioned above but possibly not as good and certainly heavier. (same PVC material as the 3D, I think). Apols for length of URL but I can't edit it in this forum.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134042100873?hash=item1f35882489:g:m-kAAOSwxyJkhuJH&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4AZ49K2T3VGpqBREC6SOUxrnfzlAVnnnhV5UwmZrHqYov65sK8eZxM3SN9mWybZs5%2BEDj0yv8j5Eu7bGIU6gVAQ0lRoukFeEnjMDVTt%2BI5UvMsF%2BYxymcXXVHqWe9skOsJ4vNpcReIWGQ5pZ0YeU%2BeH%2BiT5kwl3BAPYs94RSZeMlWTMpoSW6VF%2FcqttIEXNmJh1IYG04V3kE13F0ndo183owc833GX%2BBS7YyWTx4dBXC0UM%2F%2BkOotMsek6t6tj26%2FbKt6iLzZLGqJKogMmgtQHgplWfImJKqgge8hERJq5LW%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6DU8eHjYg
Sea Simon:
--- Quote from: Nicky R on 10 Oct 2023, 23:32 ---The Ezraft was featured in yachting monthly's new gear this month. I’ve no idea what it’s like, but it looks like it should do what you want.
https://www.ezraft.com/
--- End quote ---
Very intrigued by this. Has anyone actually seen one? UK dealers? Couldn't see much on their site.
I have had several small inflatables over the years, currently a 2m Honwave (only JUST big enough for two and luggage), a Lidl "3 man" dinghy, (which in the past has served to fulfill some racing organisers requirements to carry a "partially inflated dinghy" in lieu of a liferaft.) NONE of which are ideal. The Honwave well made but heavy and bulky, the Lidl v "bendy" and flimsy (unsurprisingly! ). The Waveline soft tail (with removable outboard bracket) is perhaps the best compromise?
I'd been looking at various packrafts, but EZRaft potential for dry feet/bum (as well as stability, small size and light weight) really appeals.
However, perhaps my best boat was a fancy airdeck/keel bright white quicksilver (Yamaha) which lasted less than a month before it disappeared while left moored to a Quay...rather puts me off fancy tenders, certainly for regular use.
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