Help with inflatable for 2 adults + 3 kids

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chrisk500

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I am looking for an inflatable for 5 total people. Probably around a 13-14 footer. Needs to be easy to break down/set up as I will be setting up every time I go to the river. Was looking at the Saturn line and also the sea eagle line. Any suggestions??
Also, what kind of motor am I looking at needing for 5 people? Would a 15hp be ok? Not looking for much speed... we'll mainly be using it to get back up river after the kids have floated down river all day.
Thanks!
 
Drowned Rat

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Re: Help with inflatable for 2 adults + 3 kids

You can fit that many people on a 14', but it'll be very crowded. If you plan on taking any gear, it would be too crowded. A 15hp motor on that size boat with that many people likely will not plane or it'll take all the motor's power to plane.

For a family that size, I'd look at a 16 or 17 footer and a 30hp or more.
 
flwestcoastboater

flwestcoastboater

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Re: Help with inflatable for 2 adults + 3 kids

I would advise getting a HUGE inflatable, at least 16 feet. I have a 9 foot, and have crammed three people in it with gear. It is NOT comfortable at all. As far as power, if you plan on planing the boat or exceeding a fast walking pace, it should be 20+ hp at least. You may want to consider getting a larger jon boat and going through the effort of trailering the boat from place to place.
 
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