Better than an inflatable? Duncan Kent took the Nautiraid Coracle folding boat to the beach to test it as a yacht tender
Folding boats test – Nautiraid Coracle
OUR VERDICT: 6/10
We liked the lightness of this dinghy and the ease at which it can be assembled and packed away, but she’s certainly not the most stable when you’re loading her up. She’s limited to a 2.5hp outboard and has a relatively low payload, but she’s quick under power and rows nicely.
PROS
■ Quick to deploy and repack
■ Fast under power
■ Good oars, rows well
CONS
■ A bit tippy
■ Low payload
■ Limited to 2.5hp motor