Inflatable Fishing Raft

How Could i Make a Wooden Floor to put on the bottom of a Sevylor Fish Hunter 280? Could i just buy one?

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The sevlor fish hunter has such a thin wall on its vinyl that putting a wood floor in it would risk rupturing it don't do it.

If you want a hard bottom boat and still some what inflatable upgrade to the built in hull models. Like Zodiac

http://www.inflatableboats.com/

2009-09-09 21:45:48 by Kyle M

Buy Now rubberboats.com The seahawk 4 is perfect for lake fishing. You can put a mount on the back with a trolling motor and catch a ton of fish ...

I am looking for an inflatable kayak/canoe/raft to use for fishing local rivers and lakes. I don't have enough space for a hardshell, so I've been looking for inflatable dinghy type boats, but one that is elongated so I can paddle alone or with someone. Also, I want hard seats to sit on. I found a Saturn prototype on ebay, but have been unable to find a similar model. Price limit = $350. Help.

i have almost the exact same problem right now. Im leaning toward a canoe that i found on the sports authority website that is for $350. They also have many inflatable rafts but im afraid that they will pop. check out that site and maybe Dicks for some cheaper boats. Hope we can find what we're looking for.

2007-05-12 21:35:24 by mjg801

Price: $499.99

PVC Anchor Bag, Molded PVC Boarding Handles
Heavy-Duty PVC Comfort Mesh Seating
Contoured Back and Arm Rests, Built-in Molded Cup Holders

How heavy should it be, im thinking about using a rope+brick

How big is the raft?

A ten footer needs just between two and five pounds maybe.

2010-05-17 18:00:45 by bob

Price: $14.99 $4.90

TYPE B: FOR VINYL MATERIALS
Conforms to irregular surfaces
See-thru patch works with all colors, Cuts easily with scissors

I know that in NYC only canoes and kayaks are allowed but I was wondering if I can use my Sevylor Fish Hunter raft in NYS Park waters such as Jones Beach State Park, Captree State Park and Bear Mountain State Park. The NYS DEC doesn't outright say they aren't allowed but doesn't seem to mention anything about inflatable rafts either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. .

Hello,

NYS Parks and Recreation does address dinghies, kayaks, and canoes. You're boat will be classified as a non-mechanically propelled vessel according to the regulation.

I cut and pasted a portion of the regulation here;
"The following vessels are exempt from state registration requirements:
vessels operating commercially with either a U.S. or foreign
document; vessels legally registered in another state (up to 90
consecutive days maximum); lifeboats (not including tenders
and dinghies); competition race boats; and non mechanically
propelled vessels."

You can get the whole booklet here; http://nysparks.state.ny.us/recreation/b oating/documents/NYSBoatersGuide.pdf

2010-08-30 21:28:46 by heyitzbenny

i want an inflatable raft for fishing but will the saltwater eat through the material. i just want a cheap sevylor and would clean it after each outing

The saltwater will not "eat through" an inflatable but it will contribute to a faster deterioration. Some people think that a Sevylor will not hold-up as well as a Zodiac or Avon.....and they are right!

Edit. Chemicals that are in the saltwater, like fuel spills can in fact attack the boat, possibly causing failure.

2010-12-01 07:58:29 by Ryan B