Hi Jim,
The *moment* we take delivery on our new RIB, the previous dinghy is for sale, $400. However, there are 2 caveats. I'm posting this publically so others on this board can chime in (dangerous, I know
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It's an old Avon hypalon dinghy, and had a slow leak. We brought it to Apex in Annapolis and they put sealant inside the tubes. It worked *extremely* well, the dinghy holds air for a couple of weeks without topping up. However (here's my caveat) we just inflate it and keep it inflated. Usually we tow it. We only deflate it and roll it up once or twice a season for longer passages. I don't know how many inflate-deflate-roll up-reinflate-etc cycles it can go before it needs resealing.
The second caveat may not be an issue for your intended use. Using this kind of dinghy for slow-speed activities, like going from boat to shore or gunkholing, is fine. However, the softer floor of a rollup gets squirrely - stability is compromised - at planing speeds. This was our prime reason for switching to a RIB. I'll try to get some photos for you this weekend. - J.E.