For lake fishing do I have to use the floor boards? Do you have to put the floor in before inflating it?
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I have only used the raft on a lakes/reservoirs. The floor boards provide stability so I would not recommend using the raft it without them, I don't think you'd be able to stand up. I unroll the raft and place the floor before inflating, which seems the easiest. I have read that others like to partially inflate before putting the boards in but that took more effort in my opinion since without inflating the board easily unrolls into place.
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You would want some kind of foam or inflate able mattress under it. Concrete floors are what they are... I love this product and used it many times last summer while camping.
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big ones,like you use for inflatable mattresses and smaller on the foot and back rest. I tried the pump from our mattress but took a while and wasn't really firm. Do yourself a favor and get the Sevylor pump. I got one for Less than $20 bucks and it's awesome quick and efficient. BTW, I absolutely love this kayak. I had everyone on the lake jealous. And it comes with the same or better oars that didn't come with any of the other kayaks I've seen. They had to purchase them seperate.
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We used our air compressor to pump it up. I love this float. This is our second season and it's just like new. We stored it in our pool pump house still aired up over the winter.
732378
Yes the Fisherman's Dream package comes with floor boards. The Start Up package does not.
1022035
No floor...I went out and purchased a piece of plywood cut to just protrude around the edges and then set that on top of a fiberglass grate to keep it just off the ground.
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I have a deck that is semi covered so I used 35 lbs fishing line and the metal hoops in the net. I was a little confused at first because I didn't know the metal hoops were there. It does open up enough for 2 people to sit under comfortably, what i want to know is who are they kidding with that tiny little bag it comes in? Can't get it back in the bag.
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Super easy to set up. Just put a little h2o In bottom and move pool around till h2o settles in middle then you know it's level. As for inflating, I bought an electric pump that has several size caps, then you can inflate pool, floats, etc. don't remember where I got pump, but it was inexpensive.
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The pond kit may be used above ground as long as you have support around the entire outside. Otherwise, it will collapse under the weight of the water.
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No problem it comes with a dvd that shows you a couple of different techniques. You try them out and whatever one feels good keep throwing it till you get it to open. Keep in mind the type of bait and the water depths you are going to use it for will dictate the type and weight net you will need.
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You need something floating above the water. A dock, a boat... etc. If you sink with it you have to swim with it back to something that floats on its own.
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as long as you have the water return lip above the surface of the water you do not need additional air. As the water coming in breaks the surface tension and supplies enough oxygenation. But of course you can add it for "fun" to ride the bubbles as suggested by raifordgirl.
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Yes I just order mine..when I got it .came with the slated floor.I am so happy..this is going to be fun in New Hampshire. I'm glad I got the mariner3 instead of the 4..the 4 would have been to heavy to get into the water by myself..I'm a older guy .
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Yes you run the pump as your normal schedule. It's not bad to take off, but without a reel you need two people to keep it orderly. But then what do you do with it? One friend of mine piles it up in layers at the end of his rather large indoor pool. Outside winds will catch it and blow it around once it's off the water. I found the reel a wonderful help.
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Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger.
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no, I just put on floor while spinning and then put on small table with 5 ga. bucket and filter below, then open the spigot. Works fine.
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In the Sound. I might be okay. With a small motor and gear it might be weighted down a little. I have taken mine in mostly lakes with my 7 yr old. The floor works great. He can stand up and fish and it stays very sturdy. Two adults can lean to one side and it doesn't feel like it might tip. It stay flat on the water. Hope that helps... Good luck