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If you're an avid angler, you know that having the right fishing boat is of the utmost importance. If you choose one too large, your mobility and control will be compromised.  You want your inflatable boat to be just the right size. Too big, and you'll have trouble maneuvering it or storing it. Too small and you won't have enough space for your equipment or you won't fit comfortably. Whichever type of inflatable fishing boat you end up choosing, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading out on the water so that your experience can be...

If you’re in the market for new parts for your inflatable boat, it can be not easy to navigate all of the options out there. Are you looking for add-ons, or would you prefer to replace whole pieces of your boat, the easy way or fundamental? Where do you even begin? Start here! This guide will break down the various inflatable boat parts you might need when it comes time to fix or add elements up to your boat. Gear Bags You might think it’s silly to carry around gear bags to use while you’re in a small, motorless vessel,...

Differences of the Outboard Motors The main difference between motors today is the driving force. For PVC motorboats, you can choose both gasoline and electric motors. An inflatable boat does not need a motor with too much power. But since vehicles differ in their dimensions for control, they may need an engine with a capacity of 2 to 300 hp. When choosing, many pay attention to fuel consumption. If we are talking about a gasoline engine, then, in this case, the majority prefer four-stroke engines since this saves up to 20% of fuel. But if we are talking about an...

For your convenience, we've chosen the best electric outboards currently available on the market and compared them as we think they should be. So, you can feel the difference between them, plus gain some insights into what they can and can't do. Torqedo or ePropulsion  The Torqeedo Travel 1103C 3HP electric outboard motor was introduced in 2018 METS. The previous model, Travel 1003C, features a reduction gear that makes a whining noise at almost any speed. The Travel 1103C is the first direct-drive outboard motor manufactured by Torqeedo, and it thoroughly resolved the noise issue.  From day one, ePropulsion has...

If the PVC boat storage rules aren't followed, an inflatable boat can break down very quickly. At the end of the open water fishing season, it is critical to provide optimal storage conditions for the inflatable boat to extend its service life.  Suppose the boat is stored during the off-season (in Canada, that would be winter). To preserve the durability of the boat and seams, it is crucial to keep the inflatable boat clean prior to storage and follow some easy rules when storing a PVC boat in the winter. Later in the article, we will look at the basic...