Some people have trouble with inflatables. Generally the damage is self inflicted. It might take a bit more care, but for all the reasons stated above, a Rib is the way to go. I switched to an inflatable 12 years ago and have never had a single problem. We cruise year round from FL to NE. We anchor frequently an like to get the dog ashore to run on the beaches. Plus we go on expeditions and have gone off 30 miles exploring with our Rib which cruises at 16-18 KT fully loaded. Some people like the livingston but as Tom said it can be a wet heavy beast. I have two friends who went that way and who went back to a rib in less than 6 months. .
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