[natson]

summary of information I got from here and other sources:

1. best value: Hydroforce 3.3m inflatable from Costco, $800 shipped. However it may be too small for a family

2. best price 3.8 m boat: Bris 380 0.9mm at amazon.ca, $1400 shipped

3.potential best price 3.6m boat: Kodiac sportsman 12ft at amazon.ca or local store. $1400 is the normal price but it can be <1000 dollars when discount, which will be a good deal.

4. best price 3.6 m with air floor: Saturn SD365, about $1700 shipped.

At last, Kijiji may have some really good deals from time to time. Although the prices of the inflatable boat vary a lot, they are all made in China (not sure about Zodiac which is much more expensive than others). Hopefully these information will help any one willing to buy a inflatable boat.