Scott, having spent three seasons on the Pacific Coast of Mexico and a long one in the Caribbean we came to appreciate that your dinghy is the most important piece of gear aboard, and wheels are a definite necessity unless you are a Charles Atlas type. Safer landings, safer launchings and being able to bring the dinghy up far beyond the surf line, these are three important considerations plus the fact that most Mexico cruisers anchor away from Marinas and go shore on sandy beaches with SURF. Dinghy landing in the surf is an art...the sport is getting ashore and watching your compatriots land. Rating systems are encouraged ala swim meets and gymnastics...waders in the type water help is appreciated by novices and pros alike. We all have to start somewhere and you are heading for a great adventure and experience. We never felt the need to lock the dinghy on remote beaches, always lifted AND secured it at night after losing one of our pair off Isla Isabella, and very much appreciate the dinghy valet at the main landing beach in Z-Town. Carl _Mischka_ (mailto:Mischka@ncboatinglifestyle.com) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour