SHORE PARTY

You’ve bought the boat. You have the float plan. But unless you’re planning to overnight in a marina every night of your cruise, you’d be wise to give some serious attention to how you’re going to get from that postcard anchorage to the deserted beach you’ve dreamed about for years.

Choosing the right conveyance to get you to and from your boat can induce clinical-grade anxiety. With a bewildering variety of tender types and brands on the market, the decision you make today can spell the difference between a dream cruise and a major nightmare. Where do you start?

As with your primary boat, first you need to consider where and how you want to use the tender. You