Re: "tent" type dinghy

On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:47:51 +0100, Heikki <h48@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>Here is a simple idea: Add some straps to the fold-out design, and tie
your
>fenders under them when you use the dinghy. They give at least some
>flotation, and may be easily available while your boat is on anchor
>somewhere... Probably not living up to the legal requirements in some
>places, but might work.

Sufficiet flotation would have obvious safety benefits, but even a
little would make the thing easier to find if ,you happrn to swamp it.
My dad lost my favorite boat when I was a kid. In twenty feet of frest
water. 

Casady