triton94949
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MSilvia:Zodiac would be my first choice, but there are a lot of good manufacturers out there. My guess is that any manufacturer's inflatable with floor plates (or better yet a rigid hull) and a transom outboard mount should be adequate. Compare features and materials, and get one that seems reliable and big enough for two divers, gear, and a tender.
West Marine had a few floor models that had me drooling last time I was there.
The main advantage of the trailer is that it lets you set up the inflatable in advance. You can park the trailer in a parking lot too, and chain it up and to a post, even if you do not have a garage. Just break down the boat and store it in a closet at home. That is what I did with mine. If you can also afford the trailer, then yes definitely get it as well. The boat will cost a couple of thousand, the motor will cost a couple of thousand, and the trailer will cost a couple of thousand too. It adds up fast.
West Marine will definitely make you drool over the many choices that are available in inflatable boats. You might need the assistance of 2 strong friends to drag you back out of there. I know the feeling.