Posted by Perry C. on August 15, 2002 at 21:34:30:
In Reply to: Is the right stuff? posted by tim coonse on August 15, 2002 at 10:25:13:
I have a two person inflatable that I use frequently. If I was going to be one place for a year, or wanted to jump off/jump back on with any frequency, I'd go with a standard plastic kayak. For your stated uses, I would'nt consider an inflatatle. Too many sharp ojects around. When they pop, you swim. As far as storage, you can store them outside and just cover them to keep ther UV rays off them. Most don't even do that, but I do. Enjoy...
Perry
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: Hey y'all. Good board, I've enjoyed reading your stuff. I'm in line for a contract to Kwajalein Island in the South Pacific for a year. I want to take a sit-on for solo ops strictly for snorkle and spear fishing. At this point, I think the OK "drifter" looks best for me, but I am wondering about Sea Eagle's inflatables, particularly since I don't know exactly where I have to store the thing. The Sea Eagle double-sponson thing looks okay, but inflatables are notorious for the extra paddling effort. I'll be on FAC water inside the barrier islands. Also, regarding the inflatable, any info on reboarding from the water - effort needed, since i am modestly "robust" (lol). All info appreciated.