Just came across this. I’m not in the market for a new dinghy, but this relatively new option looks interesting. Might be particularly applicable to anyone who is frequently offshore or passage making and does not want to tow a dinghy. The prospect of a stowable dinghy that can plane with a relatively small engine is pretty cool.
https://www.takacat.com/
Interesting dinghy option
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Interesting dinghy option
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Walter Hobbs
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Re: Interesting dinghy option
Looks neat. I'll just have to wait a few years, I have always bought my inflatables used. Frugal sailor. 
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wikakaru
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Re: Interesting dinghy option
That "easy access bow design" looks really wet. If you've ever had to schlep laundry or groceries in a dinghy while motoring into the chop of a Caribbean trade wind you will know what I'm talking about. It's why people add awnings like this:
If all you are ever going to do is wear bathing suits and go snorkeling in sunny weather, it would probably be perfect. For an all-around yacht tender, it wouldn't be my choice.
Smooth sailing,
--Jim
If all you are ever going to do is wear bathing suits and go snorkeling in sunny weather, it would probably be perfect. For an all-around yacht tender, it wouldn't be my choice.
Smooth sailing,
--Jim