BRIS 14.1 FT Inflatable Kayak Fishing Tender Inflatable Poonton Boat with Air Floor

The media could not be loaded. I've had a 12' PVC inflatable boat before but first time buying a 14' "Kaboat". Did lots of research and settled on this for the following reasons:-price, can't beat it for whats included-storage: I keep wrapped up strapped to a dolly to easily move around, minimal space in the garage taken-slim profile, reduces drag in the water if using a trolling motor-bimini top option, life saver in the sun!-nice oars with hinge system to row easily if need beThings to consider before buying:-MOTOR: I went with a 55lb thrust trolling motor b/c I was tired of dealing with gas and gas storage. May change my mind later but it's plenty of power to just get out on the water and get a breeze. Plus it's lighter weight and easier packing-BATTERY: if going electric, consider a 100ah deep cycle lithium phosphate battery. That will get you almost 2 hours at high speed on the water. A lot of trolling motors have a voltmeter("battery gauge") on them but that is useless with a lithium battery because the voltage stays constant until the end...don't want to think you have 100% and just quit leaving you stranded! Don't get lead acid (traditional deep cycle batteries), they're heavy as hell and don't last as many years. Lithium Phosphate are about the 1/3 of the weight and size for the same power...albeit ~2x more expensive.-WHEELS: I have kayak wheels that work fine on this due to the narrow profile-BIMINI TOP: This makes the kaboat at least 30% more enjoyable in the summer. It doesn't look like it covers much from the pictures but trust me, it gets your upper body out of the sun for a more enjoyable experience. And for ~$120 bucks you can't beat it. I replaced the screw hinges with easy removable pins from Lowe's.-AIR PUMP: Get a 2 state air pump that you can set the psi to. Only inflate each side tube to about 1 psi each, then go back around and inflate to full (3-3.6psi). This helps keep from damaging the separation walls between the tubes on the inside.STORAGE: Do not keep in a hot shed! That destroyed my first PVC boat that I had for a few years. The heat over time will cause the seams to separate. That and mice will eat it up. However, properly stored, even in a garage with reasonable temps, the boat will last for years. The seams, attachments, and transom all look to be of good quality to last if taken care of properly.-REGISTRATION: This does come with a certificate of origin for registration purposes. I painted my reg numbers with stencils and vinyl paint, seems to be holding up.All in all, I put about $1400 for total package with the boat, motor, battery, and battery box. Totally worth it for the hours of enjoyment!

I bought two 14 footers and another 12 footer (BRIS) for a work project that entails working on streams in the U.S. Rocky Mountain West. We've used these boats on a wide variety of stream sizes, and have put about 150 river miles on them. I'd recommend them as a great all around boat. We've used them with 2.5 HP gas outboard motors (15 inch shaft) and also with Newport Kayak motors (24 inch shaft, I think). We've also used them without any motor and just done some semi-technical floating. The boats are light enough for two people to carry. Zero patches so far. I like the upright sitting position of the seats - very nice for getting in, getting out, and seeing down into the water. The floors have taken a beating with no ill effects and have proven to me that a drop stitch floor is a nice weight/stability compromise in an inflatable. The foot pump doesn't look special but works very well.We've used the 12 footer as a 1-person + gear outfit; the 14s have fit two guys and their gear.Negatives: The oars might seem kind of cheap and lame when you first start using them (especially if compared to oaring a framed boat), but you get used to them and the boat handles surprisingly well on rivers. The seats slip out on occasion. The raised keel will get you all kinds of pushed around if it's windy and you're not using a motor. The front straps suck for carrying and will come untied or break sooner than you want them to.

I've had this boat on the water 5 times now paired with a 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Terrific value considering the price. Stability is good and I am able to stand in flat waters on the air floor.Build quality is acceptable. I noticed excess adhesive around some of the seams straight out of the box. I inflate/deflate every time I use the boat, and one of PVC triangles at the transom is already starting to detach. I also had to patch 2 small tears on the starboard side after I rubbed a little too hard against a floating dock. Repair process with the included kit is pretty quick and easy.Easy to inflate with the included bellow pump, but I would recommend getting a double action pump. Electric 2 stage pumps are loud, expensive, and take longer than a manual pump. Not for me.Lastly, if you are going out by yourself most of the time, get the 12ft Bris. I wanted the 14ft with the extra weight capacity to bring passengers out, but most of the time I find myself going out to explore alone. It's not heavy at about 70 pounds, but it IS awkward to handle and launch a 70 pound 14 ft inflatable by yourself.Great first boat, great cheap way to get on the water. Just buy it.