Strongly Considering an Inflatable

[Sea Rider]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

Those strange narrow boats are mainly for ponds, lakes and very quiet environments, I wouldn't dare go out into more open sea with choppy or wave conditions, being less wider, seems very unstable compared to any other sib, the man on second link takes it's time to climb on board. On a traditional sib you will just jump on board...

Happy Boating

 

[likalar]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

You mentioned a black boat possibly being considered. IMO, yes they look great, but the lighter colored boats are more "forgiving" if you ever top off your boat tubes early on a cool morning and later leave it in the hot mid-day sun without adjusting the tube pressure. KABOOM! I found out the hard way years ago (split a seam; it was several hundred $$ for an expert repair, and beer had nothing to do with the oversight). Additionally, a hot black boat is murder on tender skin.

Larry

 

[Pack Rat]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

Well, I made a bid on Ebay for a new 14' JP Marine but didn't get it.

I got the 12.5' from them on Ebay for $1800.00 and I think they pretty much constantly have a bid going. A 12.5' foot is perfect for two I think and to be honest at the max for what I can handle alone.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

A 12.5' foot is perfect for two I think and to be honest at the max for what I can handle alone.

I'll plainly agree on that and what Likalar stated about fully inflated black color sibs blowing seams at plain sun during summer and specially if old, besides burning your but if you happen to be sitting on tubes.

Happy Boating

 

[kiltedcelt]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

Those strange narrow boats are mainly for ponds, lakes and very quiet environments, I wouldn't dare go out into more open sea with choppy or wave conditions, being less wider, seems very unstable compared to any other sib, the man on second link takes it's time to climb on board. On a traditional sib you will just jump on board...

Happy Boating

I would agree that I would not want to take my boat out on Lake Michigan unless it was a very calm day, and even then I'd stay very close to shore. I'd also agree that it's definitely more of a lake and river boat. I wouldn't go taking one out in Class IV or Class V rapids, but you can tell from watching the videos put up by the Finnish guy that the boat is certainly hardy and stable enough for some pretty rough river running.

 

[trekker9]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

I got the 12.5' from them on Ebay for $1800.00 and I think they pretty much constantly have a bid going. A 12.5' foot is perfect for two I think and to be honest at the max for what I can handle alone.

I will want to mount some swivel seats on pedastals. Does the floor on your JP look conductive to that?

Thanks.

 

[Pack Rat]

Re: Strongly Considering an Inflatable

Yes. See if you can link to this old iboats forum post. The user name is ZIZON (all capital letters). He has a JP Marine model different color and mounted his own seats. There are several users on this forum with JP Marine inflatables. No complaints from them. I won't be able to respond after this post for a week. Taking "Pack Rat" to Lake Superior until may 29th.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=464428&page=3&p=3291672#post3291672