I've had an 11 ft Acquamarine for 4 years now and I'm very very happy with it! No problems whatsoever during this time. I'd say I've used it on average at least 30 times over the last 4 years. No issue with the transom for me. I use a MinnKota trolling motor with it. Have also mounted two rod holders, one on each wooden bench and even rigged up a fish finder to it. Everything (i.e., boat, oars, motor, battery, and all the fishing gear fits into the trunk of my sedan. The only issue I've had is that the foot pumps tend to break and the canvas bag you put it in can tear fairly easily (especially if you drag it on a ground, just a bit). Other than that. it serves all my needs to get me on the water to the fishing grounds. It's great on the water, though because it's so light it, it's probably a bit tougher to handle with some wind. I'd strongly suggest that you get an electric pump that can be hooked up to the deep cycle battery. That provides the pump with lots of power to inflate and deflate quite well. I still inflate the last 15% or so with a foot pump to get the pressure needed but I don't need the foot pump at all to suck the air out completely so it can be rolled up. One final thing, is that if you get one, I'd practice rolling it up a couple times before you go out. While it's not difficult to do, you do need to get the hang of it.
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Topic: Aquamarine Inflatables? (Read 3263 times)