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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: ssd0904 on May 06, 2010, 07:59:06 PM

Title: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: ssd0904 on May 06, 2010, 07:59:06 PM: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/boa/1725570554.html
Well my mom has decided that she will consider a boat for fishing. Im pretty sure thin will work for freshwater lakes, but im not sure about inshore saltwater such as Belcarra and White Rock. I saw a guy in Belcarra with a canoe who crab traps and caught a lot of crabs, but i haven't seen a guy fishing in an inflatable boat, im not sure if it would work, and if it would be PRETTY SAFE. Probably my brother and myself (about 140kg) will be going on it, but apparently it covers 400kg, but im not looking to buy this EXACT boat, but similar, and a bit lower in price.
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: Sterling C on May 06, 2010, 08:18:57 PM: You'll be fine in that. Like everything else it comes down to using common sense and not putting yourself in dangerous situations. I can tell you that I have gotten myself to some pretty remote fishing spots in boats such as those.
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: ssd0904 on May 06, 2010, 08:49:13 PM: So it'd be ok in saltwater? Ok thanks! Any other tips, suggestions?
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: typhoon on May 07, 2010, 07:26:08 AM: It's just a smaller version of the RIBs that the coast guard use. I wouldn't use it in high seas, but otherwise it will be very stable.
Having a quality, reliable motor is a much more important safety factor.
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: fish bonk on May 07, 2010, 10:41:49 PM: just get a good life jacket ;D
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: skaha on May 08, 2010, 07:36:39 AM: --safety is all about the captain not the boat.
--a good first step is a power squadron course... not to get the required license but to improve navigation and boating for any skill level.
--getting some seat time with an experienced boater familiar with the area you are going to use the craft.
--they can point out both obvious and potential hazards of the area, maybe some fishing tips as well.

--I've taken a few lessons from mother nature and survived by luck not skill which I'm not recommending as a good procedure for learning. So don't take this to be a lecture as I have on occasion, bitten off more than I can chew. Just something to conscider.
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: andychan on May 08, 2010, 08:47:59 AM: I wonder why the ad was deleted. Did you buy it?
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: ssd0904 on May 08, 2010, 05:05:45 PM: Quote from: andychan on May 08, 2010, 08:47:59 AM
I wonder why the ad was deleted. Did you buy it?
No i think someone else did, anyways i got the info i need tanks guys.
Title: Re: Would this "Inflatable boat" work in saltwater?
Post by: Fish or cut bait. on May 09, 2010, 07:25:50 AM: Having been there I agree with Skaha,
Having said that, One of the things You'll learn is to always check the tides and the weather beforehand and monitor it through out your day.
It's not fun bobbing around in the fog you couldn't outrun; even if you have a GPS.