I've had many rafts like this, they are a lot of fun! You need to watch what you are doing, they take up very little space when stored. I kept one in an old gym bag.
This is very helpful. Followed your recommendations to a tee yesterday and I was out on the lake for about 2 hours, no issues. I sat in the front and i thought it leaned a little on that side, but it's fine. Very nice boat, perfect. $47.00 with delivery. I plan on buy a few of these so friends/family can use, highly recommended.
I have the Seahawk 2, the Explorer K2 and Challenger K1 kayaks. Redeemed some reward points and added $70 cash for all three boats, having paid out-of-pocket, less than $25 for each one! They exceeded my expectations and should cover all my boating needs. I hope to use them even more next year, provided the weather is better. This summer has been miserable, either raining or too hot. In the meantime, they will store nice and neat on a shelf for the winter. After a number of regular boats over the years, I am taking the minimalist approach this time around. I no longer have the room to keep a regular boat and I need help with the launching, retrieval and maintenance, which I no longer have available. I can at least go it alone now and enjoy the water without all the headaches and expense. Overall, you won't find a better bang for your buck than an Intex inflatable boat. Just get one big enough to meet your needs and you will have some good, safe fun!
Back to bow, feet to stern is the ideal rowing position for these boats. The best power stroke is achieved by pulling on the oars rather than pushing on them. You might want to upgrade the oars later on if you want to go faster, but these lightweight ones are OK for doodling around.
Good point, I wondered why so many people say backwards when reviewing this boat. However when I got an Intex explorer 200 I found that controlling the direction was nearly impossible when doing it sitting backwards. The pivot point for the oars are just too unstable Sitting forwards has less power but a bit more controllability. I'm working on converting my oars into a paddle. Lmk if anyone wants me to post how I do it.
@@davelovell8631 i'd like to know how to do it. I have the explorer 300 and took it on the lake yesterday. Love this boat, but it's hard work with these lightweight ores that's for sure. That's what i want tho, as the gyms are still closed in our area.
That rowing isn't as easy as the people make it appear. I actually found it easier to row forwards. I could get a bit more power going backwards but it was just so much more natural to go forwards. If you focus on the water in front of you instead of some distant destination you power forwards in a straight line.
I love riding in inflatable boats. Very relaxing. I never go into deep water no more than 3 or 4 feet deep,and in no smaller than a 2 person, but the 3 person is a better choice and just right for an adult .
the leg room is not too good. I can stretch out and it's good for one person. but it holds 410 lbs but you may have to sit cross legged to fit everyone in.
i have a Intex Explorer Pro 2 and it fits 2 people. here is a very cheap price for one www.ebay.com/itm/Intex-Explorer-Pro-2-Person-Youth-Inflatable-PVC-Boat-Raft-for-Fishing-Rafting/352211881185?epid=11026676282&hash=item520176cce1:g:Su0AAOSw9y1b4K8Z
that is not A boat it’s a little bathtub 400 pounds is nothing go spend $100 more and you have yourself a Seahawk 3 it is bigger than yours it’s forthree people it is probably can hold more than 1000 pounds
I've had many rafts like this, they are a lot of fun! You need to watch what you are doing, they take up very little space when stored. I kept one in an old gym bag.
The 300 is the way to go, saw a 200 a couple weeks ago and they're just to small for one adult.
This is very helpful. Followed your recommendations to a tee yesterday and I was out on the lake for about 2 hours, no issues. I sat in the front and i thought it leaned a little on that side, but it's fine. Very nice boat, perfect. $47.00 with delivery. I plan on buy a few of these so friends/family can use, highly recommended.
Got mine for $15 ... great deal
Glad it helped!
@@rainbowpandasays8851 Nice that's Great $15
I have the Seahawk 2, the Explorer K2 and Challenger K1 kayaks. Redeemed some reward points and added $70 cash for all three boats, having paid out-of-pocket, less than $25 for each one! They exceeded my expectations and should cover all my boating needs. I hope to use them even more next year, provided the weather is better. This summer has been miserable, either raining or too hot. In the meantime, they will store nice and neat on a shelf for the winter. After a number of regular boats over the years, I am taking the minimalist approach this time around. I no longer have the room to keep a regular boat and I need help with the launching, retrieval and maintenance, which I no longer have available. I can at least go it alone now and enjoy the water without all the headaches and expense. Overall, you won't find a better bang for your buck than an Intex inflatable boat. Just get one big enough to meet your needs and you will have some good, safe fun!
Back to bow, feet to stern is the ideal rowing position for these boats. The best power stroke is achieved by pulling on the oars rather than pushing on them. You might want to upgrade the oars later on if you want to go faster, but these lightweight ones are OK for doodling around.
Good point, I wondered why so many people say backwards when reviewing this boat. However when I got an Intex explorer 200 I found that controlling the direction was nearly impossible when doing it sitting backwards. The pivot point for the oars are just too unstable Sitting forwards has less power but a bit more controllability. I'm working on converting my oars into a paddle. Lmk if anyone wants me to post how I do it.
@@davelovell8631 i'd like to know how to do it. I have the explorer 300 and took it on the lake yesterday. Love this boat, but it's hard work with these lightweight ores that's for sure. That's what i want tho, as the gyms are still closed in our area.
Cant go out right now because i’m quarantined, so i used it as a nice little sofa and its pretty comfortable
I bought this dinghy recently and I can’t wait to try it at end of the month when we go caravanning loo
I bought the 200 explorer, 15$ on sale at a local big box. So much fun! Waterproof gorilla tape is a must LOL!
Why is the tape a must?
@@kysike666 it gets puncuters so easy.
I took sea hawk 2
I’ve got the bestway kondor 2000 boat it’s really smooth and could fit an adult and a child but it takes forever to inflate
Nice, I have one in my cart in the Amazon page. Ill go ahead and order it.
Thanks
I'm about to buy the 200 pro, very similar just a little smaller. I'm totally new to inflatable boats and found your video very helpful. Thanks! :)
So i bought the explorer 300, and i love it, just inflated it yesterday, took it on the lake, perfect. $47.00 delivered. Can't beat it.
That rowing isn't as easy as the people make it appear. I actually found it easier to row forwards. I could get a bit more power going backwards but it was just so much more natural to go forwards. If you focus on the water in front of you instead of some distant destination you power forwards in a straight line.
Decent fun boat. The Seakhawk and Challenger range though have Boston valves which are much more reliable.
Ha wish I had watched this earlier. I just took mine out and made a lot of the same mistakes. Now I know what to do differently.
sitting at the bow is the correct way to row a boat ..
Thank you for sharing!
U wana go on a boat ride w me sometimes?
Thanks a lot for this review
I ordered this boat yesterday and it’s coming tomorrow and I’m taking it camping with me and I’m connecting two tents together so it’s one big tent
Any tips how to get in and out without capsizing? That's my downfall
After looking at yours I think I under inflated mine...and the water was cold so I noticed some lose of air and thought it was leaking 🤣
I use one of these as a dinghy for my already small sailing boat, when I have to leave it fast to a mooring.
The front of the show is called the bow
Looks very comfy to sit in too👍👌
I love riding in inflatable boats. Very relaxing. I never go into deep water no more than 3 or 4 feet deep,and in no smaller than a 2 person, but the 3 person is a better choice and just right for an adult .
I have on so ya thanks for the INFO
WOW
i have raft is my lovely dinghy
Really nice review thanks,
I bought one for the beach.. Wish me luck
🤞
Please dont get in the ocean with this boat🛑🛑🛑
That's a Nice Boat you've got.
I’m getting one so when we go camping will update a vid soon
Nice
My sister has that boat but without the paddle
Ayyyy Donald duck
How is it supposed to carry 3 people? I am still confused about the size... It just doesn't seem big enough for 3 adults.
3 kids
2 adult person or 3 kid I like this boat I will buy it one day!
I believe the manufacturers go by the weight it will support, not really by how many people will fit in it.
Personally i'm 5'9 245, for me it's a one person, 2 people would have to have there legs hanging over.
I have one and there really good
I have similar one but green and I named it Pepe it's so cool and olive it
get a life buddy
Nice
Dang ,the intex one with the backrest is like $240.dang.i need a backrest.lol
1:50 that's what she said
Hello. Where did you buy this from and how much was it ?
$47 from Amazon (free delivery with amazon prime)
Whats better this or the Seahawk 2?
Seahawks 2 is small
This is better
this is better
I remember when I was on holiday many years ago I bought this but I couldn’t use it so I had to leave it on the side of the pool :(
Hi! How much does it weigh? And can you disassemble the oars at all for transport? Thx.
Ok i saw the bit about the oars now, sry...
how tall are you and how do you fit does it fit good or to small
Do you think it’s good for holding two adults?
Why did this one not come with that rope thing that goes around the sides?
good
hi, how feel explorer today? after 3 years using
How is the leg room in there? I'm 5,11" and I'm thinking about getting one of these.
the leg room is not too good. I can stretch out and it's good for one person. but it holds 410 lbs but you may have to sit cross legged to fit everyone in.
Deadmeme64 don’t use the pump that it gives you because it will take an hour or to.
@@karen1073 took me about 30 minutes yesterday.
How long does it take to pump?
Actually Comfortable
Can I float for 5 hours continuously
Yea
Anyone ever jus spray one of these cheap ones with flex seal and test the protection
Could it fit myself (130 pounds) and my 8 year old daughter(60 pounds)?
Yes
Funny not only air but Canada came owt as well LOL
Does this require license in UK?
How can I get it?
Hey brother is this good for lake camping...is it puncture proof
no its not
Do these need registration Ohio is weird
No, you shouldn’t need to get any registration.
i have one blue club 300
Does this require a registration or anything in iowa or illinois?
Hello. I am from Russia. I have such boat.
How Much Price it
you can write in English
how tall are you?
It can take 4 people
I want in india
should be able to ratchwt strap the shit out of it to pack it down further!
I ordered mine yesterday for 43euro
Can this carry me and my wife or should i get a bigger one
Get a bigger one for two people so you have more room for some baggage.
i have a Intex Explorer Pro 2 and it fits 2 people. here is a very cheap price for one www.ebay.com/itm/Intex-Explorer-Pro-2-Person-Youth-Inflatable-PVC-Boat-Raft-for-Fishing-Rafting/352211881185?epid=11026676282&hash=item520176cce1:g:Su0AAOSw9y1b4K8Z
How big is it compacted down. I’m planning a long hiking trip, need it to fit in my rucksack.
Is it a lake or a river?
Andrei Kalashnikov I think you you can use it in both as long as you can paddle
What's the top speed?
I have a kano 2000
I Googled Kano 2000 A rapper 🙄 pops up 🤔. I even tried Kano 2000 boat.
How much does it weigh
10lbs shipped
Ja
how can i repair the hole in my explorer?
FlExTaPe
Khyle lucas Amorado it comes with a patch but it’s useless
GAFA TAPE
Flexsteel
Seahawk 2 is much much better than this, much stronger and well build than this. Only a £10 more tho no brainer
Paddles? Do you speak oars in murica?
Copy just like him
cheap boat. no boston valves
this is what i exactly love. i like classic toys with standard safety valves cause i like to slowly deflate it while playing with it
that is not A boat it’s a little bathtub 400 pounds is nothing go spend $100 more and you have yourself a Seahawk 3 it is bigger than yours it’s forthree people it is probably can hold more than 1000 pounds
Does this require license in uk?