Great question. The front and back swoop up instead of it all being flat. This handles better whitewater, creates less drag when rowing especially on flat water, and also helps the boat be more nimble with heavy current.
I haven't tried the commander. It'd be a great boat for lakes and more gentle streams. I think the clearwater would be better for more technical rowing. I don't like that it has the built in oars like the Stealth Pro. The ability to upgrade the oars on the Clearwater is incredible.
Check out our Outcast products!
ghfly.shop/OSG
Great info I also like the rack of guitars in the back!
Thanks!
I’ve been on the Yakima with my Stealth and have had no problems.
Yes it’s definitely great on easier rivers like the yak
Thanks for the comparison. Curious about how the Clearwater compares to the water master Kodiak that the video briefly showed.
Hello, we liked the Clearwater more because of the upgradable oars and the better raft design for rivers with more rocker in the front and back.
Great comparison!! When fishing from the clear water on a river do the oar and oar locks get in the way/tangle your line?
Great question. If you use the oar rests, then no, but they can be in the way if you just let them sit in the water
Have the Stealth. Love it.
Gary, tell me about the kind of waters you fish with it
I have a question. At 2:53 you say "the clear water has some rocker to it in the front and back" what does that mean? Thank you for helping me.
Great question. The front and back swoop up instead of it all being flat. This handles better whitewater, creates less drag when rowing especially on flat water, and also helps the boat be more nimble with heavy current.
@@Gigharborflyshop Thanks.
Do you have an opinion about the commander?
I haven't tried the commander. It'd be a great boat for lakes and more gentle streams. I think the clearwater would be better for more technical rowing. I don't like that it has the built in oars like the Stealth Pro. The ability to upgrade the oars on the Clearwater is incredible.