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03-11-2019, 09:07 AM
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Looking for a 12.5 ft inflatable, any suggestions?
I think a inflatable boat at least 12.5 ft long can hold a family with two kids comfortably. otherwise the 11 ft one from costco will be a good choice.
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03-11-2019, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Totem Outfitters in Edmonton carries nice inflatables from " AquaGlide". reasonable prices too.
Aquaglide has a website too.
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03-11-2019, 02:48 PM
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Thought I'd chime in as I do most of my fishing in an inflatable. I've owned a Stryker 10.5" for 5 years and it's as good as the day I bought it. It's a BC based Canadian company and I can't say good enough things about them. Customer service is next to none and their boats are tough to beat. I use a 9.9 Evinrude with mine and at times an electric motor, the only thing I wished different is that I would've bought the next size up. They have the STRYKER RANGER LX 380 (12' 5").
Check them out at: https://strykerboats.com/ I have no affiliation to them except as a very happy customer! 
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03-11-2019, 02:48 PM
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If you are near Red Deer and looking for new, West River Fly Shop, (Was TC Outfitters) Had some real nice ones last summer. They could also be either rowed, or put a small motor on.
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03-11-2019, 03:49 PM
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Argyll Motorsports in Edmonton carries 12 footers. Kodiak Sportsman, Used mine all last summer with no issues. 1750 lbs capacity up to a 20 hp motor. 5 year warranty. Moves good with a 20 hp. Cruises all day with a Minn kota 50 lb thrust 2 adults and gear 3.5 mph. Not sure what area you are from? Duramax01 has a Stryker boat, great boat as well more options available. Depends what you are looking for. Dogfish
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03-11-2019, 05:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton
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Anyone have the Intec Marinar 4 or Intec Quest inflatables? Lots of cool ideas for these on YouTube.
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03-11-2019, 06:08 PM
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First of all what kind of money do you want to spend? And what type of water are your fishing?
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03-11-2019, 06:53 PM
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I looked at this in Costco the day before I went to Barry Jay’s and bought my first boat.
Two 40 something’s in that?
Maybe not.
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03-11-2019, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman
Anyone have the Intec Marinar 4 or Intec Quest inflatables? Lots of cool ideas for these on YouTube.
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I bought the Mariner 4 last year when it was on sale at Cabela's. Only used it about 4 or 5 times but I'm very happy with it. I paired it up with a minn kota 44 and it's great for 2 Adults or 3 smaller people. Works well on pothole lakes or shorter distances and all of it plus fishing gear fits in my sedan.
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03-12-2019, 09:04 AM
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Thank all of you for the information. I live in Calgary and try to spend some fun time with my kids on those beautiful lakes in Kananaskis and southern Alberta. I don't have a truck so I need a boat can be easily deflated and put into my van. I will do some fishing but not seriously. Mariner 4 is a little small for me and doesn't have a hard transom which can allow me to install launching wheels. Kodiak sportsman 12 looks good..
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03-14-2019, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
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Anyone have the Intec Marinar 4 or Intec Quest inflatables? Lots of cool ideas for these on YouTube.
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I have one and have been pretty happy with it. Four seasons, and only have had issues start last season - and mainly because the kids were getting sloppy with how they reel the hooks in. The inflatable seats are a joke, so putting in a rigid floor with swivel seats is a good mod. The boat, motor, vests and fishing gear fit into my compact sedan, along with myself and two kids, so great for doing quick trips.
Use it with a #55 Minn Kota, and it's really good - however, needing to upgrade as the kids are getting bigger and it's getting crowded with all of us and our gear in there.
Also, a proper transom would be nice.
Would almost recommend the Costco one over the Mariner 4, if you're on a budget. It has a transom, and the seats are benches that rest on top of the pontoons, which frees up floor space. Oh, and a rigid floor too.
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03-15-2019, 05:40 AM
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Looking for a 12.5 ft inflatable, any suggestions?
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03-15-2019, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
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I have a Seamax 12.5 heavy duty model that I will be selling if your interested. Aluminum floor, awesome inflatable. Its been used once. PM for more details.
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03-15-2019, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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I have a 14 ft Zodiac Hunt and Fish i want to part with . Send me a PM if your interested . It has a hard bottom as well.
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03-17-2019, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Edmonton
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I bought the Hydroforce Pro mirova from costco 2 years ago and it is as good an inflatable as any out there for a PVC boat for $800 bucks. A 9.9hp will get it on plane and it is very stable in choppy water. I think you will find it a bit small for your purpose though. I take the rear seat out and sit on the side tube and even then with the wife, goldie and gear in it is pretty tight., doable but tight. Great boat though with aluminium floor boards. I use a separate floor board bag to keep the loads light. Most of the time I just use an electric trolling motor for the smaller lakes.
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03-17-2019, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Edmonton
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You should also consider one of the portabote folding boats. They are easy to transport and more durable than an inflatable.
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