Top 10 Best Fishing Boats May 2015
1. Classic Accessories Colorado XT Inflatable Pontoon Boat With Transport Wheel & Motor Mount, Sage/Gray
List Price: $699.99
Price: $523.99
You Save: $176.00 (25%)
- Removable gear bags provide customizable storage, including 20 pockets and two insulated drink holders
- Anchor system with fillable mesh bag – easy to use cleat and pulley controls
- Seat mount and footrests adjust to a wide range of leg lengths
The Colorado XT by Classic Accessories is a 9′ pontoon boat that has a 400 lb capacity, flexible storage options, an integrated transport wheel that aids in moving the Colorado XT to the water and stows when you are fishing, and removable gear bags (with included shoulder strap) that provide customizable storage with 20 pockets and two insulated drink holders. The Colorado XT’s durable construction features brass oar locks, heavy-duty pontoons with abrasion resistant coated PVC bottoms and tough nylon tops, cold and heat-resistant HD vinyl bladders, a strong powder-coated steel tube frame, and 7′ two-piece aluminum oars. The Colorado XT’s many features also include a two position weatherproof motor mount, wire rear storage and battery platform, removable stripping basket for side or lap mounting, two detachable foam fly patches, a multi-position rod holder, fully adjustable deluxe cushioned seat, and a front boat retention cord. The ingenious anchor system includes a fillable mesh bag, and a cleat and pulley system can route the anchor on either side of the boat. This boat is ready for your next adventure on the river, lake, or pond with a Class 1 river rating. The Colorado XT meets the strict safety standards of the ABYC, and also includes safety features such as a higher ride for improved visibility, combination fill/quick-deflation valves, tow rings, non-slip footrests, and a unique dual-side stripping apron with fish ruler that allows easy entry and exit without unclipping. We have also included a free trial membership to Trout Unlimited.
2. Sun Dolphin Pro Fishing Boat, 10.2-Feet
Price: $1,370.25
- Aerated livewell with drain
- Front/rear trolling motor plugs
- Navigation lights
- Twin swivel fishing chairs
- Length: 10.2′, Width: 55″, Height: 16.5″, Weight: 160 lbs., Capacity: 469 lbs., HP Rating: 7 HP
- Vertical rod holders
The BassTender 10.2 is tough, capable, and filled with special features. These boats can go from a pickup bed on the river’s edge to the waters where fishing legends are made. Constructed from thermoformed High Denstiy Polyethylene makes it incredibly impact resistant and easy to care for. Light enough to be powereed by a small outboard or just an electric trolling motor.
The Water Quest 10.2 is tough, capable, and filled with special features. This boat can go from a pickup bed on the river’s edge to the water in moments. Constructed from thermoformed high-density polyethylene makes it incredibly impact resistant and easy to care for. Light enough to be powered by a small outboard or just an electric trolling motor.
Features:
- Aerated livewell with drain
- Front/rear trolling motor plugs
- Navigation lights
- Twin swivel fishing chairs
- Vertical rod holders
- High-density polyethylene construction
- Full navigation lights
- Pre-wired for trolling motor at bow and stern
- LIvewell with aerator pump
- Fits in a pick-up truck
- Meets NMMA/USCG/CE safety ratings
- Two year hull and deck warranty
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 10.2 feet by 55 inches by 16.5 inches
- Weight: 160 pounds
- Weight Capacity: 469 pounds
- HP Rating: 7 HP
- Beam:: 4 feet, 7 inches
- Transom Height: 16 inches
3. KL Industries American 12 Jon Fishing Boat
List Price: $959.00
Price: $718.94
You Save: $240.06 (25%)
- Large seating areas
- Fuel tank storage
- Four rod holder locations
- Meets US Coast Guard standards
- Easy to transport
- Length: 12, Width: 48, Height: 21, Weight: 110, Capacity: 510 lbs., HP Rating: 6 HP
- Meets CE and US Coast Guard standards
The fisherman friendly American 12 Jon has reinforced motor mounts front and rear with battery storage locations fore and aft. Features include recessed drink and tackle holders, 4 rod holders, and oarlock sockets. Lightweight and easily transported, with room for all the tackle and a cooler when they’re biting too good to go home early. Made from rugged UV stabilized Fortiflex high density polyethylene with built-in closed cell polystyrene foam flotation for a maintenance free boat.
Features:
- Portable and impact resistant
- Large seating area
- Virtually maintenance free
- Great for hunting/fishing
- Meets US Coast Guard safety standards
- Closed cell polystyrene foam flotation
- Protective vinyl rubrail
- Shallow draft design; flat hull
- Extra storage area
- Recessed drink and tackle holders
- Battery storage locations fore/aft
- Treated wood reinforced for seating
- Four rod holder locations
- Oarlock sockets
- Molded design for rigidity
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 144 by 48 by 21 inches (L x W x H)
- Weight: 110 pounds
- Capacity: 510 pounds
- HP Rating: 6 HP
4. KL Industries Sun Dolphin Sportsman Fishing Boat
List Price: $705.00
Price: $558.05
You Save: $146.95 (21%)
- Protective vinyl rubrail
- Adjustable and removeable swivel seats
- Easily fits into a truck bed or van for easy transport
- Meets CE and US Coast Guard safety standards
- Convenient handrails
- Length: 102, Width: 48, Height: 20, Weight: 100, Capacity: 550 lbs., HP Rating: 3 HP
- Meets CE and US Coast Guard standards
- Removeable swivel seats
The lightweight Sun Dolphin Sportsman is easy-to-transport and easily fits into a truck bed or van. Features such as a built-in rear mount, adjustable and removable swivel seats, handrails, recessed drink and tackle holders, and a rugged UV-protectant deck and hull make this convenient and comfortable fishing boat.
Features:
- Protective vinyl rubrail
- Adjustable and removable swivel seats
- Pre-wired for electric trolling motor
- Easily fits into a truck bed or van for easy transport
- Meets US Coast Guard standards
- Convenient handrails
- Built-in rear motor mount
- Formed battery location
- Adjustable, removable swivel seats
- Recessed drink and tackle holders
- Built-in front motor mount
- Protective vinyl rubrail
- Convenient handrails
- Rugged UV-protectant deck and hull
- Durable seat supports
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 102 by 48 by 20 inches (L x W x H)
- Weight: 100 pounds
- Capacity: 550 pounds
- HP Rating: 3 HP
5. Bucks Bags High Adventure 9-Foot Pontoon Package (Blue)
Price: $675.00
- Blue deluxe pontoon boat with sturdy powder-coated steel frame
- Dual-position anchor system with patented line-lock system
- Rotary-welded, 18-ounce, PVC-coated polyester pontoons
- Adjustable footrest, roomy cargo deck, and motor mount
- 375-pound capacity; measures 55 x 96 inches (W x L); 2-year warranty
Tired of missing all the best fishing spots because you’re restricted to angling near the water’s edge? Turn to the Buck’s Bags High Adventure 9-foot pontoon boat, a deluxe stillwater fishing craft that lets you access all the prime spots in the lake. The High Adventure is outfitted with a powder-coated steel frame, a motor mount, and a dual-position anchor system. As a result, it’s a breeze to cruise to a new location and then drop anchor once you arrive. In addition, the High Adventure includes a patented line-lock system, so you can easily release and retrieve the anchor in seconds. Perhaps best of all, the boat is comfortable and functional, with an adjustable footrest, a roomy cargo deck, side storage pockets, and an effective stripping apron. Other details include rotary-welded 18-ounce PVC-coated polyester pontoons, internal vinyl bladders, a framed battery well, and 6-foot breakdown oars. Setting the standard for great value in pontoon boats, the deluxe High Adventure is a great choice for fishing in your favorite pond, lake, or river.
The High Adventure–which offers a weight capacity of 375 pounds–measures 55 by 96 inches (W x L) and carries a two-year warranty.
About Buck’s Bags
Buck’s Bags, Inc. has been manufacturing fishing craft since the early ’80s. The company started with float tubes, and then moved into simple pontoon boats that offered an effective alternative to conventional models. Over the years, the lineup has evolved into the most effective, versatile, and well-constructed batch of fishing boats on the market. All of Bucks’ Bags’ pontoon boats feature crafted stainless-steel frames that are stronger and more corrosion-resistant than other frame types. The company’s rotary-welded pontoons are also designed to hold up to heavy use and perform at the highest level in all types of water conditions. And because the bladders are 100-percent polyurethane, they won’t break down like other types of bladders. The company also sells a variety of related products, including bags, chest packs, and other accessories.
6. Sea Eagle StealthStalker STS10 Frameless Green Fishing Boat
Price: $1,249.00
- Capacity: 2 Adults or 1200 lbs. Exterior: 10′ x 5′ Assembly time: 15 min.
- Engine Capacity: 4 hp gas (15″ shaft minimum, 45 lbs. max weight) or up to 74 lb. thrust electric (min 30″ shaft, 45 lbs. max weight)
- Material: 1000 Denier 36 mil Floor: 1000 Denier Reinforced
- Speed Estimates: 5-6 mph w/Gas, 4-5 mph w/Electric
- Weight: 37.5 lbs (hull only), 78.5 lbs (w/ floorboards & motormount)
The Hunter Green Stealth Stalker 10 is a new kind of fishing boat equipped for use in various fishing conditions… on rivers, lakes, bays…in calm or rough weather. Comfortable for two, easily handled by one! This roomy, portable, light weight boat features a fully enclosed hull for use on almost any body of water. Wide sectional floorboards provide plenty of fishing space and a conveniently located stow bag makes for easy access. The NEW Hunter Green Stealth Stalker 10 is a stealthy inflatable boat that’s perfect for Fishing or Hunting. Lightweight and portable it goes anywhere and sets up in under 15 minutes! Utilizing a round-hull configuration with an inside cockpit this enclosed boat gives anglers a safe secure feeling while fishing in calm or rough seas. A truly stable and functional fishing craft that can be used in a wide range of fishing and water conditions. Plus… A THREE YEAR WARRANTY! All our Sea Eagle boats are covered for a full three years against manufacturer’s defects … from bow to stern. Stealth Stalker 10 Pro Package: Designed for the pros, featuring two removable 360° swivel seats on 7″ pedestals, 4 Universal Scotty® Mount Pads, 4 Universal Scotty® Deck Mounts, 4 Scotty® Rod Holders and a motor mount. Standard Features: ◦NMMA Certified ◦New Hunter Green Color ◦Full fabric floor ◦3 Carry Handles ◦4 Built in Universal Scotty® Mount Pads ◦Motor mount receiving brackets ◦Canopy receiving brackets ◦Raised oarlocks for better rowing ◦Marine plywood floorboards provide standing stability and hull rigidity, aluminum H-bar and side struts included
7. New Outcast Stealth Frameless Pro Watercraft
Price: $998.95
- Claimed Weight: 35 lb
- Maximum Load: 450 lb
- Tube Diameter: 16.25 in
- Length: 8 ft
- Recommended Use: big water
Versatile, light, and easy to transport, the frameless design of the Outcast Stealth Pro pontoon boat is a great boat for anglers who put a premium on simplicity and stability. The frameless design is super stable on the water, and with an integrated foot bar, you get that same stable feel that you would with a framed pontoon boat. Realizing that steel frames can be difficult to transport and store, Outcast went with the frameless design to make your life easier both at home and at the put-in and take-out. The rockered ends let you take on rivers and choppy lakes with ease, while the Integrated Gear System gives anglers seven different rigging options. A stripping basket keeps your line tangle-free, and an included gear pouch stows all the tackle you’ll need for a fish-filled day on the water.
8. Pelican Intruder 12 Fishing Boat, Khaki
List Price: $1,139.98
Price: $774.17
You Save: $365.81 (32%)
- Bench seats
- Four vertical rod holders
- Oarlock sockets
- Carrying Handles
- Built-in motor mounts
The grooved and riveted deck that requires no maintenance, offers great impact resistance and it can contain up to 36 cubic feet of cargo. Add a three-channel hull and you have the ”JON” style boat, which is the most popular, the quietest and the most watertight on the market.
9. KL Industries Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Fishing Boat
Price: $1,910.00
- Built-in rod holders
- Length: 11.3′, Width: 60″, Height: 22″, Weight: 225, Capacity: 649 lbs., HP Rating: 15 HP
- Meets CE and US Coast Guard standards
- Fuel tank storage
- Large aerated livewell with drain
- Meets CE and US Coast Guard safety standards
- Two padded swivel seats
- Bow lights
The K&L Industries Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Bass Boat offers a rugged, UV-stabilized, high-density polyethylene deck and hull with 2 swivel seats for padded fishing comfort. It features carpeted casting decks, multiple storage compartments that include an aerated livewell for holding your catch. It comes pre-wired for an electric trolling motor(not included) and includes a built-in rear motor mount, oarlock sockets and anodized aluminum handrails. **Meets CE and US Coast Guard safety standards
10. Sea Eagle NEW Green 375fc Inflatable FoldCat Fishing Boat – Pro Angler Guide Package
Price: $1,799.00
- Exterior: 12′ 4″ x 4′ 6″ / Weight: 75 lbs. (hull only)
- Material: 1000 Denier Reinforced / Seam: Quadruple Overlap Seams
- Capacity: 2 Adults or 650 lbs / Inflation & Assembly time: 5 mins.
- Floor: Aluminum slat roll up over full fabric floor
- Engine Capacity: 3 hp gas (15″ Shaft) or 70 lbs. thrust Electric Motor (45 lbs. max wt.)
375fc FoldCat: Now available in a Dark Hunter Green to blend in with the waters and surroundings where fish hide most! The 375fc Fold CatTM inflatable one or two man pontoon fishing boat with patented folding frame design is a lightweight, portable, fuel efficient, large platform fishing boat for two that packs easily into a car and does not require a trailer! Featuring the versatile universal ScottyTM Mount System with 2-4 ScottyTM Rod Holders and the ability to attach an incredible assortment of ScottyTM accessories. New Green color – New for 2014, the Sea Eagle FoldCat has a dark green color to blend in with the water where you most want to fish. Unique Folding Frame Exclusive! Most pontoon boats have a huge, metal frame with tons of parts. The FoldCattm features a unique, patented Folding Frame design that assembles in 5 minutes. Full Floor The FoldCattm has a full floor so you have far more useable space than ordinary pontoon fishing boats – and it’s a “safety net” that catches gear you may drop. This allows you to carry more fishing tackle and supplies than ordinary pontoon boats. (U.S. Patent 7,240,634) The Pro Angler Package has the upgraded Professional Guide River Oar Set, a convenient Casting Bar, a pedestal to raise one seat and 2 additional rod holders, plus a storage bag for accessories. Standard Features ◦NMMA Certified ◦Patented Folding Frame (U.S. Patent 7,240,634) ◦Super strong oars & oarlocks ◦Motormount for gas & electric motors ◦Rugged molded nose cones ◦Full fabric floor ◦Four conveniently located carry handles ◦Printed instructions All our Sea Eagle Boats come with our standard 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty.
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