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Frequently Asked Questions
General Boating
- For Float Tubes, we recommend either the Float Tube Anchor or the 5 lb anchor with a Scotty Strap Mount.
- Frameless or pontoon boats between 8 and 10 feet require anchors of 10 to 14 lbs for most situations.
- Two-person boats need anchors weighing 15 to 18 lbs, while rafts should use 20 or 30 lbs anchors.
- Most states do not require you to register your inflatable boat unless you attach a motor. If you need to register your boat, bring the Manufacturers Certificate of Origin that comes with it to the DMV. If you’re missing the Manufacturers Certificate of Origin, call us with the serial number, and we can create a new one for you.
- How to locate your serial number
Usage
Models from the Outcast brand are our top-of-the-line options. They feature higher quality materials, additional features, and in some cases, superior warranties. Fish Cat products are not entry-level items; rather, they are mid-level offerings. They typically share the same designs as comparable Outcast products, but with fewer enhancements. Additionally, they generally use lesser materials.
If you fish more than 25 days per year, the Outcast model will last longer and be a better investment over time. However, with proper care, any of our products should last nearly a lifetime.
Please consult airlines due to frequent changes.
U-shaped frameless boats (Stealth Pro/Scout) and the Panther are our top all-around boats. The U-shaped boats feature an open bow. When fishing from the boat, you can strip directly in front of you with the rod tip either in or out of the water. The lower foot bar also makes landing fish easier.
We do not recommend using our float tubes or any of our Stillwater series boats in moving water. These crafts are not large enough to remain stable in moving water conditions.
Yes, you can, and it works great. If you haven’t used fins before, try using them in still water without fishing first.
The minimum length for a boat we recommend for moving water is 8 feet. They are stable enough for small rapids but compact enough to go just about anywhere. For larger rivers and bigger rapids, the longer the pontoon, the more stability you will have in those conditions.
Our top pick for a packable boat is the OSG Summit Float Tube. It weighs seven pounds and includes a compression sack that reduces the packed size to about the volume of three Nalgene bottles.
All other float tubes feature D-rings that pair well with our backpack strap accessory, but they weigh between 14 to 18 pounds, making them best suited for day trips.
You should be able to push in about ¼” with your thumb when the boat is fully inflated and ready for use. If you can push in more than that, you may want to add some air to the boat. If you can’t push in at all, there is too much air in the boat, and some air needs to be let out. Remember that all floor bladders will have a pressure relief valve and will start releasing air when it reaches 2.5 psi. When transporting your boat, the pressure should be much lower.
