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Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:12 am
by phr1$k37
Hi Everyone!
I have been looking at inflatable boats and have come across the SeaHawk series ... looking at the SeaHawk 400. Does anyone have experience with this boat or recommend others?
I am looking for something that can carry at least 2 people w/ dog and gear for some paddling and camping adventures 
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:03 pm
by Rebel
I don't know much about the inflatables but do know they wouldn't hold up in our creeks and rivers down south. To many rocks,logs and just about anything else you could imagine.
Here's one I'm looking at now. Am waiting on a reply to a question I have about dry storage. I need just enough space to keep a few items dry.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:32 pm
by phr1$k37
Oh looks nice! You must be doing some very dangerous rafting ... here in BC we got tons of fast rivers with loads of rocks and we use inflatable boats :p Dry storage is a problem I have finding in the rafts as well. I want to be able to put my camera in there :(
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:51 pm
by Rebel
I wouldn't have thought the inflatble would hold up but that just goes to show ya how much I don't know.
No dangerous rafting down here,,just slowly down the creek or river taking it easy.
I'm like you,,,just a small area that keeps things dry like camera, ammo, matches, things like that. Not worried about the tent,,think I'll just strap it on the back and be done with it.
Good luck on the boat search.
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:23 pm
by phr1$k37
Ammo? Good point.
Post back if you do get that boat or not ... since you are looking at kayaks Tom might chime in with some pointers for you
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:12 pm
by thevalleyboy
I've got a Seahawk that I use to float down the Bow River here in Calgary - Don't know the model # - might be a 300 or 400 it's a large unit easily fits 4 - my dog, wife, I + cooler - it's about 10 years old now. It's a fine medium duty boat - deals with my dog and he's 90lbs - but I would not want to run it over much in the way of rocks - it's not like a Zodiac or others with the Kevlar bottoms. A light touch - or slight scrap and it'll be fine, with white water I am afraid you will be sinking before you know it.
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:13 pm
by thevalleyboy
oh ya forgot to mention - that "gear pouch" is useless - go to MEC and get your self a waterproof bag they use for paddling
for canadians
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_deta ... 8965477219
for US folks
http://www.rei.com/product/784148
These are just examples there are tonne of different types
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:36 pm
by Rebel
hey,,thanks...have seen the bags and will sure pick one up.
Will let you know if I get this one. It's in north Al. so no big deal to pick up,,that is if the price doesn't get to out of shape.
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:54 am
by thevalleyboy
Updated my above post with a couple of links - Sorry Rebel - there is no MEC in the US try REI - posted a link to it above also - just to give everyone an idea about the "Dry Bags"
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:01 pm
by LaGrasta
The SeaHawk is the best boat deal out there, very impressive build!
Re: Inflatable boats
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:56 pm
by potskie
The porta bote is a neat little boat. Dunno about it's river abilities but it's damn cool.
I am also looking for a boat right now. Something with some decent free board tho. I want to chase some walleye and salmon in the big lakes
Good luck on the search and purchase!