cschiff89 Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I'm looking into small inflatable boats to take on lakes. For the time being, I will not be getting a motor, so it is important that the boat be easy to maneuver with oars, and I'm trying to keep it under $200. The front runner for me right now is the Sevylor Fish Hunter HF-280. What have your experiences been with this boat? How long could I expect it to last? Recommendations for other boats are welcome. Thanks! Quote
Jaderose Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Well...if I had it, it would last as long as it took me to snag it with a jig hook on a cast and rip a huge hole in it while I was out in the middle of the lake with $1000 worth of tackle winding up on the bottom. But that's just me..... Quote
Neil McCauley Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Really bad idea imo unless you have 1 tiny pond to fish. These boats develop leaks and lose their shape with repeated inflations. They are not stable in wind/waves. Not efficient to paddle or to motor more than a couple hundred yards. And you will NOT be able to get a 27 size deep cycle TM battery on it without totally messing up its balance. Save a little extra and get a real boat you can use for many years, resell, store lots of gear in, use in non-ideal weather, modify/upgrade, etc. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ I do not have enough experience with inflatables to offer useful input. But there are a number of savvy, experienced and very successful bass angling members here who should be along to offer some advice, including what's already been offered. Good Luck A-Jay Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 I can see it working in shallow ponds, but if you can wait I'd look for something a little bigger. I'm in my first inflatable, a 10' Zodiak with a yamaha 9.9 - bought used, 3 y/o. I keep it in the bay up in kennebunkport and tool around with the kids and fish out of it. I don't stray too far off the coast, but I do have confidence with it where I can take it out for distances and be in 30' feet of water. I'm in my 4th year with it and love it but I would love to upgrade as well. Good luck. Quote
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