RIB vs Inflatable Catamaran Dinghy

Trying to figure out which dinghy to buy for your cruising sailboat, the best dinghy for the Bahamas, or which dinghy to use in the Caribbean? In this Practical Sailor video, we compare the traditional hard-bottom RIB with the new generation of inflatable catamaran dinghies, including boats like the Takacat and True Kit. We look at RIB vs Takacat, RIB vs catamaran dinghy, weight, price, stability, planing performance, rough-water handling, horsepower requirements, beaching, storage, davits, durability and how each style works as a real cruising sailboat tender. For decades, the standard cruising setup has been something like a 10-foot RIB with a 15-horsepower outboard, but lightweight cat dinghies are challenging that formula. Are inflatable catamaran tenders actually better? Should you choose a RIB, cat dinghy, inflatable tender or hard-bottom dinghy for liveaboard cruising? Whether you're outfitting a sailboat for the Bahamas, Caribbean, coastal cruising or long-term cruising, this comparison will help you decide what dinghy is best for your sailboat and which tender setup makes the most sense for the way you cruise. #PracticalSailor #SailboatDinghy #RIB #Takacat #CatamaranDinghy #InflatableDinghy #YachtTender #CruisingSailboat #Sailing #Liveaboard #BahamasSailing #CaribbeanSailing Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/