Preferences for a dinghy

[boaterjoe]

I know there has been a lot of discussions related to dinghy choices. I have had a cutwater 28 with davits and a hard bottom dinghy. We don't really anchor that much preferring marinas as we cruise. The vertical dinghy does interfere with the rear view when docking or when having drinks in the cockpit with friends. I am wondering how many people prefer having an inflatable stored on the boat and inflated when needed vs. a dinghy on davits, ready to go, but not used that often. An example would be west marine PRU-3 inflatable. Just curious as to people's preferences.
Thanks
boaterjoe
Flying Turtle, C-28
Bainbridge island, WA

 

[scross]

Had one of West Marine roll-up inflatables. It was included with our RT-25 Classic when we bought it. Hated how that dinghy rode in the water with the wiggly slat floor. Was really afraid of beaching it on anything other than a sandy beach. Sold it cheap!
Now have RIB which I'm not afraid to beach on rocky landings. Handles much better while underway. If I want my view back when stopped, I just release the two standoff rods and let the RIB sit in the water attached to the davits. That won't work in a really tight marina but it does work in most spots.