After giving it much thought, I finally conclude that maybe an
inflatable 8.5' would be the least objectionable dinghy for use with
my 28' S2 sailboat. I have limited amounts of room for storage on
deck and a hard dinghy doesnt fit well.
So, some questions for ppl who know.


How long do they take to inflate?
How long to deflate?
Do they row at all?
Would you use them for fun things like exploring shallow areas?
what is stowage like?
Is it difficult to get the motor from deck to boat without dropping it
into the water?
Anything else?

A portabote 10 came in a close second but even closed, i think 10' is
too long.
I have heard seen a nesting dinghy that could work but would have to
see it being assembled in the water to be convinced. Portabote8 seems
a tad small.

My current Nautilus 8 rows well but does not tow at all well. It also
is very hard to row with two adults. Stowage is difficult to OK.