Thinking of getting inflatable boat

[wetny]

Hi. Been sailing for a while and then did RYA PB2 last year. I really enjoyed the rib we took the course in. I was thinking that a 3.8m inflatable with a small outboard 8hp or so would be a good package to put in the back of the shogun. Needs to propel me the Mrs and two small kids at a reasonable pace. I have got a 2 stroke 4hp Merc (very light) and 4 stroke 5hp Merc in the garage, do you think these would be a bit under powered for a gentle run with the family? I have been looking at excel inflatables on the net, they are only 20 miles down the road, so might go and have a look. I accept that it might be a PITA to set up but I am struggling a bit for storage. Have already got a load of safety kit from sailing. Anyone got experience of such a craft?