The Lite Skiff might make kayaks obsolete!

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2023
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  • @telefunkenyou47
    @telefunkenyou47 Před 4 měsíci +60

    I don't believe in life vests either.
    They didn't work on the Titanic.

  • @kennyw6932
    @kennyw6932 Před 4 měsíci +12

    If I were 60 years younger, I'd be all over this setup. One thing I really liked was that front motor mount plate and need to find out how to get my hands on one of those. Excellent presentation!
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  • @pulsatingsausageboy2076
    @pulsatingsausageboy2076 Před 8 měsíci +53

    Very cool. If they ever become reasonably priced for what they are I might buy one.

    • @freshandsaltyjohnny
      @freshandsaltyjohnny Před 8 měsíci +12

      Just get an aluminum boat with motor and trolling motor for $2000

    • @donovang6911
      @donovang6911 Před 7 měsíci +6

      I was thinking the same thing... Also, could probably mod an aluminum boat to make half of it a deck. The biggest appeal to me of a fishing kayak for a flat skiff is the ability to stand and fish with ease. @@freshandsaltyjohnny

    • @freshandsaltyjohnny
      @freshandsaltyjohnny Před 7 měsíci

      @@donovang6911 my friends brother just got a 17 foot aluminum boat with new engine and new foot trolling motor startup with electronics and trailer cor $1000 just needs to redo the flooring and seating and call it a day. Can stand on it and everything all for $1000. This thing in this video is highly overpriced.

    • @ralphholiman7401
      @ralphholiman7401 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Exactly, it's not going to replace kayaks until they are priced like a kayak. But, they are cool looking.

    • @JP-ec9rl
      @JP-ec9rl Před 4 měsíci +2

      Good luck! Have you actually priced what's available?
      A 16 foot basic tracker is five grand, just for a hull.

  • @johnkommer2842
    @johnkommer2842 Před 4 měsíci +26

    Ya know I am 55yo.and we have modified johnboats and and decked em and foot Controls,blabla since I was a kid,I spent 30yrs as a machinist fabricater and welder,and I can really do anything g I want to,and I have watched u since u have started this chanel and u have come such a long way that it's incredible.Is there things i would do a little different,but thats penny annie bullshit.u have took sum task that would be very difficult unless u was a welder with a shop,but u have simplified it to point that average Joe can do it at home in his garage,and sum of ure finish werk is excellent,to the point that i could learn a few things from you.Bravo from me to u.thx for ure channel

    • @aesir0784
      @aesir0784 Před 2 měsíci

      Um ... what did you just puke onto my screen? - ffs... ENGLISH, please...

  • @karenparker7830
    @karenparker7830 Před 8 měsíci +21

    I just bought a two high seater kayak with 2.5h motor. I wanted it for my husband and myself. He is tall and has to sit up high. Not enough storage. This little boat looks perfect for him. This will make a cool trip for the two of us.

  • @HookedOnAngling
    @HookedOnAngling Před 6 měsíci +4

    This looks amazing. Can’t wait to see how you kit it out.

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy Před 9 měsíci +6

    I love that it can work with those wheels! It's a wild little boat.

  • @NordicRick
    @NordicRick Před 8 měsíci +2

    I had a Bass Hound 10.2 that was awesome for fishing ponds lakes and rivers. Bought it from Sam's Club several years ago. It had 5 speed forward 3 speed reverse trolling motor. Lights,livewell,fishfinder, 2 seats,rod and drink holders and storage.

  • @southernlineman
    @southernlineman Před 8 měsíci +7

    This would be great for toting along the Indian River and dropping in to get past the mangroves and docks.
    Looks like it could be perfect for "on the way home from work" quick stops.

  • @deadmanbasslord3156
    @deadmanbasslord3156 Před 9 měsíci +38

    I can’t believe he was able to get back in so easy with you standing on the deck .. definitely shows how stable that little thing is. Didn’t sway at all it seemed. Awesome

    • @nickbarrfishing
      @nickbarrfishing Před 9 měsíci +1

      Definitely surprising......super stable!

    • @ilikerealmaplesyrup
      @ilikerealmaplesyrup Před 8 měsíci

      This is basically the Diablo Amigo Yak on crack.

    • @Black-March
      @Black-March Před 5 měsíci

      Him standing on the deck on the other side would've been a massive help in stabilizing it. Other than that, being able to grab further in when you lift yourself out of the water is also a huge help.

  • @the7thbananaking
    @the7thbananaking Před 8 měsíci +17

    The niche this fills is a budget bass boat for a guy who wants a solo fishing boat that doesn't take up the garage. It's pretty nice. You'd save on storage vs a larger bass boat. Doesn't really replace a kayak for skinny waters--but its definitely a great option to have. I think it would be excellent for solo fishing on larger rivers.

    • @DaveMartin-co8et
      @DaveMartin-co8et Před 5 měsíci +2

      I fish along an exposed stretch of Pacific coast. Launches and landings are through surf and I often fish close to wash rocks. I think I'll stick with a kayak.

    • @Doctormoriej32
      @Doctormoriej32 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I have to agree, I don't think this competes with kayaks. Mainly because for kayaks you have multiple propulsion systems like paddle, motor, and pedal drives. Also kayaks can be car topped. This however could go pound for pound agaist other boats that primarily use motors for propulsion.

  • @jameslanning8405
    @jameslanning8405 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Down in the southern US, they had boats, called "Tatterchip boats!"
    Sorta like this, with a wide stable hull, plenty of deck to walk on and space for 'stuff.' Not vary long, or very heavy.
    But after seeing it once, on a fishing or outdoors TV show, I've never been able to find them again.

  • @stephenbrody2717
    @stephenbrody2717 Před 9 měsíci +2

    We are not going into the water ! I refuse… 😂 the mix of great information and humor make his channel a must to check out

  • @Lokahi-fo-life
    @Lokahi-fo-life Před 8 měsíci +25

    As a older man I think I would like this more than a kayak. I’ve been looking at different kayaks, but I’m not sure how much I’m willing to spend vs usage. I think it’s great someone is filling the gap between kayak and skiff.

    • @freshandsaltyjohnny
      @freshandsaltyjohnny Před 8 měsíci +3

      Just get a Coleman crawdad with couple seats. I got one and it’s super easy to load and unload. You don’t need a trailer if you have a truck it’s such a small boat and it will cost 5x cheaper than this boat.

    • @mikepalmer2219
      @mikepalmer2219 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I had a Nucanoe. Kind of a hybrid kayak thing. It was great. The only downside was the weight of moving it by myself. If I had a trailer for it it would of been no problem at all. Those things are super stable and plenty of room for one person. And seats like a bass boat. If you have not looked into the, check them out. But this thing in the video looks very nice.

    • @Lokahi-fo-life
      @Lokahi-fo-life Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@mikepalmer2219 thanks

    • @garyhainlinejr1688
      @garyhainlinejr1688 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yeah, an older man whose balance and mobility are probably not the best and probably can't climb back in on their own. Yep, perfect a casket on the water for your grandfather. I would never let a loved one fish from this, and you, however, may not like your in-laws or father. I cherish mine way too much to jeopardize their safety in a plastic toy!

    • @WjB_96792
      @WjB_96792 Před 5 měsíci

      @lokahi fo life u obviously from hawaii. Not sure if u still live here but this skiff would be next to useless for any ocean use. With its super flat bottom and shallow draft i bet even six inch wind waves would be coming over the rail.

  • @Augie13
    @Augie13 Před 8 měsíci +5

    It's a great idea for some people. There are places where you can't use a motor and where waters are 1 foot deep. You also have to be careful if there are weeds. I wouldn't say it's a kayak killer. It's just another type of boat to use for fishing.
    We have a pair of Native Slayer 12.5 and they live on a trailer. It's all on what you want. Nothing is going to kill a fishing kayak.

    • @jeremyowen1
      @jeremyowen1 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah, I'd still rather a pedal yak with my Torqeedo.
      People will definitely get use out of that though, I agree.

  • @KayakDIY
    @KayakDIY Před 9 měsíci +22

    That skiff is way better deal than most popular pedal kayaks like Hobie! I love it. Been using mine for everything. I haul it in back of truck. I use for bowfishing, diving/spearfishing, flats fishing, bass fishing. Boat has tons of storage. Love the self bailing hull. AutoBoat trolling motor has been awesome because I can easier add GPS motor now to any of my boats.

    • @_onesimpleidea
      @_onesimpleidea Před 9 měsíci

      Hi. Interesting comments. When I was looking at the design, I thought its major drawback was it didn't have any deep floor space for anything large, such as a couple of scuba tanks or similar. Barely has room to put your feet when you sit. Where did you put big equipment?

    • @stevec5576
      @stevec5576 Před 9 měsíci +1

      12 by 42 John boat is 3 times the boat for half the price & twice the room, room for 2 & lots of gear, good for day or week .

    • @stevec5576
      @stevec5576 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Different boats !

    • @SethDunbar123
      @SethDunbar123 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@stevec5576I’m on the
      Chesapeake Bay so can’t have open bow in case I get splashed / swamped but you’re right for flat water

    • @great0789
      @great0789 Před 7 měsíci

      @@SethDunbar123
      Are you in the lower Chesapeake bay by chance??? I am... and REALLY want to see one of these in person.
      I just finished overhauling a free 5hp 2 stroke and got it running like new now. It needs a home and I need to explore all of this inshore/near shore salt, brackish, and fresh water that I am surrounded by.

  • @xarrow81
    @xarrow81 Před 9 měsíci +20

    The one thing it's missing is a comfortable chair like the big main kayaks brands

  • @MrPat1953
    @MrPat1953 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This is exactly what I've been looking for... great job guys!

  • @catchavibefishin3168
    @catchavibefishin3168 Před 9 měsíci +3

    8:14 most def mobility is what popped out to me . I wouldn’t bring two folks seeing as I’m a giant but for solo missions this is sick

  • @fernandoyi3029
    @fernandoyi3029 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video! You covered all the areas I was interested in and did an excellent job, thank you!!

  • @vinnylivoti9567
    @vinnylivoti9567 Před 9 měsíci +14

    It is a nice boat and you can see a lot went into making it. My old Bantum Bass tracker from the late 80's had a lot of great features. It had a rod locker, live well. Which I used for storage. I had a bow mounted trolling motor. Had a rear mount for a 5hp outboard. Drink holders a side well to hold other items and a place to mount my fish finder. It was about 9ft. long. I could fit in the back of a 6.5 pickup truck bed with the gate down is did not stick out much at all. Back then is was $500.00. I even had it on lake Champlain in upstate NY and the hudson river. Very stable boat for two people and it had fold down swivle bucket seats.

    • @MuahMan
      @MuahMan Před 5 měsíci +2

      yeah baby, and they were rotomolded back then. New ones are two pieces glued together. That old bantam was the best, caught more bass out of that thing...

  • @MrSki-mv2kr
    @MrSki-mv2kr Před 9 měsíci +16

    Pretty cool for a pound jumper, honest as a retired vet concerned with mid to older fisherman. I really would love to see someone come out with easy to install flip down light weight pontoons. That would be incredible for all small boats and stability.... stability main focus because tenitus (ringing of the ears) drastically effects balance. So some type of flip down rigers/pontoons would be a huge market. They don't even have to be flip down, maybe easier to make a scissor out pontoon kit. I'm already playing with the idea but don't have your resources or network to design a marketable product.

    • @Followyourlight420
      @Followyourlight420 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You should buy one and mock it up with your idea. It sounds as if you would have a market too.

    • @troyelliott5045
      @troyelliott5045 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Look for the single man boat one has the pontoons

    • @guylaraway6102
      @guylaraway6102 Před 9 měsíci

      Concerned with appearance? My farrier used a 2x4, two five gallon buckets with lids and some clamps. Carried it inside his canoe. Attached perpendicular to the axis of said boat, buckets on either side, he could stand up and fish with his two grand kids in it. He said it was as stable as a jon boat. Sorry, do not know the length of 2x4s, but under 12 ft for sure.

    • @jasonmeyers3423
      @jasonmeyers3423 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Build it and become rich bro 🤑

    • @gregucho969
      @gregucho969 Před 9 měsíci

      It's already been built, a split tail kayak whose tail sections scissor out to stabilize the boat for stand up fishing.

  • @RoadLifePursuits
    @RoadLifePursuits Před 9 měsíci +10

    THis will never make kayak's obsolete...IMO...

  • @truecrimson1
    @truecrimson1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I don't know why anyone would give you crap about the stuff you are doing. People have been modding boats for decades to meet their particular needs. You've got some mad skills. I've been messing with yaks for more than 10 years. Nothing on your scale, but all the old basic mods we made before commercial versions were available. You guys did sell me an autoboat on the pre order so I am really looking forward to that on my old Wilderness Ride.

    • @CooperJones777
      @CooperJones777 Před 3 měsíci

      because: "liberal nanny state"
      You're welcome. ( and you're 100% right )

  • @mranoraks5860
    @mranoraks5860 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have a bass boat but my big fish 103 pedal kayak is so much fun ,sometimes i put the trolling motor on. you can get into alot of places a boat can't ,you can just drag it to were ever you dont need a trailer .no need for a boat ramp ,theres a lot of pluses but some times the bass boat or the pontoon is awesome to. Just depends what you want to do and were you live.

  • @Adam-wv1ho
    @Adam-wv1ho Před 9 měsíci +3

    I came to watch a lite skiff ad and ended up watching a auto boat ad

  • @manny4491
    @manny4491 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This is going to put a hurtin on Solo Skiff!

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That 15hp pushing it good oh awesome

  • @ty_dye
    @ty_dye Před 5 měsíci +1

    That autoboat will be a big game changer for many kayakers!

  • @southernsoiloutdoors
    @southernsoiloutdoors Před 9 měsíci +5

    I freaking love your videos man. It gives us ”no boat”

  • @wouldntyouliketoknow8451
    @wouldntyouliketoknow8451 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I have a Nucanoe Unlimited and it is very similar but remains a true kayak/canoe so you can truly take advantage of the skinny water draft.
    A mud motor can be placed on either but they require alot of maintenance since they are air cooled. I prefer the Unlimited because you can paddle effectively when crossing expansive oyster flats or shoals.

    • @TismFishing
      @TismFishing Před 8 měsíci

      Looking into one of these, I think they are pretty cool.

    • @wouldntyouliketoknow8451
      @wouldntyouliketoknow8451 Před 8 měsíci

      @TismFishing I recommend trying one out if you can. It works for me because I need a tandem set up to take my wife. Also we are both pretty small in size. I am about 150lbs and she is only 115lbs.
      Also check out the autopilot 120 and other kayaks with trolling motor attachment points.
      All in on it to get it fully GUCCI for effective fishing I'm probably $2500 all in and the kayak itself was $1800.
      I car topped it for the past few years but recently got a trailer. If you have any shoulder or back issues then car topping is Def not good.
      I love it though and have caught a lot of fish on it.

    • @TismFishing
      @TismFishing Před 8 měsíci

      @@wouldntyouliketoknow8451 yeah I have a bigwater 132 now and it’s really good. Just want to be able to trim the seat and the possibility of going tandem or adding a small air cooled engine.

    • @wouldntyouliketoknow8451
      @wouldntyouliketoknow8451 Před 8 měsíci

      @TismFishing Sounds like a nucanoe could be a nice upgrade. One thing to note is that there isn't really any storage since it's all an open deck layout but they have gear management accessories. The base price is 1.8k but as you add on it Def turns into a 2.5k or even 3k kayak. Still better than a boat!
      I run a trolling motor because I like fishing stealthy.

  • @austin_trulove
    @austin_trulove Před 9 měsíci +2

    You definitely have to put some poles on the back of that thing. Maybe upgrade the transom too. Can't wait to see what you gave in store for this thing 🔥

  • @MainlakeFishguides
    @MainlakeFishguides Před 9 měsíci

    Wow! Thanks for sharing. I believe I will purchase one of those.

  • @omarmartinez7277
    @omarmartinez7277 Před 8 měsíci +3

    i love this design, i can see some interesting options for this down the line. is there more details of the manufacturing of them?

  • @Darth.Grogu.
    @Darth.Grogu. Před 9 měsíci +451

    $3500.00 for that boat, no thanks, I'd rather get a used bass boat.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 9 měsíci +91

      If portability is not a factor for how you fish, then a used bass boat totally makes sense.

    • @Steve-ev6vx
      @Steve-ev6vx Před 9 měsíci +71

      When people make this argument I don't understand the point. My used kayak only cost me $75 dollars at a yard sale and it was originally 3 grand.

    • @deadmanbasslord3156
      @deadmanbasslord3156 Před 9 měsíci +56

      He even said this in the video then you comment exactly what he said 🤣

    • @Darth.Grogu.
      @Darth.Grogu. Před 9 měsíci +18

      ​@@deadmanbasslord3156 I didn't stick around to watch the full video, I had some things to do, I can see why some people would want one, just my opinion.

    • @jo24pafisher
      @jo24pafisher Před 9 měsíci +16

      @@Steve-ev6vxand? Correct, a used kayak will be cheaper than new, so will a used boat.

  • @natehuff8257
    @natehuff8257 Před 9 měsíci

    My home town! LHC! Graduated HS from there! Might have to make a trip back from Colorado and check you guys out and see about dragging one back for mountain lakes! Thanks for sharing.

  • @RafaeldeOliveira
    @RafaeldeOliveira Před 9 měsíci +1

    BADASSS best video on the lite skiff !!!! Love it!

  • @blessedvetoutdoors
    @blessedvetoutdoors Před 9 měsíci +5

    Man I'm not hoimg to lie this is pretty awesome. For what you get compared to high end pedal drives, this puppy is a ripper!

  • @DLPetterson
    @DLPetterson Před 9 měsíci +2

    I notice it was tested on glass water lake no wind and no other boats on this lake. Good try I will keep my pedal kayaks. Thanks for the video

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 9 měsíci

      It can handle, moderate chop, nothing huge. There wasn’t good lighting when there was chop.

  • @coach.c.3889
    @coach.c.3889 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice! Upgrading from the pelican 10ft boat

  • @PK120607
    @PK120607 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for posting this, I got rid of my fishing Kayak last year and now I'm in the market to replace it.

  • @Tackletuesdayfishing
    @Tackletuesdayfishing Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thing is badass, cost as much as a high end kayak.

  • @OppositeOfTheLeft
    @OppositeOfTheLeft Před 8 měsíci +21

    $3500 is steep for a boat when there is a comparable sized kayak for less than $2500 that includes a “trolling” motor.

    • @mmancino1982
      @mmancino1982 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Which one? Only one I'm aware of that has a tm included is the Old Town autopilot which starts about $3k

    • @HowieHuynh
      @HowieHuynh Před měsícem

      ​@@mmancino1982
      I'm looking at the Ascend 133x. It's 2500 comes with xi3 trolling with spot lock. Saltwater rated according to website

    • @PennyPusher
      @PennyPusher Před měsícem +2

      Yea, the price of this thing is absolutely over priced.

  • @manbearpig9234
    @manbearpig9234 Před 8 měsíci

    That boat looks pretty good to take my two dogs with me around the lake and just chill for the day.

  • @kyliepierson8718
    @kyliepierson8718 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow I just found your channel That boat is badass Definitely open my eyes to some new opportunities

  • @luster5497
    @luster5497 Před 8 měsíci +3

    If you could mount collapsible side panels that slide out for more walking space and better stability for when you’re on the water then it’s worth.

    • @luster5497
      @luster5497 Před 8 měsíci

      @@ClickOnProfile107
      The gift of getting bot scam on CZcams???

  • @J_G_Romero_1973
    @J_G_Romero_1973 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I’m gonna just wait about a year and buy one used for half the price including all the bells and whistles! 😅 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @RyanMcIntyre
    @RyanMcIntyre Před 9 měsíci +2

    This boat is so sick and you’re already making it tons better 👍

    • @FingerStink420
      @FingerStink420 Před 9 měsíci +1

      You must not know because you called it a boat. Lol
      It's about equal to a kids toy. I gave it to my 5 year daughter and she said her J16 is a real boat and this a toy boat for shallow ponds. She has a center console Carolina Skiff J16.
      Anyone that owns one of these boats and thinks it's that great has never own a boat before. When you buy this and tell everyone it's an awesome boat, you are lying to yourself and trying to make people think you had a nice boat when you had something barely a little more than a raft.

    • @RyanMcIntyre
      @RyanMcIntyre Před 9 měsíci

      @@FingerStink420 Damn lol not a fan okay. Got a video explaining everything?

  • @RagtimeBillyPeaches
    @RagtimeBillyPeaches Před 8 měsíci +1

    The lengths you've gone to. That's one cool boat!

  • @Munky332
    @Munky332 Před 9 měsíci +8

    3500 for a rotomolded plastic boat? Nah, you're out of your mind.

    • @mmancino1982
      @mmancino1982 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Have you seen the kayaks? $3500 is about par for a nice fishing kayak. Hobie with foot drive get over $5k

    • @Munky332
      @Munky332 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@mmancino1982 I'm not paying that either? There's plenty of ~$1000 kayaks that literally do the same thing, or, also for about 1k you could easily get into a new jon boat. There's plenty of skiffs out there again, for that 1k price tag.
      Like, this thing would be competing with 3waters Big Fish 120. I dunno about you, but if I'm spending 3500+ I'm not spending it on an over glorified kayak. Hell, even the Big Fish 108 is what, $1700?
      And this is the problem, its a super niche market already, and putting a premium product price tag on it, when its competing against so many amazing boats that are 1/3rd the cost... How about the Ascend 133? This thing isn't better enough to justify that price tag
      That's not to shit on the thing, I think its a cool, but it really looks like they didn't look at the market data on what is actually going to sell? I'm sure there will be people who buy it, but if they wanted to target the largest market I'd venture a guess that the 1000-1700 range would have been a better area.
      Hell, for the same price I could have THREE yaks. or even outfit a a fully loaded 14ft Jon and a yak, and then just choose whichever one I feel like bringing out.

    • @mmancino1982
      @mmancino1982 Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@Munky332 nice writeup. Don't really care. The kayaks you're talking about just aren't in the same league as the higher end kayaks. There's a reason you hear about Hobie and old town all the time and most people have never heard of a Big Fish. A Civic and a Corvette are both cars but you're not comparing them.

  • @jlansdale536
    @jlansdale536 Před 8 měsíci +5

    This would be great for multiple day camping trips on a large lake or river trip or back bay trip because it has so much storage. My concern is paddling in really shallow water. Otherwise, i was really blown away. My first choice is the Ascend 133x because of storage capacity but this might be better. Also, what about mounting a removeable kayak seat on that back hatch for added comfort?

    • @common-sense-is-dead
      @common-sense-is-dead Před 8 měsíci +1

      It would be great on a big lake until the wind picked and you were faced with 12"-18" waves.

    • @tedsell1455
      @tedsell1455 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Push pole in Shallow water

    • @anothersomebody8195
      @anothersomebody8195 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@common-sense-is-deaddon't most people in small boats check the weather? I don't lake fish in 15mph winds.

    • @common-sense-is-dead
      @common-sense-is-dead Před 5 měsíci +1

      @anothersomebody8195 What do you consider a small boat? I regularly fish big lakes in 15-20 mph winds in an 18' Lund.

    • @common-sense-is-dead
      @common-sense-is-dead Před 5 měsíci +1

      @anothersomebody8195 Plus I'm not a fair weather fisherman, if they're biting I'm on the lake. The only weather that keeps me of a lake is lightning.

  • @joyceb.sachsesachse1242
    @joyceb.sachsesachse1242 Před 9 měsíci

    Great review and nice little lake boat for two not drunk ....

  • @catchavibefishin3168
    @catchavibefishin3168 Před 9 měsíci +1

    14:49 this thing is perfect for what I need . Some don’t have storage for a full size bass boat for one and second reason . I don’t have to be sitting in a kayak . Would much rather use this than a kayak any day of the week

  • @christianmorriswilliams7072
    @christianmorriswilliams7072 Před 9 měsíci +3

    So the only thing that this boat can compare to is a nucanoe frontier 12 or the unlimited. If you can make a comparison. This boat is 3500. The nucanoe is 1600 to 1800. Weight for this boat is 300. Nucanoe is 650. All the same things can be put on both boats. Seems like nucanoe will come out on top. Just my opinion.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 9 měsíci

      The NewCanoe frontier looks pretty basic. It's just another large kayak. The USCG rates boats differently than it does for kayaks. If you put them head to head on the water, the Frontier 12 would lose overwhelmingly.

    • @nickbarrfishing
      @nickbarrfishing Před 9 měsíci +1

      As the owner of a NuCanoe Frontier 12 that I love, these are apples to oranges in comparison. The NuCanoe is amazing in its class as a big sit on top kayak. The Lite Skiff is a legit boat hull than can handle chop with a transom that can handle a real motor. The NuCanoe is maxed at 3hp and I definitely am not going out in rough water under full throttle.

    • @UWPcustombaits
      @UWPcustombaits Před 9 měsíci

      I have owned numerous kayak and boats of all sizes over the years and my nucanoe unlimited has been my absolute favorite. Especially if you utilize their eps system. The unlimited just fits my needs overall vs. This only thing going for its more horsepower capable. No horse power its a floating Lifetime tool shed.

  • @dougmccracken4833
    @dougmccracken4833 Před 8 měsíci +1

    You can always use 3 inch PVC pipe on both sides as potation devices are by pontoons around rivers

  • @NMIBUBBLE
    @NMIBUBBLE Před 8 měsíci +1

    I liked the first couple with the rod storage, the padding aka ( TUFF Kits) on the whole surface of the skiff, pretty freaking awesome! Just something to putt around and fish off of. I think if it was just a foot wider on either side it might be a little more stable for two people. I definitely would of had a dry bag with floaters in it for my stuff tho! LOL :) Need to see some big guys get out there on this and see what kinda of fun they'd have. HEHE :) I'd think there would be an option to put some type of gaming chair in it low profile, comfy and adaptable to different heights, just something that you can throw on it before you go out to the lake or river and floats just in case it flips over or just stay's in place. I think i'd put a type of GPS finder on the remote so if you get thrown over or fall off for some reason, the boat stays with you until you get back on it and give it the command to go to your favorite fishing hole!

  • @SoundEff3ct
    @SoundEff3ct Před 8 měsíci +7

    I’ll buy a kayak for 200$ …

  • @fairwind8222
    @fairwind8222 Před 9 měsíci +5

    One person tent or bivy on deck, then it’s a yacht

  • @broay73
    @broay73 Před 8 měsíci

    What a cool versatile little boat!

  • @FM-db3ft
    @FM-db3ft Před 9 měsíci

    Nice deck box on the water conversion.

  • @kevinmcconnell9905
    @kevinmcconnell9905 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I used to have a basstender. Similar to this , 11-4 long but had a wider beam and a tri hull. Unbeleivablely stable with 2 men. Had all of the stowage like this but with normal pedestal seats. To bad they don't make them anymore

  • @thomasbrooks7668
    @thomasbrooks7668 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This makes sense for people who don’t have tow rigs for bass boats

  • @kenmccarthyfishing
    @kenmccarthyfishing Před 9 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥I think that boat is really badass👍

  • @canadiangemstones7636
    @canadiangemstones7636 Před 2 měsíci

    Damn cool lil boat, thanks a ton for the vid!

  • @eriksorensen2844
    @eriksorensen2844 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very cool boat and review. Thank you! What about creating a stabilizing ski for the side roller bars to help keep it more stable while running?

  • @averyblanton301
    @averyblanton301 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Im definitely not or have ever been a Kayak person they turn over easy. Helped a man in a Kayak turn over from a wake of a careless boater that kept on going. I think this boat here would be you're advertising is very nice. I like pond jumping time to time where you can't launch a boat! This seems to bethe best option for a old dude like me that hates dragging a 10 ft aluminum boat to do so. Thanks for sharing. Guess that's a home built trailer.

  • @gordonneverdies
    @gordonneverdies Před měsícem

    Definitely a cool little boat. It would be a great pond rig.

  • @Marioguajardo3167
    @Marioguajardo3167 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks like good small boat to invest.👍👍👍👍

  • @joshualbarham
    @joshualbarham Před 9 měsíci

    I’ve been waiting for something like this for so long

  • @danieltaylor4849
    @danieltaylor4849 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Cool idea. I love fishing in my kayak, but theres never enough room for everything.

  • @StumpkillerCP
    @StumpkillerCP Před 2 měsíci

    That's a boat. I have a boat AND kayaks. There will always be applications that favor kayaks. Portaging around shallow rocky rapids, portaging to lakes without ramps, cartopping when towing a camper, paddling for exercise, tiny lakes that don't allow mechanical propulsion, etc.

  • @markwarren3535
    @markwarren3535 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I get your comment about portability. As well, many smaller bass creeks in the south can't be navigated with a used bass boat. But I get it, you'll never get Skeeter McWifebeater to come off his fantasy of a bassmaster trophy.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Lol that’s classic.

    • @totallynotthebillcollector
      @totallynotthebillcollector Před měsícem

      😅 Yeah a lot of guys tear up high end bass boats on my local lake just to lose to the toothless local with an aluminum v hull

  • @loridaniels9452
    @loridaniels9452 Před 29 dny

    The trolling motor add on is very interesting

  • @jerrynordland2019
    @jerrynordland2019 Před 8 měsíci +2

    One more test I'd like to see: One of my concern with kayaks is their tendency to turn turtle.
    It's not bad enough that you get wet, BUT every dang thing you tucked away is now in the water and most of it sinks - fast. And we all know the gear we've collected is worth somewhere close to the boat we're riding.
    The stowage on this Lite boat looks good but, please, do a Dump Test to see how good the stock boat is, Thanks

  • @0xKruzr
    @0xKruzr Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love that disclaimer up front, lol. ETA: man my main issue with the way most of these are set up is I *HATE* tillers. I wish someone made a cable-steer motor mount for motors up to a certain safe weight/size. I had to hack together my own out of the midsection of a busted gas motor from a junkyard.

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 9 měsíci +1

      A consule is a waste of space

    • @adamchicoski5284
      @adamchicoski5284 Před 9 měsíci +1

      What about a stick steer boats, some gheeno have them

    • @0xKruzr
      @0xKruzr Před 9 měsíci

      @@TinyBoatNation not for me, I don't even fish 😂 I use my Pond Prowler 8 as a tender for my pontoon.

  • @BeauTylerMakesMusic
    @BeauTylerMakesMusic Před 2 měsíci

    6:20 - longest Michael Bay sequence ever. 😂 kidding. Good video.

  • @NATO-SOCOM
    @NATO-SOCOM Před 9 dny

    Wow I want one so bad lol . A lot of people are saying these are too expensive and hating on them .. but you have to admit they are really amazing. I would just say there in a different class than a kayak, but wow they look so fun

  • @toddlong8672
    @toddlong8672 Před 6 měsíci

    Yeah, right. That looks great for white water, and coastal touring

  • @jmsalazar654
    @jmsalazar654 Před 9 měsíci

    Killer flounder rig!!!!!!

  • @sthomas1018
    @sthomas1018 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great concept! Would like to see how it performs on a river.

  • @bilybmr
    @bilybmr Před 8 měsíci

    I can't believe you made it back alive!

  • @larrymanning5925
    @larrymanning5925 Před 8 měsíci

    Don't know why I watched this whole video but I definitely laughed when you said Richard doesn't like wearing life jackets... I'm the same way, I used to boat a lot when I was younger and I didn't even want to wear one when I was wake surfing or any sport behind the boat. I don't think we ever had but one maybe two coast guard approved ones in the boat at all times.... I must add that would be the perfect boat to fish the docks down here in FL. That would be a snook and red slayer.

  • @zigmiaiglesias5239
    @zigmiaiglesias5239 Před 9 měsíci

    Looks nice for lakes 👍🏼 2:13

  • @unlimitedj06
    @unlimitedj06 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yeah, the 15hp is definitely a must. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽💪🏽

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Just be careful because clearly you need to watch it if you go that far

    • @edbradley6815
      @edbradley6815 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Get a mercury 9.9. You can buy an inexpensive conversion kit and get it up to 20 hp for less money than a 15hp!

    • @mydogdidit
      @mydogdidit Před 8 měsíci

      @@edbradley6815 Is that for 2-stroke or 4-stroke? I know of a kit for the 4-stroke to turn it into 15hp. Which one are you talking about, and is getting it to 20hp reasonably doable?

  • @larrybarbaree2091
    @larrybarbaree2091 Před 9 měsíci +1

    In south Florida I castnet live baits fo the redfish and snook besides using lures. So in that where's the live well and having a live or bait well how would the added weight of the water affect it also possible locations otherwise great little boat !! I love the flat deck and reentering have to often leave the skiff to sneak up on Mr snook or stealthy fish the shallow grasses.

  • @PackAddict
    @PackAddict Před měsícem

    That looks like the scariest boat ride ever! I don't think I would take this out on any day over mph winds! Looks fun as hell though!

  • @skunk12
    @skunk12 Před 4 měsíci

    Like Kramer from the Sienfeld TV show, Richard gives off that "weird friend" vibe.
    Everyone needs a weird friend.
    🙂

  • @baliton2006
    @baliton2006 Před 9 měsíci

    This thing is sick I want one or two 😂

  • @sonvfave
    @sonvfave Před 9 měsíci +1

    I like the strwngths hand portable
    Wants: under deck rod storage as seen in your custom righing
    Id like a “winged side board” where in the flat sided “wings fold out to add width similar to out riggers doubling width
    I realize my ideas would add weight and probably be a complete redesign

  • @gordiejones2039
    @gordiejones2039 Před 8 měsíci

    great alternative to a kayak and wonderful boat for skinny water in the salt, but as a fly fisher i would like a casting brace or a sissy bar for some standing stability

    • @TinyBoatNation
      @TinyBoatNation  Před 8 měsíci

      That can be added! Where would you put it if you were going to put one?

  • @GringoCurt
    @GringoCurt Před 4 měsíci

    This would be the perfect spear fishing boat! With it, you could catch monsters down here in Drake Bay, Costa Rica.
    If you can get it down here then I'll happily send you home with some action that would truly advertise this craft's potential.
    And we've got plenty of local millionaires, and a billionaire, that would be very interested in a boat that checks all their boxes.
    Great job fellas!

  • @lovesbeer9973
    @lovesbeer9973 Před 9 měsíci

    Very cool. Thanks for the vid

  • @JeffBuonassisi
    @JeffBuonassisi Před 9 měsíci +1

    Now i want to sell my kayak this thing looks awesome.

  • @jameshooker5939
    @jameshooker5939 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You should see all the storage on my 1960 mirror craft 12'

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 Před 9 měsíci

    I love this boat, 3500 aint too bad, I dig it

  • @BigBoiBalu
    @BigBoiBalu Před 9 měsíci

    You sold me in the intro :)

  • @Jaang29
    @Jaang29 Před 9 měsíci

    so much fun , hello from Miami, FL

  • @gaudywidget
    @gaudywidget Před 7 měsíci

    Holy sh@$t chill with the rotation with the 360 camera!

  • @hornsofdio6634
    @hornsofdio6634 Před 9 měsíci

    i like what i see - im near the il/wi border - new sub , thanks for all your info great channel

  • @veeot_dragon300
    @veeot_dragon300 Před měsícem

    i love the idea of that boat though the only negative i see is a lack of a seat (i'm sure one could modify one in onto it). right now i use a 13' flat back canoe with a trolling motor on the back. i have a bad back so i could really use a seat. the best kind of boat is one you can just toss in the bed of the truck and go.
    at the end of the vid you were talking about lighting. i have a friend who just uses those solar charging yard lights on his little boat.