For the last five years my wife and kids have begged me incessantly to invest in a boat. Personally, I would love to have a seafaring vessel as well, but boats cost a fortune and require continuous maintenance and upkeep. I don’t have the time to properly care for a full-size craft, and I know the other members of the family aren’t going to take on the responsibility.

I had almost given up the dream of owning a boat entirely until I discovered that inflatable boats were an option. It may sound strange, and I was certainly skeptical at first, but the quality, convenience and affordability of these boats make them an amazing value for any family. This summer we’ve been able to fish, swim and take leisurely cruises around our local lake and I haven’t spent hours on maintenance or blown my kids’ college fund.