Inflatable Boats, which is right for you?

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This article was written by TREVOR KUGLER

There here are many different kind of inflatable boats available on the market today, but which one is right for you? With the convenience that inflatable boats offer the water lover, they have become a viable option for anyone. The economical aspect of inflatable boats is hard to beat as well. This still leaves the average person with figuring out which type is right for you. In this article I'm going to lat out the options as best I can, with the hopes of helping you make an informed decision. There are more or less 5 types of inflatable boats available :

Inflatable Pontoon Boats - These boats are perfect for 1 or 2 people to travel a flowing river. They are basically two inflatable pontoons with a seat or two attached to the pontoons. These boats are really cool. They are great for those of you who like to fish rivers. The amount of water that can be covered with the help of a personal pontoon boat will make walking and wading almost obsolete.

Runabouts - These boats are what you may think of when you think of an inflatable boat, except for the fact that they have floorboards in them and motors can be attached to them. They come in various sizes and can fit from 3 to 7 adults comfortably! Runabouts are a viable alternative to spending tens of thousands of dollars on a "traditional" boat.

Kayaks - we all know what a kayak is, but in the case of inflatables there is probably more offered than you may think. Again, the convenience of being able to fit your kayak in the trunk of your vehicle is pretty neat. And the price difference between inflatable and traditional kayaks is significant. A kayak is a great way for 1 or 2 people to explore a lake as well as a river. Just because you're dealing with a kayak, doesn't mean you have to be dealing with whitewater.

Paddleski - These types of boats are a bit of a hybrid. Think of them as ½ kayak and ½ Runabout. A paddleski is probably the most versatile boat on the water, whether that boat is inflatable or not. A small motor can even be attached to a paddleski without any problem. When it comes to versatility, this may be your best bet.

Sailboats - That's right, there are even inflatable sail boats available today. These aren't big enough to sleep in or anything, but they are a nice little sail biat for 1 to 2 people. For those of you who love to sail, these are like little 'personal' sailboats. And again, they're inflatable, so they fit in the trunk of your car or the storage in your RV. What could be more convenient?

The bottom line is that you should now be able to figure out what type of inflatable boat is right for you. No matter what you're trying to accomplish on the water an inflatable boat can help. You may be an angler, explorer, kayaker, or sailing fanatic, whatever the case may be, and inflatable boat can offer you total convenience and affordability.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!