Re: "tent" type dinghy

On Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:28:53 -0800 (PST), ohara5.0@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>OK, I do not want an inflatable dinghy cuz they row poorly.  My
>original dinghy was 8' of fiberglass and very heavy and took up too
>much space.  ****taboats (folding dinghy) is both heavy and makes too
>much windage leaning against stanchions, my Two-paw-9 nesting dinghy
>is also too heavy and  a pain to assemble in spite of my advanced L
>bracket and clamp system replacing the original bolts.
>SO, what I want is a dinghy that works like a modern backpacking tent,
>held "up" by tension of strong but lightweight poles.  Two
>longitudinal ones at gunwales, one at the keel, one across transom ,
>one across center and then all joined at the bow.  This should have
>light weight fabric over it  with reinforcing at stress and wear
>points.  The center crossbeam should hold a seat for good rowing
>efficiency and another at the rear for a passenger.  Does such a thing
>exist?  Is any design available?

I haven't  seen a rowboat like that but folding kayaks are out there.
check out

http://yostwerks.com/