Water Tender Row Boat, 9.4-ft

I bought this for my son. It is light enough for both of us to lift it and it fits perfectly in the back of a truck. Great to 4x4 into the back lakes with.

Add a sail kit to this baby and you've got a very nice little sailing dinghy! I had a blast with it this summer on our local ponds and lakes and the wife enjoyed it too. Many little sailboats aren't comfortable. This one IS comfortable and you don't even have to duck when the sail comes across unless you're very tall. Very stable. Zips along nicely with a moderate breeze. Tacks into the wind effectively.

I bought this boat in May 2016, it is light and stable on the surface of the water, ideal for 2 people but can withstand 3 adults anyway. It enters very tightly in the box of my truck (Honda Ridgeline). The problem is when the bottom of the boat remains to the sky so it's filled by rainwater, the rainwater penetrates between the two plastics of 2 walls and remain in it, so you have to remove the rubber drain plug that is in front and take out water each time before using the boat. I called the company Sundolphin in the USA, they say it is not a fault and it is normal that the walls are filled with the rainwater when stored outdoors. If there is not this problem I would give 4 stars to this fishing boat. So, be aware about it!

I purchased the Tender as an upgrade to my inflatable Z-ray. My 5 day fishing trip to Roche lake had two stormy days of at least 30-50 kph winds and a good 18 inch chop. The boat was very stable, I was never concerned about overturning. I was even able to hang over the side to revive and release a nice 5 lb rainbow during that wind. I like the low profile for access to the water and less wind drag but you need to have your legs straight out in order to row. I was concerned about the boat being (double hulled) plastic and the strength of the oar lock base but after many angry oar stroke corrections during high winds it was fully tested I am very happy with the performance in the wind. I am 6' and 200 lbs and I could stand up to cast and reach back to untangle several messes with the prop and the second line, stupid wind. The width gives the boat nice stability and with a dense foam mat it was not bouncy or slippery to stand in. My only concern would be the softness of the plastic when going ashore on the rocks, maybe a fiberglass coating on the 3 ribs of the tri-hull. Great little boat.

I love this boat it's so easy to handle and very stable. the only problem is that my hummingbird fishfinder's suction cup will not stay stuck to the stern. otherwise this is an great boat.