The first boat was eight feet long and advertised that it had a payload capacity of 900 pounds or three people.
I inflated the boat and when I saw the size I could not decide to laugh or cry. It was tiny!
So back to the drawing board. I sold the boat and purchased another one...this one was advertised to be 12 feet long with a capacity of 1200 pounds or six people.
I inflated the boat and was pleased! Will it hold six people.....not safely...but it is perfect for two plus all our "stuff".
We took it out fishing last weekend and it worked great. We were loaded and set to do battle. We had four oars, two personal floatation devices, three seat cushions, a 15 pound anchor and rope, two fishing rods, tackle box and a cooler of food and beverages. Lets not forget a small trolling motor and two batteries.
Feel free to click on the pictures for a larger view.
Fishing that day was good. We caught at least three dozen fish...since the majority of them were Bullheads, we released them.
Is Sue happy with the new boat?
A successful voyage indeed!
3 comments:
I don't know anything about bullheads. Aren't they good to eat?
Just curious, how small does it collapse down too, When you are planning on fulltiming in a 5th wheel you need all the storage space you can get. Be safe out there Sam & Donna.
Very nice looking boat! It looks like it was plenty large enough for you all and your gear. I know you all had a great time out on the water fishing. Nothing better.
We have GOT to get our boat out and in the water soon. Its been too long. You all will really enjoy that boat.
Mike & Gerri (happytrails)
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