Would you recommend for a 4mile float trip down river, small rapids?
877495
I have definitely used it for more than 4 miles, but not in an rapids, only lakes. I don't know how it would hold up if it hit any sharp rocks, but mine doesn't have any holes and has hit a lot of branches and logs ( with 2 people in it).
877496
I cannot imagine that it wouldn't work. I took mine out onto a lake with many fallen trees in the water. scraped the bottom several times, and no deflation issues. I really like the boat, except to say that you need good upper-body strength to get into it from the water. It's a nice little raft!
877497
I'm sure the boat would be fine, but the oars are another issue. They are cheaply made so I would be sure to get longer/better quality oars for the trip. Have fun!
877498
Yes but I would recommend you get the mariner 4. It's very good quality and large.
877499
The boat is absolutely great, but you would probably want to get some other paddles than the ones included with the boat. I'm not a fan of them at all.
877500
You know what I really am not sure because even though I felt safe in it with a few people, we were in a very small lake probably about 2 miles long and absolutely still so it felt perfectly safe for that but I'm not sure about small rapids. Sorry hope that helps.
1829042
I use this in my pool- I have four now because our family really loves them. It is very sturdy and floats pretty high on the water. I honestly cannot say how it would do on a river. It seems like it is very thick, it would probably be fine. I wonder about the design of it, it is sloped- you sit like in a recliner. The cup holders are great and it has nice handles that are very strong and would be great for tying two chairs together. Try it, I would! Have fun!
1989245
I have had this canoe about a year and a half. Last time I took it out I did get stuck a few times in the Moncacy river due to shallow water (probably less than 6 inches). I will say though that it needs a minimal amount of water to float.
2264303
This is the website for the manufacturer. They are drinking from a river so I would go from there.http://www.buylifestraw.com/products/lifestraw-personal
2233024
Yes, this one floats on top of the water well with the least amount of drag out of all our tubes. You should be fine, even with this smaller boat, as long as your rider(s) are within the tube's weight limit.
1306845
I would not use it in fast water. It's rated class 1 river but is really ok for just lakes or still water river calm waters. Craig
531122
I've never used it on a calm sea but I have used it in some minor rapids and it held up very well. I will say the oars that are included are pretty flimsy so you might want to invest in some aluminum ones or just higher quality ones in general. Its an excellent little fishing boat.
2281364
We have only used it going down the Chena River in Fairbanks Alaska. A very mild river. I have also floated the Colorado River In Nevada and I would definitely use it on that river. There is so much room and very easy to maneuver. It's very sturdy.
515422
Thanks; it's going into a small tabletop waterfall and the space for the pump is limited. This will work. Thanks!mc
152159
I used paddles for about a month before getting a trolling motor, and it's plenty doable.Just make sure you get yourself telescoping paddles becuase the sides of the boat are a little high. With shorter paddles you will have to lean over a bit more.Windy days are a little tricky becuase the boat is flat bottom and will get blow around, so be prepared to paddle on back.
1707852
2 adults under 300 lbs (combined) + two small children (approx. 100 lbs combined) is all that you should expect to "comfortably" (relatively speaking, of course) fit on this boat. The capacity rating on these boats is similar to tents, a gross overestimation of what you can actually fit. E.g., a 2-person raft hardly fits one adult comfortably and the most you should expect to fit in a 4-person raft is two adults. Capisce? Intex makes a great set of aluminum oars for under $30. They work well with this boat. Just keep in mind that rowing these rafts is a major pain in the a@@. I'm a fit male and rowed my family of four around for only a few minutes on a calm lake before I realized it was a mistake not to purchase a trolling motor : )
2106065
Our river ride was a little over 3 hours. There was a lot of splashing but wasn't submerged for 3 hours. Submerged time I'd say less than an hour.
785669
It should be just fine as long as you understand that the shorter the boat the less stable. I play with mine in the main Salmon river Idaho and on lakes. I have flipped mine a few times horsing around.Out in larger chop I have extra floatation and a pump. This boat is a bitch to drain if your out from shore and flip it. I have a skirt for mine and that's real sweet. Bottom line it's light and very versital.
1339206
Wendi, spend another $20 and get a boat that works, The controller quit after 2 hrs. The boat did rip pretty good in the river. for a while..
1606144
You may be able to do that on a clear calm day. If there are wave and/or wind, this little boat could have problems. It would be hard to row against a current or into the wind. I recommend lakes, slow rivers and streams and maybe ocean bays or shielded coves. Good luck. You should have plenty of fun. By the way, all these precautions apply to any of the small lightweight inflatable boats.
1212686
Yes. I think this would be a great choice for a life raft for 3 adults. It is a great boat!
1123887
That's not a bad idea, but that's really up to you. I've run over over plenty of things from trees fallen under water to sticks thick enough that stopped my boat. The boat has survived them all. It's a great boat and was definitely worth getting if you want to see if kayaking was your thing. You need to run over something so sharp or hard that can puncture this boat, but if you're careful. This boat can last you for quite some time.