Better than an inflatable? Duncan Kent took the Seahopper folding boat to the beach to test it as a yacht tender
Folding boats test – Seahopper
OUR VERDICT: 8/10
A classic-looking wooden dinghy that’s well-built, sturdy, stable and customisable – all for a very reasonable price. Better still, you can order her with a full sailing rig, meaning she’ll not only do sterling duty as a cruising tender, but also keep the kids (and mum or dad) happy for hours!
PROS
■ Ruggedly built
■ Customisable
■ Stiff and stable under way
■ Very good to row
■ Good value
CONS
■ 8ft long when folded
■ Not the most stable when alongside a yacht/pontoon
■ Wooden boats require regular maintenance