Plastic boats under the motor for fishing, advantages and disadvantages

What angler doesn’t dream of owning a boat? Most likely, everyone dreams about it, because in this case, fishing takes on a completely different look. With the help of a boat, it is really possible to catch the most difficult to reach areas of any reservoir. Moreover, you can fish both with a spinning rod and with an ordinary float fishing rod, as well as with other gear. For catching fish in such conditions, there is no need to have a long spinning rod or fishing rod.

If a plastic boat is also equipped with a motor, then you can easily move across the water surface at any distance. As a rule, fishermen on a plastic boat with a motor are always left with a catch.

Nowadays, 80% of plastic models are represented on the market for such goods. Recently, they have practically replaced rubber products.

This article aims to tell you about the best manufacturing companies, as well as what you should pay attention to when choosing a plastic boat.

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic boats relative to inflatable ones

Advantages of plastic models

Such designs have a number of advantages, which it makes sense to talk about. For example:

• Price. Affordable price, which is somewhat lower, for example, aluminum models.
• Light weight. This allows the boat to be transported and launched without problems.
• Stability of a design to various loadings, thanks to elasticity.
• The strength of the boat made of plastic.
• They are resistant to external natural influences.
• Long service life: they retain their presentation for a long time.
• The reliability of a plastic boat.

Disadvantages of plastic boats

• Plastic is afraid of low temperatures and becomes brittle, which must be taken into account during operation and storage.
• Over time, “bald patches” appear on the hull, which interfere with the operation of the boat.
• Difficult to do repairs yourself.

Which is better: rubber or plastic?

• Plastic is denser and heavier than rubber, but a more powerful motor can be installed on a plastic boat.
• A plastic boat costs more money.
• A plastic boat is more stable than a rubber boat.
• A rubber boat is more suitable for use on small water bodies, and a plastic boat is more suitable for medium and large water bodies.
• A rubber boat takes up less space.

In this regard, we can safely say that the choice of watercraft remains solely with the fisherman.

The main characteristics of plastic boats

Each product must meet some criteria by which the design can be evaluated. For example:

• Unsinkability. A very important characteristic, which indicates that the craft, even in an inverted state, will remain afloat.
• Low draft, which allows you to fish even in shallow water.
• Light weight, which allows you to easily move the craft from place to place and transport it.
• The presence of two layers and reliable sealing of the compartments.
• Possibility of installing a boat motor.
• Possibility of fastening on the body of holders for fishing rods.
• Anti-corrosion coating of the bottom, which does not allow it to overgrow with shells over time. To do this, the boat must be treated with a special composition.

The best models and manufacturers

If you visit a fishing store, you can see how diverse such products can be. Here are models that can satisfy any buyer.

Among domestic manufacturers, you can pay attention to the following brands:

• LLC “Sparta”
• Paseidon LLC.
• GK Methodius.
• “Shipyard VISA-yachts”.
• OWN.
• Shipyard “Afalina” (Cherepovets).

Products of domestic manufacturers differ in some characteristics and price. Such designs are suitable for both fishing and hiking.

Among the imported models, it is worth noting the following companies:

As a rule, imported models are much more expensive, therefore not available for all categories of anglers.

Budget

«SAVA 270»

This model is small and easy to transport. The length of the craft is 2,7 meters with a width of 1,25 meters and a weight of about 40 kilograms.

The design of the boat is made of plastic and reinforced with fiberglass for greater reliability. The seats are made from waterproof plywood. There is a special lining at the engine mounting point that prevents premature wear of the boat hull.

The boat is equipped with a frame for anchoring and towing. Unsinkability blocks are located under the benches.

The manufacturer provides this boat with a 2-year warranty.

“Afalina-255”

This is also not a large watercraft, with dimensions of 255 by 135 cm and a weight of about 40 kilograms. Can take 3 people on board. The hull of the boat is painted with paint, the blocks of unsinkability are located in the bow of the product. The design of the boat is quite strong, as it is made using seamless technology.

The installation of a boat motor with a capacity of 3 horsepower is provided. The boat can also be used as a sailboat.

“Tortilla-2”

Having not large dimensions, only 267 by 115 cm, this boat is easily transported on the roof of a car. You can install a boat motor on it, with a power of up to 2,5 hp.

The boat is designed for 2 people. The boat is quite stable and does not rock on the water. Among other things, it is compact.

The product complies with the characteristics laid down in GOST, which ensures a long operational period.

The boat is provided with unsinkable blocks, and due to its small size it is convenient to store it in winter.

Premium class boats

“Estuary”

The boat is designed to carry 4 people and has a load capacity of 300 kg. The length of the boat is 355 cm and the width is 140 cm.

The boat allows you to fish in areas where there is aquatic vegetation, such as reeds or reeds, as well as in shallow water. The boat has good stability on the water. The installation of a motor with a power of up to 3 hp is provided.

«HUSKY-400»

This boat fits 4 people. The product is light and maneuverable, made in a bright retro style. The boat has a spacious deck, as well as additional buoyancy blocks, with a volume of 300 liters. The steering column can be located both behind and in the middle of the boat. The load capacity of the product is about 420 kg.

If desired, the boat can be equipped with a motor with a capacity of up to 30 l / s. It develops speed on water up to 80 km / h, while it is easy to control and maneuver. Steadily behaves on a wave up to 1 meter high.

Thermoplastic boats “TERHI”

The Finnish manufacturer produces such boats using a special technology, using durable ABS thermoplastic for this. Each product has a 4 year warranty.

Such products are characterized by high strength and capacity. Some, especially small-sized models, do not require mandatory registration by the State Inspectorate for Small-Sized Vessels.

Installing the motor

The advantage of a plastic boat is that it can be equipped with a more powerful motor than a rubber one, which will provide better speed through the water.

For a boat driven by one person, a motor with a capacity of 5 l / s is enough, which provides a speed of about 5 km / h. In planing mode, fuel consumption is always less, but at the same time, it is realistic to reach speeds of up to 12 km / h.

The right choice of boat made of plastic

The success of fishing depends on how reliable and high-quality goods were purchased in the store. As for the boat, this is a matter of principle. Water does not forgive mistakes, and ordinary fishing can turn into a nightmare that will leave only negative memories. So:

• It should be remembered that the smaller the dimensions of the boat, the better the patency it has.
• It is better to buy a high-quality, more expensive product than to regularly spend money on repairs.
• To begin with, it is better to decide why and what kind of boat is needed at all. For fishing with a group of anglers, more capacious products should be preferred, and for fishing alone, a small-sized option is suitable.
• The most durable ship is a ship made by hand molding.
• A reliable and durable watercraft must necessarily include reinforcing fiberglass, which makes it better.

Prices for plastic boats by motor

Prices for plastic boats depend on many factors, such as overall dimensions, carrying capacity, the possibility of installing a motor, etc. As a rule, budget models cost from 20 thousand rubles, and premium products will cost about 150 thousand rubles, or even more.

When choosing a plastic boat for a motor that could satisfy most of the needs of the angler, you should take into account a lot of landmarks. First, you should decide whether you need a boat at all, and if so, how it will be transported to the place of fishing. It’s good if you have your own transport, and if you don’t have it, but do you really want to buy a boat? Despite this, there are models that can be transported on public transport or simply in a backpack.

In this case, you should consider how actively the boat will be operated. If active operation is planned, then a cheap budget option is indispensable here. In this case, you should buy a reliable and high-quality watercraft.