Any flyfishing raft guys? looking to buy one

[lak2004]

Another one similar to RMR is RioCraft. They seem like good boats but I have no first hand experience. I know the owner and she is a boater and her partner in the business is a fisherman.

 

[S.Clancy]

This almost literally mimics my use case. Can you please post some pics, specs on the frame, etc?

Man, I'm not great at taking pics. I can get some measurements and photos of everything once the snow melts off a bit.

Here's the front of the boat with a nice westslope....

 

[Dos Perros]

Man, I'm not great at taking pics. I can get some measurements and photos of the everything once the snow melts off a bit.

Here's the front of the boat with a nice westslope....View attachment 818574

Ah I can look up specs. What frame did you go with?

 

[307]

I have one of the much-maligned and mocked fly craft boats. The X, I believe.

It's small enough and light enough that I can manage it as one person without a trailer. I can tip it up on top of my pick up and truck cap by myself and mostly move and drag it around without another person. I have a E propulsion electric outboard motor for it, which works OK. Not super impressed with the motor but it's clean and efficient and I don't need a whole lot of power for the raft anyway.

This is my first boat, and I am mostly satisfied. The rod holder is a weak point in the design, but overall it meets my needs, and since I came from a place of not knowing anything about boats or rafts, it seemed like a pretty good package to get started.

 

[S.Clancy]

Ah I can look up specs. What frame did you go with?

OSG Drifter 13 - Outcast Boats

The OSG Drifter 13.0 is a fishing raft package that won't break the bank. The raft is constructed with a heavy-duty PVC shell, filled with airtight urethane AIREcells. *Oars not Included — 9' oar recommended

www.outcastboats.com

This is functionally what I have. I believe Outcast is rebranded Aire boats. Aire Super Puma will have the 10-yr warranty tho.

Mine has the fishing frame with anchor setup. Anchor is key for fishing most rivers, I do leave the anchor at home for some sections as it can be a safety hazard at times and I have lost anchors in the large substrate in whitewater sections.

I also have some self-made rod storage on the sides. I would suggest something like this as I have seen alot of rods get broken without it

Edit: It looks from the picture that the Outcast boat is a Tributary (Aire made, but slightly lesser quality and a different build than the Super Puma)

 

[3forks]

Ah I can look up specs. What frame did you go with?

For you or anyone else looking at options, Leo Larson makes great frames, trailers, and has package options.

Price points vary, but he’s a helpful guy and a conversation with him would be worth the time.

Westslope Raft Package — Montana Raft Frames

Our Westslope Raft Package is a combination of the lightest weight raft and modular aluminum raft frame on the market.

www.montanaraftframes.com

 

[S.Clancy]

OSG Drifter 13 - Outcast Boats

The OSG Drifter 13.0 is a fishing raft package that won't break the bank. The raft is constructed with a heavy-duty PVC shell, filled with airtight urethane AIREcells. *Oars not Included — 9' oar recommended

www.outcastboats.com

This is functionally what I have. I believe Outcast is rebranded Aire boats. Aire Super Puma will have the 10-yr warranty tho.

Mine has the fishing frame with anchor setup. Anchor is key for fishing most rivers, I do leave the anchor at home for some sections as it can be a safety hazard at times and I have lost anchors in the large substrate in whitewater sections.

I also have some self-made rod storage on the sides. I would suggest something like this as I have seen alot of rods get broken without it

Edit: It looks from the picture that the Outcast boat is a Tributary (Aire made, but slightly lesser quality and a different build than the Super Puma)

@Dos Perros I looked into it, they still offer the package that is basically a mirror image of my boat (Outcast rebranded Aire Super Puma). https://www.outcastboats.com/product/pac-1300/

 

[Dos Perros]

For you or anyone else looking at options, Leo Larson makes great frames, trailers, and has package options.

Price points vary, but he’s a helpful guy and a conversation with him would be worth the time.

Westslope Raft Package — Montana Raft Frames

Our Westslope Raft Package is a combination of the lightest weight raft and modular aluminum raft frame on the market.

www.montanaraftframes.com

I had already researched his stuff, found him when I was looking for a trailer with a motorcycle deck. I want to also haul my dual-sport to run my own shuttles. He has nice stuff, I could see myself adding lots of options and ending up with a handsomely expensive trailer!

 

[Dos Perros]

What's the deal with the raised rowing seats? I assume higher seat means shorter oars, but then also higher COG / less stable, catch more wind?