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Sam Holmes tests the Excelsior 3.3-meter carbon fiber dinghy after two months of cruising use, comparing it directly against a RIB.1:31 The dinghy is vacuum-infused carbon fiber, built in Estonia, weighs approximately 54 kilograms (120 lbs), and arrived in a custom Rescue Boat orange gel coat.1:14 Key advantages over a RIB: far greater storage via semi-watertight under-seat lockers, superior stability, four people on plane with a 15-horsepower Enduro outboard, better planing at lower speeds, improved rowing glide, and no risk of punctures, valve failures, or seam separations — a real concern for remote cruising.2:12 The through-bolted handles outperform glued inflatable handles, and a slider drain plug with check valve allows self-bailing on plane and draining while on davits.3:11 Noted drawbacks include a fender strip that replaced the inflatable tube's all-around protection (the Velcro attachment failed and required contact adhesive), a shallow sump with no false floor that pools rainwater, a drain positioned forward of the hull's lowest point, and slightly reduced maneuverability when docking.4:57 Holmes compares it favorably to the OC Tender on price and practicality, and recommends the 3.3-meter over the smaller version for anyone who can fit it.13:21 For long-term cruisers, eliminating dinghy maintenance and replacement outweighs the loss of the inflatable tube's cushioning.

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