Sponsored Professional

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This is my second Day Tripper. 1st one failed in it's 2nd year, out of warranty. 1st one lost a pontoon. I waited 4 years and purchased another last week. It blew a seam weld in the upper tube bladder on initial pumping up before it reached full capacity. Never even got wet. Naturally I was a 4 hour drive to a private lake from home. Thank goodness it was not in the middle of the lake, the whole thing would collapse in a tangled mess between the pontoons.

Poor quality

Flat Waters

Recreational

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have continual problems with leaks along the bladder seam. I have repaired it several times but it doesn't hold for long. Attempts to contact Waterskeeter about a replacement bladder have failed with no response from the company.

Still can't think of one

Air bladders LEAK, Heavy, Poor Tracking, Unstable

Trash Can

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Second time I tried to use it, the main bladder split at the seam. Catastrophic failure! Had I been in the water it could have made things interesting. Took over 6 months to get a replacement, which leaked the first time I used it!! Tube also has too many dangling straps. No matter what the price, you're better off saving your money and buying a pool toy, that would be safer and last longer.

Durable, Easy To Maintain, Easy To Use, Functional

Fresh Water

Casual Fisher

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...]. haven't been on the water yet. anchor, anchor line, and rod holders bought separately. some welds penetrated tubing and made sliding foot rests into place difficult until filed down.

Comfortable, Compact, Easy Entry & Exit, Stable

Heavy, Slow

Flat Waters, Rapids, Rivers

Competitive

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Better as a kick boat to fish with flippers than to attempt to row. A 200 lb man plus cooler and other gear makes this boat rock back and forth while rowing due to the short pontoons and oars. Very comfortable to drift down a stream, but don't expect to be able to row upstream. Great starter pontoon. You can fish with your hands and steer with flippers, preferably true dive fins, not overshoes.

Difficult To Attach, Not Functional

Recreational

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I'm convinced that there is a serious design problem with these fins. They are extremely stiff and don't have a lot of surface area -- consequently, they do not provide much propulsion, even with a lot of effort. Get the Caddis fins instead or, better yet, spring for some Force Fins.

Comfortable, Compact, Easy Entry & Exit, Easy To Lift, Easy to Paddle, Good Maneuverability

Heavy

Day Trips, Flat Waters, Kayak Camping, Ocean Swells, Rapids, Rivers

Recreational

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased my Skeeter over 5 years ago and have only had to replace the seat as it broke from pushing upstream. I am 55 yr old woman and find this a much better option than a kayak due to stability, ease of portage, and functionality. When broken down it fits in a small space.It can be completely unfolded, put together and inflated in 10 to 15 minutes,-sooner when I moved faster. I have had hours of fun fishing, wave riding, and just relaxing on my skeeter. I have rigged a platform in front of the seat that my dog (a small shepard) rides on when he isn't balancing on a pontoon and also great when catching a fish to have a place to work from. The storage compartments make organizing all fishing and personal paraphenalia easily accessible. I have taken foldup floatation mat and made it into a small sail that attaches to the front or back giving me extra power when rowing upstream. I would recommend this boat over any kayak, outrigger or small personal watercraft our there. This year I am going to attach a small trowling motor for additional ease of going when on a long paddle. I purchased mine for a remarkable retail price of $99.00 that's how old it is and it is as good as a new. You won't go wrong with this toon.

Comfortable, Compact, Easy Entry & Exit, Easy to Paddle, Good Maneuverability, Lots of storage, Stable

Heavy

Day Trips, Flat Waters, Kayak Camping, Ocean Swells, Rapids, Rivers

Recreational

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased my skeeter over 5 years ago and paid only [$] new. Must have been the first model out and have I loved every minute I have been on it. I am a 55 yr old woman and have no problem getting it in and out of water or vehicle, manuevering even when loaded to excess with my dog on home made scaffold in front of the seat and he isn't small. I have been amazed at the durability of the pontoons and overall frame. Would like to put a small motor on back and I have designed a small kite type sail for front or back to assist when going up current that has made the way home much easier many times. Love this product and would recommend it for its overall functionality, affordabiltiy, durability and resale value.

Comfortable, Good Maneuverability, Stable

Not Enough Storage

Flat Waters, Rapids, Rivers

Recreational

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

dont try to put this boat together with the insruction booklet impossible to understand

Easy Entry & Exit

Recreational

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

they go where your bass boat wount go-to places you wish you could go