West Marine RU-260 Inflatable Sport Dinghy

Classic affordable roll-up dinghy combining a rigid plywood transom and a slatted floor system for stiffness, it stows in roughly the same small space as a traditional fabric-only inflatable. Many boaters prefer this dinghy to the so-called doughnut boats because it adds significant rigidity underfoot when boarding, unlike boats with fabric floors. Our compact three-passenger slatted-floor sport dinghy with 14" dia. tubes weighs just 51lb. Dual inflation chambers are covered with PVC-coated, 1100-decitex polyester fabric with strong, heat-welded seams. Includes oarlocks and two-piece oars, wooden bench seat, heavy-duty rub strakes, slatted wood floor, lifeline, a pair of towing rings and a bow carry handle, bellows pump, repair kit and manual.

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[chuckatwestmarine]

I don't recall saying that it would go 10mph. Because we had a limited selection of outboards on the day that we shot this video, we showed the boat with an 8HP short shaft Mercury four stroke, which is really too much engine for the boat. I actually did plane the boat as an experiment, but I cannot recommend it due to the flat, soft bottom and the limitations which are on the capacity plate. Much happier with 2.5 to 4HP. Have fun and be safe!

[sticknick1047]

How do u get 10 mph when it doesnt plane

[warden9876]

I just wonder if one can carry markhors and gourds in this dinghy or one should better have a droshky for these purports?

[nightsailer2112]

I've had one of these for 10 years. I use it 3 times a year on bareboat charters in So Cal USA.

I run a 2hp Honda. I washed it after each use for the first 8 years, but I've gotten lazy.  The thing looks like new. I'm now stepping up to a 310cm boat that will hold 4 adults and run on longer excursions with a 9.9hp. But for getting to the dock in protected anchorages with 4 or less people, this is a good portable boat.