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All pads and d rings glued on, motor, battery, fish finder and rod holders mounted. Fold up wheels installed. Swing away bait tray mounted. Yep, she's ready for her maiden voyage tomorrow.

So with these high end tubes, what’s the reason for not building out a kayak for roughly the same cost? Why give up the extra maneuverability of a yak?

That is a sweet setup!

Spektrum wrote: Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:36 am So with these high end tubes, what’s the reason for not building out a kayak for roughly the same cost? Why give up the extra maneuverability of a yak?

I can only speak for myself, but I like the feel of fishing from a tube better than fishing from a kayak. I may not be able to go as fast or as far as some but I just love the feel. I also prefer landing fish from a tube and I am not affected by the wind as much for staying in place. My robotic lounge chair is perfect for me.

Dannicus wrote: Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:15 pm All pads and d rings glued on, motor, battery, fish finder and rod holders mounted. Fold up wheels installed. Swing away bait tray mounted. Yep, she's ready for her maiden voyage tomorrow.

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I can't wait to hear all about it! Happy tubing!

Spektrum wrote: Sat Aug 30, 2025 12:36 am So with these high end tubes, what’s the reason for not building out a kayak for roughly the same cost? Why give up the extra maneuverability of a yak?

I have owned both, and while a float tube isn't as fast as a kayak, for me it is far more maneuverable and precise. It is smaller, lighter, easily transportable, and steers completely hands free on the water. Also as I have aged and arthritis has set in, it's far easier to mount than a kayak. There are tradeoffs to each, but I prefer a float tube for sure.

Having fished this one for the first time yesterday, I can say the elevated floor pontoon design is also significantly faster than any other float tube I have seen previously, and I have owned a lot of them in the past 40 years. I'm with @Pourboy , I love my water lounge chair.

Where are the CF numbers? That thing looks amazing

Any information on a tube mounted fish finder?

Wackyrig wrote: Tue Sep 02, 2025 7:10 pm Any information on a tube mounted fish finder?

Fishfindermounts.com
They offer many types of mounts. They actually started their company to deliver mounts to float tubers. I use the quick release plate and transducer mounts with integrated battery. I can simply disconnect the whole thing for charging and storage. If you contact them they can certainly help with your particular application.

Wow thanks for the info. All sorts of stuff to look into-

I'm really enjoying this thing, it's probably twice as fast on the water as any other tube I have owned, and over the years I've had a lot of them. Europe has definitely pushed float tube technology much farther than north America.

Do you know the range of the new tube? I'm going try my tube tomorrow at El Cap and don't think I will travel far first trip. I have traveled from pigs to the back of Hauser and back no problem. I now have 45# thrust and will have to see how it acts.

Dang Dan, I need to look around the SDFish site more as your new ride is awesome! I saw what Chris got and just now got a better look at
your set up. Wow! I know it looks great in the water, but seeing it in the pics really shows how cool it is. Thanks for sharing and tight lines
always. I see you on the lake in your old tube, but this one I can spot you a heck of a lot better. Fishing in comfort and catching lots
of bass! Tight lines buddy.

All that Bling and no Force Fins? Like a Ferrari sitting on Steel Wheels!
P.S. - My buddy Rick, tired of me racing off onto the Sunset, bought some real nice Copies on Amazon for $70.

Bendo wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 2:48 pm All that Bling and no Force Fins? Like a Ferrari sitting on Steel Wheels!
P.S. - My buddy Rick, tired of me racing off onto the Sunset, bought some real nice Copies on Amazon for $70.

I've tried them, but I find I get much better steering when using flat bladed fins with the Bixpy motor. I doubt very much that a kick only tuber is going to leave my motorized tube behind regardless of fins, but I could be wrong.

Only if you run out of batteries, My Hobie is pretty zippy. It’s hard to see but there are “tons” of dry storage in each tube plus a Tupperware box clips on top of each tube.

I've spent many 8 hour plus days on windy and tide changing water and never yet run out of battery yet. I fish an average of 4 days per week for the past 3 years so I have a bit of experience with it.

These things have come a long way from the old truck inner tubes...

https://www.theflyfishingforum.com/thre ... ds.540927/
Butch

WOW! I haven't been on this site in years! The toys have definitely improved!