Thanks, I have since upgraded.

Yes the little merc is perfect for smaller power restricted lakes, I have since up graded to a 15hp for big lakes.

Very observant of you but I didn't take them off, I just forgot to install them initially. Either way, I was running 2 motors and wasn't far from shore so really not that risky. If thats scary to you, you should see how I earn a living haha..Thanks for watching :)

How has your boat faired? Any patches required? I would like the pro but the weight would be too much for me to manage by myself.

@@BCMountainLife The boat is in great shape. I made a few amateur errors and had to get it professionally patched in a few spots, but again that was my fault. I have the wooden transom before they revamped the boat with the aluminum transom, no leaks so far on the wooden one though. As for the rpo, I just received it. I purchased the same size as my 380 lx 12'5 feet. so now I have the STRYKER PRO 380 (12’ 5”) INFLATABLE BOAT. It has so many upgrades and lots of bottom protection. I have a electric start honda motor 20 hp i saved up for.

Thank you very much it's great to hear that your finding some value in my content. I look forward to doing more on this fishing set up.

Nice setup! I have recently purchased the airfloor and am eager to see the top speed with that in.

Thank you :)

Right on! I work close to the Yukon border so I feel your pain in terms of weather.

Thanks! Stryker Boats also makes an inflatable floor for there inflatables, it's super light weight and comfortable for kneeling like you say. Haven't looked too much into the new electric outboards but I'm sure there worth checking out. Always good to have more options for different scenarios when planning your boating adventure.

Thanks man

Hey thanks for watching. Already went with a yamaha 15hp. It performs quite well, planes at just under half throttle. Keep in mind the LX is about 50 lbs lighter then the Pro which makes a big difference.

​@BCMountainLifein an above reply you said you bought a 9.9hp yammy, hmmm

Hello, inflatable is a great option for the stability when standing up bass fishing.

Yea, expensive to build I'm sure. Some are metal and like elevators. $$$$$

I ended up buying a 15hp yamaha for the boat. A 9.9 should be perfect for fishing (trolling) and cruising with 1-2 people.

@@BCMountainLife nice I can’t wait to try er out this spring

Boat is holding up well. No issues.

They are launching wheels. I purchased them from stryker and mounted myself. I have since purchased the dually wheels which are much better if you will be pulling a heavy setup onto the beach often.

@@BCMountainLife Ah I see. I was curious about the brand. I got a pair of Quicklok wheels on mine, though its a much heavier boat. About 700 lbs with the engine. Can still deadlift the nose up, though I would never (or could never) beach it on a shore like that haha. I use a block & tackle to pull it on the beach. Just island hopping. Very handy thing those wheels for a solo boater.

Rule #1

Yes I am aware of the hazards of falling off a boat with waders on. Launching an inflatable boat from a rocky beach in the winter time is why I am wearing waders. This is winter boating in Canada, if I didnt have to get into the water to launch and land the boat, I wouldnt be wearing waders. I thought that was pretty obvious.