Newport Vessels 10ft 6in Inflatable Dinghy Boat Transom Sport Tender - 5 Person - 15HP USCG Rated

It took a great deal of time for me to come up with a fishing spot. There are quite a few kayaks available but we do not have the space to store them and we don't want to haul them on our Then I started looking at inflatable kayaks, but after planning what I wanted from the kayak (including modifications to add a trolling motor), I realized that such an option might not meet my needs, especially if I wanted to bring someone along for the trip. Inflatables caught my attention, and for the price, this one seemed like it would be a good deal. My boat was just delivered last December and I had been waiting to use it ever since. Last weekend, I was able to release it. Having this boat is a great idea. It looks really good and has a lot of quality. It seems the material is quite sturdy and well put together, but time will tell if the materials will The Sea Eagle SE9 and the SE9 I once owned do not compare in any way. Even with an electric pump, it took a long time for the Sea Eagle to inflate. The hull also did not hold up well, developing slows throughout. There's no comparison when it comes to prices. I bought an electric pump for this boat, but was surprised how quickly it inflated with a foot pump as well. Each bladder took about 90 seconds to reach 75% of its maximum capacity. You'll need to put in the floorboards, which can be a little tricky but you can watch some YouTube videos to learn how to do it. A full inflating of the boat took an additional 60 seconds per bladder. After inflation, the keel takes about 30 seconds to reach its full height. My homemade dolly was used to wheel the motor to the water, as well as to put all of the bait into our boat. It took about 20 minutes from the trunk to the water. It is likely that I will become faster as time passes. All gear and tackle is put in the back of my small hatchback, including the boat, motor, battery, and battery charger. In such a limited space, it's pretty amazing to be able to carry so much. I am planning to purchase an outboard motor later this year, so we have a 30 lb trolling motor. Despite its small size, the trolling motor was able to push it along without any difficulties. We found it to be a little tight with only two of us inside but the next time I will not bring the large cooler and anticipate having plenty of room for two to fish. Six foot two and 275 pounds describe me as a big boy. Look forward to going out on my own when it arrives. I will have plenty of room for my gear and will be able to take any fishing tackle I wish. There are negative aspects as well. While the wind blows, the leaves blow around a bit. Normally, this is the case with all inflatables, so it is not an issue unique to this boat. Make sure you have an anchor on hand. In addition to the pain in my back caused by sitting on a low seat in the Sea Eagle, I disliked the loose seats. As the tubes of this boat are larger, the seating position is raised to almost that of a normal boat. While this may seem like a minor point, if you're spending four or five hours in the boat fishing, it will be an advantage over others. Based on my research, I know of no other manufacturer who has tubes this big. As you travel at speed in the plane, the larger tubes should also give you an advantage. I even did not have any issues standing in the boat, another reason not to bring a There is nothing strange about this boat. It has all the advantages you would expect from any boat, except that it needs to be inflated prior to The downside of an inflatable is that it is not convenient due to what it gains in portability and space. The compromise was the right one for me.

Miriam Wagner

| May 19, 2021

As soon as I took pictures of the damaged part, I contacted Newport Vessels, and the company sent out a new deck set the next The company's customer service is among the best in the industry. For the Dana, I additionally ordered a battery box from Newport Vessels, as well as a bench seat. The assembly Assembling this product is very simple. It was easy to comply with the online instructions as well as the printed instructions. Pumping the chambers quickly and easily is made easier by the foot pump provided. It is easy for two people to carry the boat, flooring, and paddles together. It was something my wife and I did together. Registration ******** Registration In the very short amount of time it took to receive my Dana, I completed all the online paperwork through Newport Vessels and received all the paperwork necessary (minus paying sales tax in Arizona). The following recommendation is given My engineer cut some Plexiglass and ordered a custom lettering/numbering to attach to the boat registration number. In my case, I used a An attachment kit for mounting the boat registration mount on a Photos are available upon request (see below). The first trip was as follows As part of our introduction, we took our new Dana to Willow Spings Lake near Payson, Arizona. Having dropped off our gear and boat near the launch, we went on to explore the area. Our raft was easily aired, put up, and we were on the water within 25 minutes of installing the flooring, the battery, and the motor. The vehicle is very sturdy and has enough room to accommodate two On the boat, we received numerous compliments. I will leave you with these last thoughts The foot pump is excellent in my opinion, and I have considered ordering a pump with an electric motor. Newport Vessels has just delivered to me the Inflatable Boat Transom Launch Wheels I ordered today. The gear will be in the boat once all of the gear is loaded, so launching it in the future will be a lot easier. It is impossible to beat Newport Vessels' customer service and how happy we are with our purchase.

Diego Ross

| Mar 20, 2021

Thanks so much! My expectations were clearly exceeded by the boat. My first objective is to explain why I was looking for Using a Kia Sorrento, I tow a small travel trailer. Since I didn't have a boat to take with me, I was only able to top it with my car (SUV). In my opinion, I should have purchased an inflatable boat that I could put into the trunk area of my car instead With a little space left over, this will do just fine. As a result, I also need to advise you that I am almost 81 years old and I find it difficult to handle a car-top boat any longer. I understood you were referring to assembly and disassembly, so let me ask you about that. Usually it takes me about 40 minutes to assemble and inflate it as long as I have a helper, usually my wife. There is no need for anything else but the foot pump. After deflating the inflated mat, repacking and putting it back in the trunk of the car, the process took about 30 minutes. It would be helpful to get some additional assistance. Please note there are two seats pictured, but you have only received one seat as noted in the listing. In my case, I have purchased and drilled all of the holes for the detachable wheels, but I haven't had a reason to use them. However, the most important question to ask is how well As I rowed, we were on a lake with no motors permitted. As a result, my wife can't stop talking about the feeling of security she felt while watching it. Also, it was a pleasure to catch some trout. There will be rod holders and a fish finder added to the project. A rotating boat seat will also be added to the boat. I cannot recommend buying the boat enough - don't wait - Newport Vessels customer service personnel are excellent and this boat is excellent - I highly recommend it As they wait for the boat to be built overseas, they are here in America. Call Newport Vessels or visit their site, and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

Gerardo Mullins

| Sep 04, 2020