Mercury Inflatables

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Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
I am thinking of buying a RIB. I found a great deal on a new 2006 Mercury Ocean Runner 290. Can anyone tell me about the quality of these boats? I have read they are very rugedly built but a little on the heavy side. Nothing I have read so far has anything bad to say. I am looking for owners with first hand experience. Thanks Tim R.
 
Rich Stidger

Rich Stidger

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Feb 10, 2004
4,233
Hunter 40.5 Warwick, RI
Not an owner, but......

I believe that these inflatables are constructed with PVC material. PVC is well known for it's inferior resistance to sun UV rays. IMHO you would much better served with a dinghy made from Hypalon such as Achilles. I once had an Achilles that lasted 20 years before it got tired. I then bought a Zodiac made from PVC- it lasted 6 years and required numerous repairs to seams that kept parting. I now have an Achilles. And I expect to be using it until 2026.
 
Shippy

Shippy

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Jun 1, 2004
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Hunter 356 Harve de Grace
Mercury

we've only had our Mercury (270 sports I believe) for three years now and so far no issues. It is heavier with teh floorboards, but they make it more stable than a soft inflatable floor. It rows real well adn we have no issue lifting it to teh foredeck using a spin halyard.
 
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