Sea Eagle 285fpb Inflatable Fishing Boat Reviews

I love this boat! It handles very well. Even with lots of chop/heavy waves, it's stable. You can stand on it if needed (it's a little wobbly towards the sides). Fishing is a real treat on this. It moves easily in wind so an anchor is essential. With a Minn Kota Endura 30 trolling motor, there's plenty of power to move. Steers very quickly - can make very sharp turns without issue. The EZ Cart wheels offer easy transport to/from the boat launch and I leave them attached (they don't slow the boat down). I'm a heavy guy over 300 lb. and even with the extra weight (70 lb. deep cycle battery, etc.), this boat has no issues. Setup time is ~ 20 min. Get a powered air inflator to save time. Attach rope to front handles for easier handling, use 303 PVC protectant spray to clean/protect it, and get a milk crate for gear storage at the front. The floor board's a pain to install the first few times; the grooves will stretch - it'll be much easier afterwards (a screwdriver is handy here to pry the groove over the board).

I am a disabled vet. I can no longer stand in river safely to fly fish. . After looking at all the options available, I chose the Sea Eagle 285.

I ordered the pro package with electric trolling motor.

I like how the 285 has amazing balance with it's nice size pontoons.

Pro's How you can stand and fish is a great feature. I like the seat and how you can spin it around to fish in every direction seated. It's a good looking boat. Has good accessories. The floor of the boat doesn't touch the water in calm water. Built very tough. Does come with a small motor mount. Handles rough currents, especially with a motor. I find it rows fine with it's sturdy oak lock system.

Great quality, well made and designed for packing on a vehicle or ATV for fishing. I have only used it once as I live in Montana. I can hardly wait for summer to head to some of my favorite high mountain lakes. I added the small electric motor. It makes the boat really easy to navigate even in some wind. I would rate this product 10 of 10!

This is my 3rd 285. My previous 2 285s died prematurely from big air leaks at bonded joints. However, once I figured out how to control spinning all 3 boats have been outstanding for shallow water redfish fly fishing. It stows deflated nicely in my flats skiff and is readily available for action. Have thoroughly enjoyed my red hunts and subsequent Cajun Sleigh Rides.

My only regret was buying the 285FPB instead of the STS10. Do you take trade-ins?

I thoroughly enjoy my Sea Eagle fishing boat! After a brief learning curve on set up I am now able to

be on the water in approximately 20 minutes after I arrive at the lake. The boat is very stable and comfortable.

I owned my Seaeagle 285FPB boat for about one year. It replaced an earlier boat the SE9 which was defective. Seaeagle's customer service has been exceptionable. I use it do wildlife photography on area lakes. This craft allows me to push the boat further into the trees where a regular fishing boat could not possibly go. It handles the shallow water very well with no issues, thus far. I have had to patch the bottom because of a scratch but the boat never leaked. Also, a seam flap came loose but was easily glued back in to place. With an electric motor this boat will handle the waves reasonably well. It is not a boat that I would want to row against the current. It rides high on the water and the wind can cause some difficulty.

This is the second one of these boats I have had . I really think they are great . . I also have one of your sport kayak .. I am now looking at one of your larger fishing boats . So far I have looked at a lot of inflatable boats and nothing show full review ▼ comes close to a Sea eagle.

This is a great boat. It's very stable, rugged and durable (more than you'd think), and the seat position is great because it gets you up off the water a bit (think sight fishing). Most of all, the 285fpb is a great value, not only in terms of its basic price, but because you can easily modify the boat to suit you specific fishing requirements without breaking the bank to do so. My boat has been modified for intertidal river fishing. Major modifications included the addition of Navilight inflatable boat light kit (CG required for waterways) fishfinder and transducer, and folding transom wheels (with some careful modifications to the motor mount. Also, if you're an old guy like me, a 50ah lithium battery weighs about 12 pounds versus 30 or more for a conventional marine battery. Total cost? Less than $3000 for everything thanks to the low price of the boat itself. I'd give the 285fpb 10 stars for that alone!