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Best fishing inflatable boats [New models]

If you like fishing, you may have faced the handling, transportation and storage problems involved with a traditional rigid fishing boat. It’s perhaps one of the biggest reasons for avid anglers to give up their hobby.

Inflatable fishing boats have made the life of fishing enthusiasts much easier though.

In fact, I’ve been using SIBs for fishing for years, and have tried many types of inflatable watercraft during this time.

In this detailed guide, I will list my top picks for the best inflatable fishing boats in 2020. I will also cover the most important factors you need to consider when making your choice.

Let’s get started, the fish don’t wait!

Can You Use an Inflatable Boat for Fishing?

Although inflatable boats are by no means new to the market, older models weren’t tough enough to bear the heavy wear and tear that’s normally caused during fishing.

November 12, 2019/0 Comments/by Tom @ pumpupboats.com

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Real life expectancy of inflatable boats

If you’re considering buying an inflatable boat, be it a dinghy, pontoon boat, kayak, or just an inflatable raft, you are probably curious about its lifespan, so in other words, how long you can expect your boat to function safely.

Knowing how long inflatable boats last is especially important if you are considering buying a used inflatable watercraft.

What is the average lifespan of inflatable boats?

On average, the life expectancy of a properly kept inflatable boat is 10-15 years.

With that said, know that it’s hard to give an average lifespan because there are several factors at play that will shorten or lengthen it.

Here are the factors that can lengthen, or reduce the lifespan of an inflatable boat:

age of boat
material used (PVC vs Hypalon)
hand glued vs machine welded seams
amount of UV rays the boat was exposed to
how the boat was stored when not in use

November 20, 2018/13 Comments/by Tom @ pumpupboats.com

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5 ways to transport an inflatable boat

After buying an inflatable boat, you need to get it to the water of course.

How you will transport your inflatable will depend mainly on the type and size of your boat, and your car.

How hard is it to transport your inflatable boat to the water?

People with traditional boats have it tough. They either need to rent a dock, or have a trailer and winch ready to put the boat onto water.

Inflatable boats are much simpler to transport than bulky traditional boats. If you have a car, boating with an inflatable is literally just a drive away.

But what is the best way to transport your inflatable dinghy or pontoon?

Let’s have a look at several methods.

November 12, 2018/2 Comments/by Tom @ pumpupboats.com

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The 5 types of inflatable boats

Everybody who has a love for water absolutely needs some form of transportation on the water.

Whether you want to go fishing, find new beaches, go kayaking or need a tender for a larger boat, you should consider inflatable boats.

If you’ve ever seen an inflatable boat being set up at the beach, being paddled on the water or even driven with a motor, you’ll have seen how great they are both in terms of economy and usage. They are much cheaper than traditional wooden or fiberglass boats, are more portable and easier to maintain.

There are several categories of inflatable boats, with each type having a specific purpose.

Please choose wisely with a clear purpose, otherwise you will find yourself regretting your choice. The type of inflatable you will ultimately pick will depend on how you will use your inflatable watercraft.

August 20, 2018/2 Comments/by Tom @ pumpupboats.com

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Can You Use an Inflatable Boat for Fishing?

What is the average lifespan of inflatable boats?

How hard is it to transport your inflatable boat to the water?