THE TRUTH about the BOTE ROVER - WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY! - micro skiff SUP
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- There’s no such thing as the PERFECT water craft. Everything has its pros and cons. It’s what YOU need that really matters. And, based on what you need is what you should buy. Just because it works for me doesn’t mean it will work for you.
I'm here to give you more insight on what it takes to own a Bote Rover. I want to Give you ALL the FACTS that I've learned thus far. I feel that I have gained some valuable insight/knowledge from my experience.
The Bote Rover is a very popular micro skiff/SUP/hybrid. It can be a big headache or it can be an awesome fishing platform. It depends on what you need and if you can handle something of this nature. A lot of you guys have questions and hopefully this video has answers.
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If you want to buy a Suzuki Outboard motor at a discounted price, contact Paul at Porta-Bote @ 1-800-227-8882. Let him know I sent you (Nick Yim the RX Angler).
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Make the best purchase for YOU. Use this video as a guide in your decision. Any other questions, leave a comment.
$3,000 for 9.9 Suzuki? that's super super high. Bass pro sells 2019, 20hp, electric start, mercury for $3,100. just picked one up at the Katy location.
Hey RX angler! Did you do a pgy1? I’m currently a pharmD student who also likes fishing too and came accords your page!
@@Matt-ly1pz yeah thats a 2k motor not 3 lol.
Thank you!! You gave me the info I need and considering the future fees.
Just buy a jet ski trailer 200.00
Thanks brother, because of your honest video, I've decided to bypass the rover. I'll just put a trolling motor on my kayak lol
Great Idea or buy a real skiff
Was looking at a rover, now I have some very valuable info that I wouldnt have normally had. Thanks a lot! Very informative and worthwhile video.
Man what a great overview of this. SOO many channels claim to have a "complete review" of a product and never mention the price at all. For most of us that is the number one factor on what we even start to look at. For that kind of money something like this would never work for me. I think I could get a brand new 14 foot jon boat for a fraction of that price and do 90% of what the Bote could do but I do see some of the appeal.
All The Hobbies
Yeah but aluminum is corrosive in saltwater
@@Anthony-rv5io Saltwater can be corrosive on aluminum but there are literally millions of aluminum boats used in salt water. With proper care they will last more than your lifetime so that is not really a concern.
All The Hobbies I guess it’s ok if you leave it in dry storage but you can’t leave it in the water
@@Anthony-rv5io Who the heck leaves a jon boat in the water? Such a weird conversation. Even if you left it in the water and 10 years later you had to buy a brand new one you would still pay less than buying this boat once. LOL
All The Hobbies
I’m sorry your so offended
Great video for those interested. I've had mine for a year now and love it but I would add the following: (1) I have a 6 hp motor and its plenty and weighs only 50 lbs. Really depends how fast you want to get places. (2) Unloading is easy but loading after a trip can be easy too if you do the following: (a) Take the motor off, if you have 6 hp (lighter) you turn two screws and its off (you're going to flush it anyway when you get home so take it off now) (b) with a foam pad or big beach towel place it under the Rover and tip it on its side to mount the wheels--super easy! (c) load the Rover into your truck nose first--this allows you to take the wheels off after its in your truck with ease. The only other advice I would add is you'll need a cooler or something to sit on (I bought the 5 gal Kula and love it) or you'll need an extender handle for your motor to operate the throttle while you stand (if you prefer standing). Also, skip the power poll but get the sand spike and tie a rope to it (with stryo buoy)--this way you can control whether you want to fish with your face into the wind (tie rope to front of rover) or back to the wind (tie rope to back of Rover) and if you land a monster you can remove the rope because your going to get towed and don't have to worry about a big pole sticking up when your battling the fish. Finally, most dealers will give you a cash discount on the Rover and I found a lightly used Craigslist 6 hp Tohatsu motor. If your worrying about Tohatsu, don't, if you buy a Mercury 6 hp at Bass Pro or West Marine its actually a Tohatsu (with a $600 Mercury sticker on it)--no kidding. All in all, I got my Rover, motor, wheels, grab rack, sand spear spare gas tank/mount and kula for under $5k and that's only a couple hundred more that a fully rigged Pro Angler. I love it and when my son goes with me I can tow his kayak behind the Rover and go farther and faster than anyone in a Kayak. Note to Kayak purists--I still love my Kayak but when I want to go further and faster you can't beat a Rover. RX, thanks for the great video but buyers should consider these alt observations. Oh, you forgot to add that if your putting it in your truck you absolutely need the bed extender and they can be pricy but there are lots of options ($100-$400 range).
Mark Toch good stuff. Thanks.
This is a really interesting video. It reminds me of some decisions I’ve made involving kayak purchases and rigging. You learn a lot and truthfully the only wrong decisions are the ones you don’t learn from or the ones from which you never return. Fishing and boating require a measure of safety if nothing else.
One of the most honest and objective reviews out there. I really appreciate that. I'm still not turned off of the micro skiff idea. At first, I thought there's no way I'd pay that much money for something that small sts, but when you factor in the convenience of not having to own, store, and maintain an entire boat coupled with the impressive customization advances in micro skiffs (not to mention their ability to navigate waterways that boats could never get to) then the price starts to become less of a factor.
Thanks for the honest review. Florida's coastal fishing varies greatly depending on where you are. There may be a few areas where you can buzz around on plane without worries, but there are many places, especially on the Gulf coast that require local knowledge and a lot of practice to navigate. 10k islands for example, is a maze of wicked nasty oyster bars that are completely hidden under a couple inches of stained water at high tide, but will be protruding a couple feet out of the water a couple hours later on low tide. There are plenty of areas completely inaccessible to anything but paddle power or push pole.
And getting stuck is much easier than getting UNSTUCK!! Especially in the WIND!!
Thank you for the tutorial. In the multitude of consultants there is success and happiness. There is no other walkthrough like yours !!! Fine job.
Great video, definitely needed for the Rover since there is so little info on it. In my experience (i have the 6hp Mercury) the Wheel Rac is useless too. The Bote performs as expected but it is much harder to handle than i originally anticipated. The worst things I have experienced with the Rover have been with the actual Comapny, Bote has been an absolute nightmare to deal with so far. The issues I have had with the Rover have been amplified when trying to get them solved with the company. Once again, great video i'm glad someone ended up making it. Keep the content coming!
Great video u nailed it that’s a great little boat going to purchase one in near future hopefully can buy a used one 👍
I appreciate the video. It’s good someone goes over all the pros and cons of owning one. I have a rackham and use similar wheels with similar problems.
I think if I pull the trigger I will use a trailer.
Superb video. Almost no filler. Just facts and breakdowns. Refreshing to watch. Definitely armed me with the facts I need to make a decision.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. Very informative and well done.
Great video, very informative. I'm currently looking to purchase one, your insights are a great piece of knowledge to shop with. Very helpful
Love your content man. Super awesome videos!
Great video man!! I’ve been looking into one!!
Really great video RX Angler. Thank you for all the solid info.
Great video!!!! Lots of details and good tips. Thanks.
I had a fishing kayak and put a 2.2hp honda on the back, then it got flogged from my garage when I was at work. It was more hassle than it was worth! I think the fishing modified jet ski's are the way to go now-day's!
Thanks for the video!
I like your videos, you always seem in a good mood, patient and joyful, something to look for.
What is the hitch extender you are using to load you small boat and kayak.
Thanks in advance from Quebec, Canada.
Thank you Nick👌 I think it's safe to say that we all appreciate this video. Because this type of craft is NOT for everyone. Thanks for looking out for us👍
Thanks for info🤗 a lot to think about when thinking of purchasing
one🤔👍🏽
I would just put a trolling motor on the yak, you guys mainly fish marsh areas with All the options with retractable mounts and GPS guided motors. Great insight video. For me to much hassle for that price.
excellent review. For price keep in mind that the comparable price to other options is the $3500 for the Skiff. Everything else is the engine, etc. you would have to buy with any other option. Including possibly a trailer....etc. It is what it is. The cart wheels agreed are a pain and there are other options.
Awesome video man.. my least favorite part of a trip is dragging my pa14 up a steep beach, as you described the bote, nothing pleasurable is 100% hassle free lol.
Good video on pros and cons. I ended up with the solo skiff. I think if you get a trailer it will make your life a lot easier. I have one for my skiff and it's not that bad at all.
Soloskiff>boterover
Great video for someone who is thinking of purchasing one. Not for me but I’m sure for some it will be a great fit.
Great video!!! Thanks for the heads up.
Verry Nice explanation. I will stick to my kayak and m’y minkota . Mutch more easy to manage !
Thanks brother
I always fallow you. This machine is a killer and you provide confidence keep going!!
Great review,....very informative!!
I was thinking of one for the Lower Laguna Madre,....
I might just go the route of a well kept 2-man scooter
A Great, GREAT instructional video! Thank you for passing on what you have learned! I am a newbie, that has recently ordered the Native Watercraft Titan Propel 13.5 Kayak. I saw the bed extender that you purchased, and are using. You made no derogatory statements about your extender, so I presume that you are happy with it. Any comments for, or against using that particular truck-bed extender?? I will need one as well for my 6-foot bed, Tacoma truck.
Thanks again! You provided a well-thought-out instructional monolog, captured by superb video editing!
Great review! I’m looking into this as a surfer who wants to use it to get me to new places with my foil and possibly tow it.
I want to get into fishing. And hell, I’ve seen guys fish off surfboards so this is totally possible.
$3k isn’t bad. This packs into a bag that fits in a car. I can’t touch a USED RHIB for under $5k. This is a slick setup.
Great review, I’m definitely going for a gheenoe lt25 👍👍
Great video, extremely informative!! Thank you
Thanks Nick i bought one. and this is the best Rover review on CZcams
Thanks for the review. Best review on a bote Rover by far. This too much for me and I'm not cheap. I like my toys jet ski, fourwheeler yadda yadda.... but if I'm spending over $8,000 after tax I'd rather get a regular used boat or at least a jon boat with a nice motor on it, but to each his own.
Great video. I have that micro power pole on my PA 14 and agree with you....Great tool!!
Nicely done. Thanks for the info! I have my eye on a SEADOO Fish Pro. Your video solidified my decision. 👍🏼
glad I can help with your decision. good luck!
Thank you great video, I have a solo skiff, I’m going to demo this one
Thank you and I sure did learn a lot from this presentation!
*....EXCELLENT REVIEW!. THANK-YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!*
Holy f that’s a fortune. You’ve got almost eight grand in that thing. 😱.
It’s cool looking, but honestly I’d much rather buy two Hobie Outbacks and a trailer for that money. Better access to the water I want to get to, MUCH easier loading and unloading, less mechanics/maintenance to worry about, no gasoline or oil...and the comfort factor. I don’t like the fact that your only option is sitting on a cooler all day.
It’s awesome that you and others love them but the Rover is absolutely not for me. Thank you for your video because it absolutely solidified that fact in my mind!
The Fishing Family that’s cause he bought a Japanese motor
I have an ATAK 140 and while it isn't as heavy I have found the easiest way to load and unload at boat ramps is to just back my truck down the ramp to where tires are in the water and bed extender is only like 3-6 in out of water, grab my long rope and just push it off the back and pull it back in secure it and park my truck. For loading just vice versa back down and into the water, grab your rope and push it out, then climb up in the truck bed and pull it up onto the extender and bed. Just found your channel and loving the reviews.
Thanks for the information. I think I could buy a very decent used fishing boat for a lot less than $6,500...wow, I had no idea these things cost that much. Good video.
WOW...thanks for the info. I learned a lot.
Thanks, this was a great video. I am also looking for a fishing kayak/jon boat/inshore boat.
I just can't see this as a viable option, though. The cons are pretty concerning. And the price? whew, it makes the Hobie kayaks blush.
Great vid!
That's a lot of overhang off your truck bed! I'd be nervous as hell hauling that thing around town! And then loading and offloading it ..wow looks very cumbersome. Enjoy your hobby man thanks for the video!
Saw those sweet Paddle boards last year at the Stand Up for the Cure at Newport Dunes, Ca.
I am using a Jet ski for fishing. I understand the trailer problems. I like your machine. its cool.
Nice review, thanks for your time
Nice video. We have a Bote Rover too. But we also built a microskiff canoe. TBH, the 15' Pelican canoe with a 6 hp, grab rack, beats the rover hands down EVERY in EVERY category. The only benefit I can think of where the Rover wins is the self bailing hull. But the canoe can be filled with water and still float
Check out wilderness systems heavy duty kayak cart and go with the hard plastic wheels. The design of Botes cart will eventually crack the bottom of the bote board like it did to mine. I’m having to flex seal the holes and hoping it won’t take on anymore water
Awesome video, but what would you call the thing you used to load the rover in the back of your truck. I think that’s really smart to have and so easy, and how much would it be. Thank you
Wow, that powerpole is expensive! In fact, that whole rig is expensive!
Great honest review nice job!
The Solo Skiff is currently $1849 😎 I think I would go that route if I got one.
Same
Ive seen the solo for 1500 used
If you use a boat launch you might back your truck as far as you can into the water until your board will float and skip the wheels attachment.
if you don't mind a getting little wet. Try this only on a cement ramp!
I have a friend who dose this and it works great. when your board in the water at a safe depth gently lower it into the water then just tie it up and park you truck.
But do a dry run first make sure your deep enough in the water will not hit bottom.
Watching your unloading video looked just like he does it, except he had backed into the water that his wheels were a little 3/4 under water on a (cement ramp only).
Awesome video good fishing
great video man. I live on a river in FL that flows out into some nice flats/mangrove islands. Too far to paddle but too many hazards for my bay boat. this setup would be perfect. I wonder if you could get a better set of wheels.. like a wide dolly with big wheels.. just a thought
Fantastic review,thank you.. What did you catch ?
Great tips. Very helpful
First off those Tohatsu outboards are pretty reliable and I think a 9.9hp is a little bit much for the Rover.
I would pass on this and buy a Custom Gheenoe lt10 or maybe an lt25 (but i'd have to drive a ways to get one). I like the Bote Rover and micro skiffs in general but I couldnt justify it the more I research it. Thanks to your video here I am convinced that it isn't for me.
Thanks for the honesty & sharing 🤙👊
great breakdown of the Bote, Nick.
Put bungees on top of the scupper cart. Run the bungee through the scupper and find a spot to strap the bungee to. When you lift up the rover, the bungee pulls the cart into the scuppers.
Thanks bro love everything. Fantastic video 👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing, now I have a better understanding of how much this thing actually cost.
The CZcams algorithm is scary accurate… literally just saw a random video on another fishing channel and was wondering what the heck their vessel was… next video I saw was this. Been a fan of RXA for a while and glad I gave this a watch!
A great, informative video and your last piece of advice was so key. RENT a unit or something similar and test out your thoughts. Hats off bro.
My 'power pole' is a 1" square piece of walnut extending off a single spike flounder gig. I put a T-handle on top. It goes on the side of kayak opposite the side I keep the paddle on and I attach it to the anchor trolley so the kayak can be positioned. Saved $850.
I think this thing is pretty damn cool. If you’re looking to find something motorized to fish, this thing is a beast. My dad was looking for something to take a couple people out to the sand bar so he picked up a 16ft Saturn inflatable with a 20 hp Mercury and he paid about the same thing. Obviously it’s not ideal for fishing, but it’s definitely a fun little Sunday sand bar machine.
You could get a sick bass boat or pontoon boat for the combined price of the bote rover.
Great video! Thanks
thanks for this. Very helpful.
i think it would load/unload much easier if you installed a roller on the hitch bar, maybe add a keel guard
Oh hell naw. I’m glad I can just watch you. That bote cost more than my center console striper boat. But it’s what you love to do.
Thanks for making this. A lot of thing I kinda thought about the rover were true. Something else I wish you could touch on is the plaining. Seems like ever video and photo of the rover, the bow is super high and it never plains out. Just a really inefficient design it seems for the money..... I got a Gheenoe for about what you paid for just the Rover hull and it came with a 25hp lol
Tuesday the 9th will have a light NW wind. Rare opportunity to work the north side of the bay. If you ever wanted to work greens lake here is your chance.
I'm 73 and I'm running into the same exact loading issue with my 120 AutoPilot. It's all easy until it comes to getting the 120 onto the Malone cart coming out of the water. I've cut 3" off of the Malone tracks so they don't stick up so high when loading... That made it a buch easier but I still have to pull the heavy kayak completely out of the water and pick up the 120 from the REAR only to set it on the Rack. Coming from the front is way too heavy even with the Minn Kota Removed. One cool thing is I removed the front passange seat and stowed the middle and back. I can then shove the Yak and the Malone attached into my Caravan .. Leave the back hatch open. It's an easy unload at the House when I get home. Roll it right on into the Garage "Man Cave".
Hi thank you for a very informative review i just want to ask i paddle board myself, hows the difficulty or how do you manage to come back up if incase you fall off any experience on that?Thank you
Really great review!
Great video. How far does it hang out of your truck and is legal to drive like that?
A trailer does add expense and maintenance especially when you dip them in saltwater but they make life so much easier.
Man when I first saw this video, before I opened it I was saying to myself... It's For Sale. Glad I was WRONG. Great video for those that don't know. I'm sure your time will benefit some potential BOTE owner. Also glad to see your keeping the 9.9 Suzuki too. It won't be long before your ripping across the water in search of new skinny waters. Nick if you don't mind, what's the percentage of fish you catch in 12" or LESS of water? Thumbs up on the video. 👍 Tight Lines and Full Limits to Ya.!
The weak link is the wheel rac. I got mine in August (already inflated) and it sat in my hot van and blistered out on one wheel. I returned it the next day. Under-inflate in hot weather.
I tried to use without a trailer, but it's pretty hard to get it up on my ladder rack. I work out of a Ford van and thought I could do it. It takes me 30 minutes to unload from the roof, then load the motor and all the gear and gas tanks. I now pull a trailer - much quicker and easier.
Enjoying the videos. Bring it to Destin....we'll cruise Crab Island.
Russell Fife I’ll take you up on that offer
@@RXAngler, my Rover is currently waiting for repairs. I took my cheap kayak out yesterday just to get out there. I damaged my board with sharp edges on the 4-wheel rack that I made. If you cut or crack the board, DO NOT put it back in. It's like a sponge and may take weeks to drain.
Great review. Post some fishing vids from it.
I'm looking at the bote to buy. I think a trailer would be the way to go.
Muchas gracias por la información ! I think i keep my Kayak !
Thanks is for the video great information.
Best honest review by far!
Excellent video man.
Nice, informative video! I like your videos. No whining. Make more individual videos. Bought a Hobie Revolution, sail, Sidekicks and a Yakima trailer. A year later, I wanted a Tandem Island :(
Too $$ and both too heavy.
Thanks man! I appreciate it.
My Perfect watercraft is an OldTown 106 with Spot Lock. That would be a little lighter, and would fit in my van with the back hatched closed.... That would be perfection. Hope Old Town is listening.
Great vid thanks!
Hey man. Good video idea: compare your Rover to my Live Watersports L4 Expedition with motor. I'm local to Houston.
great video btw!
Great review
Just a regular kayak cart. The ones that don't go in the scupper holes. You put next to your boat at an angle and you lift it up and drop on it but it needs a strap.
Did you consider the Bote Rover Aero/Inflatable? Would probably only need a 3.5hp outboard. That combination would be easily portable plus advantage of deflating the boat after use to save space.