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The electric automatic pump is a must, I would never try inflating this without the electric pump.
The 9.9 Merc is more than enough motor for the boat. Max speed is 17 mph. It is a very fun boat and handles well. I was worried about the open front but it stays completely dry. The front...
I finally got to get the boat out on the water. After 4 weeks in Key Largo I can say that this boat is quite amazing. It is powered by a mercury 9.9 which is more than enough motor, and also has an SE Sport hydrofoil. With 2 people fully loaded it tops out at 15 mph. With one person the top...
Thanks for the suggestions, I am going to go for a 9.9 Merc short shaft. I went back and forth with the cat and the tender but I think the cat will actually fit my needs better. I saw one and talked with the owner and it got very good recommendation.
Mostly the boat will be used for two people. I was thinking of the 9.9 Mercury which weighs about 100 pounds. Not looking to race it, just cruise around. The boat has 1400 lb capacity.
Considering buying the new 2021 version of the Saturn MC365 Catamaran. (https://www.saturnboats.com/saturn-catamaran/12-saturn-catamaran-en.html). I have had some pool toy type blow up boats but this is the first somewhat real inflatable. I am looking for any suggestions about this boat, and...
