My first attempt at the 2013 model. some of the

[cranky]

My first attempt at the 2013 model.

some of the new features include:
a soft fold down seat
small and compact for transporting (bag will be 500mmx500mm)
side tubing to mount fish finders...oars...a camera...transducer...you name it.
more compact trolling motor attachment

 

[P.J.]

That is awsem, do you make and sell them? i have a mariner 4. for what boat did you make this?
t(((up((

 

[cranky]

puddlehopper kickboats...here is a pic of the 2012 model

 

[cranky]

P.J. wrote:

That is awsem, do you make and sell them? i have a mariner 4. for what boat did you make this?
t(((up((

i could make this fit onto a mariner 4 and even fit it with a swivel seat if thats what you are looking for...never done it before but anything is posibble.

 

[P.J.]

Hi Cranky
How much would a purpose made rig like that set me back?

 

[cranky]

it is not completed yet...so i havent done any costing.

what are you looking for a unit to fit onto a mariner 4 or a kickboat complete?

 

[P.J.]

At the moment i am using two 21mm plywood seats and it works well, but when i saw your seats i meditatively new two of them on my mariner 4 would be perfect and very comfortable. When you are done and you have a price range, give me a pm and we can discuss it telephonically.
I am very impressed in your work. It will sell like soetkoek among our mariner 4 estuary fishermen.

 

[cranky]

a frame with a swivel seat would be a great idea for these inflatables...and with the rod holder on the side would just make it a whole lot easier.

the 2012 nor 2013 would be a solution...however i will look at some inflatables and see what i can come up with.

 

[wortel]

Do u need a skippers licence operate something like this on "public waters"?

 

[cranky]

no skippers
no boat registration
no life jacket (need to check local dam)
no cof
no floatation certificate
nothing just a pair of flippers...a pump for the pontoons...a fishing rod and some tackle...and off you go...

some bigger dams do require a fishing license.

the other bonus is you get to fish literally any dam you can gain access...there are very few restriction.

 

[DeonF]

Hi cranky
How much is the 2012 model going for ?

 

[cranky]

pm sent

 

[wortel]

cranky wrote:

no skippers
no boat registration
no life jacket (need to check local dam)
no cof
no floatation certificate
nothing just a pair of flippers...a pump for the pontoons...a fishing rod and some tackle...and off you go...

some bigger dams do require a fishing license.

the other bonus is you get to fish literally any dam you can gain access...there are very few restriction.

Thanx for that.
Do u perhaps know how they determine what needs a license? Is it from the length of the boat, size of engine, the amount of people it can carry, or something completely different?

 

[cranky]

I have no interest in learning or understanding that kind of stuff...i do things the south african way...pay someone a little extra to make sure it gets done...after being caught out with the floatation certificate...now i find the cheapest person willing to do what it takes to get the certificate.

 

[Luds]

Hi Cranky

a mate of mine wants some chairs for his boat.Those on your pics look perfect. Could you give me the suppliers name and contact details.

 

[cranky]

the supplier informed me that they might be getting stocks in january 2013, so i am busy trying to find another supplier...looks like i am gona have to import.