| All fisherman know that having a stable platform | | | | should never require a trailer to transport. A one |
| to fish from is a necessity. While fishing from a | | | | man inflatable fishing boat can usually be folded |
| kayak is nearly impossible they do have one | | | | down into a large back pack. These boats range |
| benefit over flat bottom fishing boats, and that's | | | | in weight from 20-40 lbs. If you plan on hiking |
| maneuverability. So what boat type combines | | | | with your boat, it is not recommended that you |
| stability and maneuverability? You guessed it, the | | | | take a motor with you. A boat motor can |
| inflatable pontoon fishing boat. As you will see in | | | | significantly increase the weight of your craft. |
| this article, the inflatable pontoon fishing boat is | | | | Rigid metal frame construction makes the |
| light weight, durable, and stable in the water. | | | | inflatable pontoon boat extremely durable. They |
| An inflatable pontoon fishing boat comes with | | | | are built to last for years and can easily be |
| many options depending on your fishing needs. | | | | repaired or patched should a problem occur. The |
| One and two seater options are readily available. | | | | pontoons are constructed from coated PVC and |
| These seats are well constructed and some | | | | thick nylon and are strong enough to be taken |
| models are available with plenty of padding to | | | | down light rocky rapids. There is some trade off |
| make siting in them for long periods of time | | | | when it comes to durability with these crafts. The |
| comfortable. Most inflatable pontoon fishing boat | | | | more durable the more the boat will weigh. If you |
| seats will also include a high back for leverage | | | | plan on only using your boat for fishing you may |
| while rowing. You can also choose to have a small | | | | want to opt from a more durable boat as you will |
| electric motor for your inflatable pontoon fishing | | | | probably not be hiking with it for long distances. |
| boat. The motors make trolling and maneuvering | | | | Some models even offer fold down wheels as an |
| while handling fishing tackle easier. They come in | | | | option. These wheels can make transporting your |
| variable sizes, 2hp or 3hp being the most | | | | boat from the car to the shore much easier as |
| common. Before choosing your inflatable pontoon | | | | well as cut down on some of the wear on the |
| fishing boat you will want to take you and your | | | | bottom of the boat from dragging. |
| fishing partner's weight into consideration. | | | | An inflatable pontoon fishing boat can also be used |
| It is obvious that an inflatable boat will be easier | | | | for other activities such as swimming and sun |
| to transport then a large flat bottom boat or | | | | bathing. Before choosing your boat make sure |
| even kayak. An inflatable boat can easily be | | | | you consider all the things you would like to use |
| folded down for transportation. Some larger | | | | your boat for and take into consideration the |
| models may not be as maneuverable but they | | | | amount of storage each boat offers. |