What size Zodiac would you buy?

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PRM may post but I was just in his 17ft Zodiac and it's easy to gear up in. He has a large crate like a "Action Packer" in the bow. You kit up sitting on it then roll in. Exit I put the weight belt in the boat then removed my gear clipped to a small line. Getting in the boat was easy. Pulling the gear in after you stow the other small bits gave room to work. We put the dry suits on while on shore (do they qualify as a PFD?)