Comparing the Different Size Pelcian Boats for Added Room and Comfort

 I did a post a couple of years ago about my second go-to boat used to fish small ponds and larger streams such as the Caney Fork in Tennessee. The boat I am referring to is my little 8 ft.Pelican boat that Academy Sports and Dick’s Sporting Goods sells. There are other outlets that sell this boat, but most have the boat priced above market price. In fact, Bass Pro has this boat priced 100.00 above Academy Sports? This size boat is perfect for one fisherman and all the tackle but when another individual is added it becomes a little too crowded. So I have been searching the net for something larger, and I think I have found the perfect solution to the crowded quarters in the boat. Pelican not only makes the 8 ft. but they also have a 10 ft. version.

This is the 10 ft. version, which has more compartments and 1 ½ ft. more floor space and has the handy fold-down seats. I know I am going to be dealing with more weight when it comes to handling this boat versus the 8 ft. This boat weighs in at 131 lbs. compared to the 8 ft. which weighs in at 95 lbs. I feel I could handle the added 36 lbs. because I am only lifting the one end of the boat up to slide into the back of my truck. I think it would be different if I was pulling or trying to carry this boat some distance. As my Grandson gets older I am going to need a bigger boat to carry him and his Dad in a boat that is really stable and floats high in the water. This boat will do just that, especially floating streams and a large tailrace. I am going to make a trip to our local Academy Sports in Birmingham soon to actually see the boat up close and even lift it before I make my final decision. It always good to plan ahead for the upcoming season.