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Personally, the next boat I'll be getting will be something around an 11ft rigid. Had my inflatable a good few years and it's on its last legs now so will invest in a decent fibre glass if I can. If not plastic but these can't be repaired as easy but do tend to last a while
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In reply to Post #31
Really depends fully on how deep your pockets are, where you fish and how often
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In reply to Post #30
I dont have one yet. I just rent/borrow my friends boat. Ive been meaning to buy one once I save enough money. Im currently going through the thread Im hoping maybe I can get an idea on what boat to buy.
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In reply to Post #29
Can I warn against anything less than 2 metres in length. I bought one this size, but it is a pain to row as there just isn't the room to stretch out your legs to avoid the oars.
I only got it as you didn't need a licence for a boat under 2 metres in Mequinenza, but they changed the rules and I still needed to get it registered.
If you look around there are carpy green boats available from non carp suppliers in the UK. I can't remember where I got mine from at the moment. It has the good air deck, but the transom isn't square to the sides of the dinghy. As I don't use an outboard this wasn't an issue for me, although 5km a day rowing to put the baits out is hardly a holiday.
It may never get used again as I am done with Meq now, and I don't think it is enough boat for the Po.
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Bic 245. have wheels on them so can be used by one person. light enough to put on the roof of a car should you need too. Not the cheapest (think 600 odd new). the odd one comes up on ebay and will go for 450 ish.
good boat that was last years
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Breathing life back into this post.
I never got an inflatable, I’ve just got a syndicate ticket where I can use boats, due to time and the option to leave them onsite I think I’m leaning more towards getting a rigid boat now.
I have looked online but can’t find too much as I don’t really know what I’m looking for, I found a BIC on the tackle box, seemed quite expensive once you include shipping, Decathalon do a fun yak 250 which to me looks ok. Would have preferred to get something second hand in fairness but eBay doesn’t seem to have much. Or I’m just not searching for the right criteria.
Do people think a 250 would be big enough for 1 person, dog (Labrador) all the gear for a weekend?
What are you lot using?
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After a bit of researching whilst fishing I have gone and purchased the Talamex Aqualine 230 slotted,it got good reviews and load capacity,the weight is only 18.8 kilos and cost £425.
So time will tell if it’s good but it a damm sight cheaper and lighter than the raptor boats 👍
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In reply to Post #21
The 2mtr fast range still comes in at 28kilos I’ve been looking at the zodiac and quicksilver roll up boats they are a little more expensive but they are also lighter 👍
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In reply to Post #1
I know it's not an inflatable/dinghy but I have a foldable boat for more than 15 years and I can't recommend it more, it's always in good conditions just a bit faded in colour.
With it I fished in estate lakes as well as in great expanse of waters like the mighty Bolsena but more than other I fished Cassien with it, almost everytime on my own. I tie the boat on the car roof like a surfboard, it take 5 min. to put the seats up, it can take load of tackle and is perfect for travel in search for swims with all the stuff. It's easy and fast to row as well as with an electric motor more than an inflatable.
Mine is an Italian model no more on the market but there's a German model (a lot of German carp angler that fish cassien have one) and a dutch model (if the memory serve me right it's called "porta bote")
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In reply to Post #20
Mines an ally floor..
Bit more or a p.i.t.a. to setup but much sturdier/stronger than air deck I would imagine
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In reply to Post #12
Can't remember the make of mine of the top of my head, but if you actually look into carefully, all these "carpy" inflatables are all made from the same factory in China..
I was in contact with them before I bought mine, it just worked out cheaper to just buy one that was already here due to shipping and import fees etc..
Yeah I suppose 8 years ain't bad going, and I've reglued it all again, it should hold up for a few more hopefully 
And as has been suggested, the proper Zodiac's are much better quality
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In reply to Post #17
Have you seen the raptor 230 fast, its smaller/ lighter than the regular/ wide range.
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In reply to Post #16
I was hoping people would come on here and reinforce what I thought I already knew, carp branded boats offer nothing more than cheaper alternatives other than a nice paint job. With this in mind I know that I can look for something down my local boat yard with confidence that I won’t need to buy again in a few years time which was my worry.
I know from buying carp clothing that it’s just over priced rubbish and army surplus is the way forward, I was fairly confident that boats would be the same but needed to check, I’m happy I did though as an air deck seems to be the way forward and I wouldn’t have known that before. Even though I owned an air deck previously I presumed that a rigid base would be better
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In reply to Post #17
How big is the raptor and are you looking to sell
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In reply to Post #16
And this is the exact reason I started the thread
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I’m looking at getting another one but small about two mts long but it has to be light the raptor I have I far too heavy for me.
Any suggestions fellas
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In reply to Post #15
We were fishing France before the carpy brands invented boats, tripods, cooking shelters, gas cookers, toasters and whatever they can slap their brand name on.
Everything is catered for these days by the carpy brands,... but there is a whole world of tackle and tactics out there when we take off our carpy blinders.
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In reply to Post #14
I used to have a 320 zodiac well before I wanted to go exploring, was a solid boat tbf. I’m glad there has been a few people on here own boats that arnt dedicated carp boats, it’s made my mind up that I’ll just get a non carp tax model of boat and save myself a bomb, if it lasts me 8 years I’ll be chuffed.
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In reply to Post #1
Got a zodiac myself.
It’s not Carpy green but in my opinion outshines carp made inflatables these days.
Used on the big ressies in France a fair few times now and wins over most others. My pal is changing from a Fox 290 to a zodiac after seeing mine on chantecoq this summer. the Zodiac looked a lot better made / sturdier in the water. The Raptors are good but I’d still take the zodiac.
Good luck in choice
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In reply to Post #11
Thanks for your input. Is the only reason you won’t get an inflatable just because of the glue issue? What make is you boat? 8 years seems like not bad mileage out of a dingy in my opinion
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In reply to Post #10
I bought a 270 inflatable with ally floor an I can just about get me and all my gear for several nights fishing in one hit (super useful if your own your own)
However I've had it now for nearly 8 years and this year all the glue starting to come unstuck and the transom was literally falling off. Glued it all back together again but it was a p.i.t.a.
Doubt I'd ever buy an inflatable again because of this, I'll probably keep my eyes out for a decent rigid when this one eventually become no longer worth repairing.
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In reply to Post #1
In reply to Post #1
Had an inflatable dinghy and on large lakes you are simply blown about.
And they are a real pain to row about.
For our fishing we bought a rigid 3,6m jeanneau with a dedicated trailer.
No more worrying about rocks and punctures, unsinkable, decent to row, it will take all your gear and then some.
And you can even enjoy a days fishing from the boat.
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In reply to Post #8
An Air deck is an all round more stable platform and can be stood in with ease.
I would be looking well away from the Boats aimed at Carp Anglers with the silly tax you will pay and look at a quality 2nd hand craft.
For example, , I have an Air deck and Air keel Quicksilver 270 that will actually get onto the plane with and 55lb thrust outboard and cost me £102 from Ebay .
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In reply to Post #6
Hi can you explain why the air deck makes a difference please? is it just the weight when carried overlong distances?
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In reply to Post #5
I am happy with the quality. Ive hit it off the side of the stand many times, against overhanging branches and it has not punctured yet, Ive had it almost a year now and use it every week. The material on the Raptor would be better for sure. The raptor is twice the price but its twice the boat. The bark one I have only has a slatted floor and a flat bottom. The Raptor has the inflatable floor and a V-keel.
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I've had a few and by far the best boat I've ever owned is a raptor.
Nowhere as cheap as a bark, but the material is thicker and the air deck is invaluable.
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In reply to Post #3
Hi thanks for the reply,
I have also been looking at the BARK BT-290, its very cheap at only £380.
What was the build quality like for yours? I'm worried about the age old saying "buy cheap buy twice" and if I'm going to be buying another one in a few years because its not up to the job or it keeps getting a puncture I think I would rather just outlay the cost for a decent one right from the start, that saying however if they are good quality I would rather spend my money on other bits I will need for PL fishing like and echo etc.
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In reply to Post #2
Hi,
Thanks for your quick reply, I don't really have a budget right now, I will set that depending on what my needs are. Would still be good to hear from others what they are using although I will definitely give the tackle box a ring too.
Regards
Luke
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In reply to Post #1
Hi have a Bark 260NP which is 30cm longer than the Raptor 230, but the Raptor is slightly wider and I can fit the below gear in it in one run. Cost me 310 on amazon, it does the job. I have been looking the Raptor 230 fast and really like it, its gonna be my next purchase. With all the gear it would be difficult to fit 2 people in it, without the gear no problem. For one person and gear I wouldnt go smaller than a 230. If you are looking to move 2 people and gear I used to have a 330 and that just about did the job.
Bivvy.
Wrap.
Bedchair.
3 rods, net and sling.
Small cooler box.
Bait boat bag.
Food bag.
Fox FX rucksack.
Rig station.
86AH battery.
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In reply to Post #1
What is your budget ?
I would call the Tackle box up on 01322 292400 and ask their advice for your budget.
They have an impressive range of both the Jochym Marine Fishmaster inflatables and Fox inflatables.
Did notice these boats on the recent Korda program at Lake Cassein.
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Hi All,
I am in the market for a boat/dingy, however there's many different types and sizes out there and I'm feeling rather lost.
I don't want to go out and spend a fortune on a boat that is too big for my requirements or again too small nor do I want to buy a make others wouldn't recommend.
The boat will be used for moving equipment between swims on French Lakes, public and private, we do have another smaller rigid boat between us for playing fish however would like if possible for the boat to be of a size I can do that too incase my fishing partner doesn't attend a trip.
I have been looking at a Raptor 230? does that sound suitable?
What are you all using?
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