| Specifically designed for fisherman and weekend hunting expeditions, the large-sized Sevylor HF360 Fish Hunter inflatable boat provides room for four to six boaters and can be used with a 2.5 horsepower (HP) gas motor at the stern (when used with optional Sevylor Motor Mount). It also can be used with an optional Sevylor 12 Volt motor at the stern or bow of the boat without use of motor mount. The inflatable floor allows the boat to be easily rolled up and ready to go in minutes, and it's easy to store. It includes two inflatable seats, a gear bag, and a battery pouch. It also offers two tunnel chambers for improved lateral stability, swivel oarlocks, two fishing pole holders, four drain plugs, Boston safety valves, chafing pad, and a plethora of tie downs and grablines. Specifications: - Length overall (LOA): 12 feet
- Beam: 5 feet
- Weight: 48 pounds
- Maximum engine power: 2.5 HP
- Capacity: 6 persons
- Weight capacity: 1200 pounds
Tech Talk:
Boston Valve: A large, screw-on valve that can't accidentally be unplugged and provides quick deflation (by just opening up the valve and allowing air to escape). About Sevylor
In 1948 in Vitry, a small suburb of Paris, France, Berco Grimbert created an electronics company called Societe Electronique de Vitry, or SEVY for short. Soon, a friend of Grimbert's from New York commissioned SEVY to produce high frequency welding machines capable of fusing a new material called PVC (poly vinyl chloride). SEVY's machines worked very well and the American friend developed a very successful business manufacturing swimming pool related products. He then taught SEVY how to work with PVC. One of the first PVC products SEVY produced was inflatable bathtub called Dou Dou. It was an instant hit in postwar France--mothers could bathe their children even where no facilities were available. The media hailed Dou Dou as a significant invention. Soon, SEVY added small pools and flotation devices such as rings, beach balls, and inflatable swim jackets to its product line. Safe, hygienic products, made of PVC and designed for portability, durability and convenience, became the SEVY trademark. The company quickly outgrew its small facilities in Vitry. Mr. Grimbert accepted an attractive offer from the French government to take over a defunct textile factor in the tiny Alsatian village of Buhl. After establishing its new headquarters, the company added the letters "lor" to its name, and became Sevylor. In French, l'or means gold. By coincidence, or possibly fate, Sevylor has proven to be "as good as gold" to its owners, retailers, consumers, and employees. |
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 Single mom, 2 kids and a dog... |
| Review Date: June 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rev.Kirkby, Pinellas Park, FL USA |
I've had both the 9'2" and the 12' Fish Hunter. Got the first one the year my husband passed away as a way of distracting us. It came as a package with battery, oars and electric troller.
My boys were 15 and 9, and we had a miniature shepherd and that boat took us through probably 2 dozen impromptu lake trips the first year. Packed up the boys, (light)fishing gear, a couple of backpacks and a stuff-sack of food, 'strapped' the tent onto one side and laid the sleeping bags in the bottom (on top of a good tent liner)for 'paws' protection, loaded up the dog and took off (we have even towed a smaller 2-man Sevylor hauling a cooler, camp stove, water and extra 'dry-bags' of food, but had to use the oars rather than the troller).
As far as inflating it, 15 minutes the first time, cos I was clueless! Second time, maybe 8 minutes using a rechargeable; 5 minutes with a.c. pump...so what I did a lot of times was inflate it with the electric one, tie it to the roof of my car and take the d.c. one in case of emergency...which I never had. Deflation takes a bit longer but only cos you really should "squeeze" the air out.
We were comfortable enough in that 9' boat, even with all the gear and the dog. But I was 5'2" @ 121 lbs., son #1 was 5'8" @ 181, son #2 was 4'11" @ 140 and the dog was about 60 lbs and stood 2' tall and about 2.5' nose to rump. Although you might have fit 4 adults, I think it would've been a bit cramped and a little less stable (not that you'd dump over as long as everybody stayed sat), cos let's face it, it sits on top of the water with no ballast and no keel.
It's a toughie though! Even though there were dead trees in the water of one of the lakes (learned about them the hard way!), we managed to get to "our" island and back without a hitch. I was worried there was unseen damage, but when we got home I blew it up tight and checked...nothing.
I did sustain a cat claw puncture when my dog chased a cat that was in it about to use it as a litter box, but the included kit worked fine. A friend suggested investing in a roll of boat repair tape for inflateables, that will stick even when you make the repair under water. I had occasion to use it when I purchased the 12' and the repair patch is still in place, June 2008!
Incidentally, I purchased the 9' back in 1999. I bought the 12' in 2002. My son inherited the 9'...it will soon be one of his emergency dingies on his "real" boat. The 12' is still going strong...except my younger son wants it.
So I guess I'll be gettin' another 12' for my old, OLD age!
Honestly? I'd rather have a Sevylor Fish Hunter than a standard type of a boat. I don't like storing things outside or in the shed except for mowers and garden tools (crawly critters and spiders, you know), so I dry it before I deflate it, roll it up (usually with a couple beach towels) and stick it in the back corner of my closet in a storage sack I made from an old tarp. |
Nice boat for 2 or 3 people.
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| Review Date: August 17, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Misha's Review, |
Very nice boat. I love it. I took it out on 2 different lakes and had a great time. It has 5 different chambers which make the boat very stable and safe. The boat is smaller than you might think after reading the description. I only used it with 2 people on board with planty of space left. You'll be able to fit another person in, but 4 people might be a problem. The actual description on the box says that it's a 4-people boat according to the US standards. I think it's 6-person capacity according to Chinese regs. It doesn't come with a motor mount, but you can use certain electic motors without a mount (Sevylor Electric Trolling Motor). I also bught "Coleman Rechargeable Quick Pump" for $20 at Target which was enough to quickly inflate the boat and my air bed, add some extra air during my 4 day vocation on a lake and to deflate both the boat and the air bed. You'll also need a pair (or 2 pairs if you want) of oars. I bought Aluminum Oars, 59". Also, keep in mind that the weight of the boat is over 40lb. Overall, it's a very nice boat for 2 people and a child.
PS Someone wrote a review that it takes 20 minutes to inflate this boat. I can assure you there is no way it would take that long. I used a rechargable pump and the inflation process was very easy and fast. I don't know what the other person was using to inflate that it took him 20 minutes. Maybe a hand pump. |
perfect little fishing boat
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| Review Date: May 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: R. Layton, |
| I got this a couple of weaks ago and I've already abused the poor thing. Let me tell you this is a tough little boat. Very strong material. Great for fishing, we've already taken this on many lakes. |
Great boat for solo fishing!
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| Review Date: August 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. Vecchio, NY USA |
If you want to make this little raft into a comfortable solo fishing machine then you might want to do what I did:
First: buy the raft(duh!) By the way, shipping is free and extremely fast, and the price is much better at Amazon than buying locally at Dick's ect.
Second: get the Sevylor MM3 motor mount.
Third: get a trolling motor. I recommend a Minnkota Endura 30. It lasts a long time, has a 2 year warranty, will run all day on a good battery, and moves this little raft through the water with great ease and faster than a row boat with the same motor.
Fourth: get a deep cycle battery. I recommend a big Everstart from Wal-Mart. They're inexpensive and work great for a long time.
Fifth: Grab a heavy duty lead cord and splice about 5 feet of it onto the end of your trolling motor cord. Now splice the ends that you cut off of the trolling motor to the other end of the cord. This gives you a longer cord on your trolling motor which allows you to put your battery in the front of the raft, which counter-balances the raft nicely when you're in it. This also gets the battery out of your sitting area, which is equally important in this small craft.
Sixth: Cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to fit on the floor of the raft. You'll have to cut short angles on the back and longer angles on the front to fit the oval-ish shape of the floor. Then just give the edges a quick hand sand to remove any splinters and then cover the edges with duct tape to prevent friction against the inside of the raft. Then you'll have a more sturdy floor that will allow you to stand up and fish. It also makes the battery sit better and you too. It really makes everything better because nothing will be protruding downward into the water, thereby putting much less stretch and strain on the bottom of the raft and also reducing all drag from the inside oval of the raft. This allows you to cruise much faster.
That's it! Good Fishing!
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Get off the banks and go where the fish are.
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| Review Date: September 13, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Harvey Peck, Davis, CA |
| This is a wonderful option to fishing on the banks of lakes and rivers. This is a very safe (6 independent air chambers) and stable platform to build your idea fishing boat. You don't have to worry about storage at home, simply deflate and store. |
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