Linda replied:

Hi Bruce, I'm no expert on boats but having recently returned from a trip around Oz, I will say that we saw very few people with inflatable or motorised canoes. I think the problem with them is that especially in the Kimberley, you'd want to go out in a reasonable size boat given the croc factor and conditions. We saw a few people with canoes or kayaks who used them in gorges and freshwater. Having said this, we wished we had taken a boat but as you say, unless you're prepared to take a tinnie and love fishing its maybe not worth it. Linda (ExplorOz team)

Bruce replied:

Thanks to Linda from the wonderful EzplorOz team,
we've decided to go for the tinnnie option for the croc factor.I am now looking at buying the boat & motor up north, and perhaps sell it up there. I appreciate your advice. And thanks for this forum- it's really useful.