Anyone have this boat? If so do you like it?

Saleenguy · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 09:26 PM

http://www.affordabledreamboats.com/

I am thinking about getting one.

Would love to hear opinions form owners.

Even if you have one, or had one, and hate it, please chime in.

I would rather know before buying what people think.

Thanks

sierraben · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Looks interesting. I'm not sure I trust the front ramp from eventually leaking, though.
I wonder how it would fair in rough waters.

Old93junk · #3 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 12:42 AM

Looks like it would be great for amphibious landings!.......miniature Higgins boat.
Quite unconventional and unique in todays look alike boat world. (I too question its rough water capability)

ckal704 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 07:32 AM

Looks cool.
But I agree that the front end would probably get racked in rough water causing a leak. But then again, it probably wouldn't be a gushing leak and could probably just be self-drained out the rear plug as long as the boat was moving forward. Might want to put a 12v sump/bilge pump in the stern to be on the safe side.

Saleenguy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:32 AM

Thanks for the thoughts guys.

I had already figured on putting a bilge pump in it if we get one.

It will I think be perfect for hauling our dirt bikes, quad, etc, and a boat once at the lake, easily towable behind the motorhome we plan to buy.

megawatt00 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:45 AM

Marty send Barry ZX250 a pm. He is very knowledgeable with all types of boats. He may be able to answer some of your questions.

Saleenguy · #7 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megawatt00

Marty send Barry ZX250 a pm. He is very knowledgeable with all types of boats. He may be able to answer some of your questions.

Thanks Jim, I will.

J_E_Summit · #8 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 11:58 AM

There is a company in PG that has been selling, or atleast trying to sell, these boats for a few years. I have never actually seen one outside of their lot though. I will try to dig up the company name.

Saleenguy · #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:13 PM

Thanks Jason

fabmandelux · #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 05:27 PM

I kinda like the idea, but it would never work here on the Columbia River. It can go from flat calm to 8-10 foot waves in 20 minutes! People are killed here every year on the river that don't know it............