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Inflatable boat help (9 posts / 1,804 views)
edski119 edski119
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Post #1 6 Jun 2026 13:30
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Hi all,
I’m after some advice on a sub £400 inflatable.
I’ve never had an opportunity to use a boat before in my fishing with the exception of piking on a punt at Bury hill years ago, so I have no idea where to start.

My trips will be no more than 15 hours tops so need something that packs down relatively small and quite lightweight/easy to pack away onto a portalight barrow for long walks.

As it’ll only be used for occasional baiting up and if I’m lucky, landing a fish. An outboard will not be necessary as they’re not allowed. So something with really good stability when rowing will be a must for a novice user like myself.

I’m thinking a boat of 2m will be a happy medium.

Any recommendations and tips for use will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ed.

djstrauss281 djstrauss281
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Post #2 6 Jun 2026 14:26
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In reply to Post #1
For £400 your options will be limited. If you look at fishdeal they sell the Ultimate 180 Airdeck for £350. They are based on fox eos very good for the money. Packs away small and easy, has an airdeck and relatively light for a inflatable.
edski119 edski119
Posts: 101
Post #3 6 Jun 2026 17:30
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Thank you for the reply.
That looks decent for the money.
Would anyone know how stable the 180 sizes are.
djstrauss281 djstrauss281
Posts: 947
Post #4 6 Jun 2026 18:04
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In reply to Post #3
https://youtu.be/fkWMbuopM94?si=GvHmkBsoDb6w5mOV

There you go pal. I bought one as a trailer boat for gear when I go France. Its very sturdy
edski119 edski119
Posts: 101
Post #5 6 Jun 2026 22:33
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Thanks mate, that looks the part for me.

Cheers.
Hitman Hitman
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Post #6 7 Jun 2026 08:45
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IMG 9004

This looks a decent boat for the money
edski119 edski119
Posts: 101
Post #7 7 Jun 2026 19:23
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Thanks Hitman.
I’ll have a look into that boat as well.
MarkSpod MarkSpod
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Post #8 7 Jun 2026 20:25
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In reply to Post #1
I put one up for sale late last year

“ FOX - 200X 2.0M INFLATABLE BOAT AIR DECK

Bought 3 weeks ago and used for one week in France looking for £540 OVNO collected from Essex”

It’s still sitting in my shed unused, so if you can stretch to £450 it’s yours?
edski119 edski119
Posts: 101
Post #9 8 Jun 2026 07:14
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In reply to Post #8
Thank you for the offer.
I’m going to go for the Ultimate boat.
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