Customer Reviews for Intex - Mariner 4-Person Inflatable River Lake Dinghy Boat with Pump and Oars Set - Gray
Customer Rating
5
Good for fishing and relaxing out on the pond
on May 21, 2024
Posted by: briannaw0605
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the perfect sturdy little boat, you can fit up to 4 people but it works great for 3 with extra room for a cooler /tackle box etc. It comes with a hand pump but I recommend an electric air pump it makes it quicker to blow up the boat and the seating. The seats are just set down in there, but you really don't need to have them secured down, the plus is it helps if you're more comfortable sitting a little further back to row. The setup was very easy and the valves are numbered in the order to fill, it took under 10 minutes. I would also recommend putting in the floor slats before blowing up as it's much easier to set in place. The oars are light but they work and have a spot to secure them to the boat. There is even a setup for a small motor which is a nice touch. This works great for going out on the pond (and for fishing it has 2 fishing rod holders) or even as a dinghy to go along with your bigger boat.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This boat surprised me. When it arrived, the box doesn’t give the size justice. When fully inflated, the boat is close to 11 feet long and 5 feet wide. It holds up to 1100lbs, so I would say 3 grown men would fit comfortably with their coolers and tackle box. A floor is included, basically covered slats, but it does allow you to stand up and walk in the boat without feeling off balance. There are 5 different sections to inflate, one being the keel, which helps with the floor/balance and durability of the boat. My husband loves using this and our 2 year old will enjoy it for years to come. As you see in the pictures, it’s easy to transport, especially with a bigger SUV or truck. If you don’t have a bigger vehicle, it can be easily deflated and put in the included carrying bag. It doesn’t take long to inflate, comes with a high output pump which blows up on the up and down pump movements. It also has deflate on the pump to help you crank out that air and put back into the bag. This boat is perfect for the lake or river and an affordable option! You also have the capability to mount a small outboard or trolling motor, it’s literally everything you could want to fish locally.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so excited to take this boat out on the water!!! This company is highly rated and recommended for having good quality products and this boat is no exception. I can’t speak to how it will handle on water as it’s still freezing for the next month or so in Maine but reviews look great and I can tell it’s a durable, well made product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was so fun! We used it on the river as a dinghy off the main boat. Docking a star because it was insanely heavy. Pumping it up was very easy though and the oars are sturdy.