Roundabout Boat "The Round Fishing Boat" REVIEW

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Manville Estwick - 5 years ago

Where is your life Jacket, yoyu should have it on.

M CommissoJr - 5 years ago

Will this fit on a roof rack on a car? I want this but dont know how I'll transport but I cant afford the trailer at the moment

Willie George - 5 years ago

No live well?

bruce Bruce - 5 years ago

I live in Texas and fish south padre island on the bayside...how would this hold up??

Brett Miller - 5 years ago

Toss a micro power pole anchor on there and it’d be a beast

bonzo1200 goTrump - 5 years ago

They make them.

Garth Algar - 6 years ago

It's a bumper boat . Figures someone did this finally

dasel rojas - 6 years ago

Looks cool, would love to get one, only thing holding me back is the price

junebug ashdown - 6 years ago

Thanks very informative video

Dan DeSloover - 6 years ago

It's a self-propelled fishing buoy.

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jesterman0076 - 6 years ago

This is a rip off of ultra skiff these guys should be sued into chapter 4 I’m also notifying ultra skiff for potential patent infringement

Mark Turnbull - 6 years ago

I would like a go one on salmon river anchor of double handed spey covering good water the looks you would get you think you had killed someone lmfao especially if you hooked up.

James Michael - 6 years ago

Strange

ΚΥΠΡΟΣ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΗ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ - 6 years ago

3.5-5k

A Rizzo - 6 years ago

I bought mine a year ago best boat made.Don't knock it tillyoutry it.Thanks Todd.

Corwin Kruk - 6 years ago

can a railing be added to the front, so that I can stand up and fish ? I need some extra stability for balance. who are the Canadian distributors ?

Mike Lyons - 6 years ago

It does circles well, go figure. Were there any psychedelics involved in the engineering of this boat?

Elijah Jones - 7 years ago

I really like this boat do you all have any brochure you can send me. How much would a two seater cost with trailer and trolling motor. Been talking to my fishing buddy about this boat I can't afford by myself right now. Be Bless

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Here's a link to their website: https://roundaboutwatercrafts.com

We do not sell Roundabout Boats, so you'll need to contact them directly to get accurate pricing information.

911 Tech - 7 years ago

I know this is an old vid but I am interested in this boat. My only concern is what do you do if you have issues with the trolling motor or battery? This looks totally impossible to paddle.

Plywood Queen - 7 years ago

it reminds me of a coracle

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Alan Whitsitt - 7 years ago

I'm torn. I saw the Ultraskiff 360 before I saw this one. The 360 is WAY more expensive. However, he built that thing so you can build oar locks, and a bunch of other accessories simply using PVC. I've heard that this one has more storage, as well, though... Want one of the 2, just can't decide which...

junebug ashdown - 6 years ago

same here I'm leaning toward this one

Rich Belfiore - 6 years ago

UltraSkiff is more expensive, less stable and less durable

Ben Bents - 6 years ago

ive had an ultraskiff for about a year now and i absolutely love it, i cant speak for this one cause ive never used it but round boats in general are great for fishing smaller lakes

Jimmy Beaton - 6 years ago

I'm in the same situation at you right now. I fell in love with the idea of the Ultraskiff first then just actually saw this vid in an ad. I'd just like to know if you have bought one yet and which one you chose. I cannot decide between the two lol

Byron Engler - 7 years ago

Love mine. Very versatile and stable. You will never go back to any other small skiff once you use your Roundabout Boat. Make sure you get the single and double seat setup. Your friends will enjoy it with you. I have a balance problem and made to PVC poles with hardwood dowel in the center for getting on and off. Impressed with this boat. Todd and crew are awesome. You will not be happy with anything else.

Ben Baird - 7 years ago

Put a 5hp motor on it

Ben Baird - 7 years ago

I just want to see it gong fast and how it glides

Terry Young - 7 years ago

Max recommended is 2HP. But if its your boat you can do what you want to do. LOL... I wouldn't though...

David Rice - 7 years ago

This craft weighs a bit over 100lbs. I weigh 225. If I go overboard, how hard is it to get back aboard? Also- what's the diameter and do they have bigger models?

Terry Young - 7 years ago

David I'm 220lbs and that was the test I did in my pool. Got back in with ZERO problem and the pool is deep enough where I tred water in the life jacket so I didn't push off the bottom. News Flash.... I can't swim either but don't take my life jacket off. The watercraft is solid.

Lynn Schmidt - 7 years ago

Just saw this video, I realize it's been around for awhile. I wonder if they would be good in very swift water (anchored behind a small hydro dam) for catfishing.

Roundabout Watercrafts - 7 years ago

Yes we have had clients use them in swift currents in rivers catching trout and stripers.

Eire saoirse - 7 years ago

what if the engine breaks.?like is there oars for it?

Gregory Brown - 5 years ago

Since it is basically a coracle, all you need is one oar that you use in a figure eight.

MrBlurberries - 7 years ago

Buy collapsible oars

steve ford - 7 years ago

how would you have a cooler, bait bucket, tackle box and other gear and be able to move around or access the storage boxes ?

steve ford - 7 years ago

Terry Young. Is there a 2 man version

Terry Young - 7 years ago

I have a cooler that can hold 24 16oz bottles that I fill with a 10lb bag of ice(30lbs), 2 62lb Exide Stowaway Marine/RV Deep Cycle Batteries (1 in front and 1 in rear to balance out 124lbs), Endura Max Trolling Motor (55lbs), I'm 220lbs, fishing equipment maybe 50lbs, totaling about 479lbs and the boat is rated at about 675 interior weight. That leaves me room a little over 190lbs to be under max... It's sturdy.

David Rice - 7 years ago

steve ford~ Way better'n you could on a kayak!

Roundabout Watercrafts - 7 years ago

Yes there is 22sq feet of deck space. We have had a drone case, and 2 big camera cases and still had the whole other side of the deck to fish of off.

MrBlurberries - 7 years ago

steve ford plenty of room on deck plus 4 huge storage compartments.

robert hines - 7 years ago

Not meant for 2 people and not meant for 2 or 3 ft waves just flipped one luckily we were in 4 ft of water

David Rice - 7 years ago

3ft waves in 4ft of water? What???

stitch16261 - 7 years ago

How much do they cost?

Ryan M - 7 years ago

how good is it going shallow?

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Roger Ly - 7 years ago

wonder if theres a two person verison

jamie keflin - 6 years ago

they sell the 2 seater on their site

Susan Damper - 7 years ago

I love mine!! Very stable and easy to use. I got the 2 seat option and am glad I did! I don't fish, but live on a lake and wanted a way to enjoy the wildlife. Perfect!

Gavins fishing addiction - 7 years ago

did you visit zoffinger while you were there

Bryce Etling - 7 years ago

Could lights be put on for night fishing?

tljent79 - 5 years ago

Definitely. A batter op could be mounted or wire something in.

Florida Bearded Fisherman - 7 years ago

so have you got some time on this? I am torn I like a ocean kayak big game prowler ii and this. what do you guys think?

Manny. K. father guardian protector. - 7 years ago

You can tip a job boat. I'm 6 foot 6 so I'm not sitting in a kyak all damn day I'm definitely getting one. This summer!!

Craig Gilcrest - 6 years ago

manny check out blue sky boat works

Manny. K. father guardian protector. - 7 years ago

watch my tall ass fish for hours on a round boat I live in Ohio and we do lots of wadeing. those days are over for me.

Charles Mahoney - 7 years ago

omg i want one so bad

Cory R - 7 years ago

A good alternative to this would be the Bic Sportyak 245. My dad picked a used one up for me for Christmas for $400. Since then I put a Minn Kota 30lb thrust trolling motor with a little 12v battery and it runs great. I get out on the water almost everyday and go after some Snook and Jack along the mangroves. I love that little boat.

Dippanjali Deori - 6 years ago

Cory

DukeCityFisherman - 7 years ago

no live well?..

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Many people convert one of the 4 storage bins into a live well (I think Roundabout may do this as an upgrade feature for their customers.

xx xx - 7 years ago

can you use this in saltwater what do you do if your battery rounds out is there anyway you can use paddles I'm close to South Padre Island Texas

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Yes, it can be used in saltwater. Paddling this would be very difficult, so it would be recommended to make sure you know exactly how long your battery power can last. Given how light this boat is, a typically battery will enable a lot of ground to be covered.

Doug Rennick - 7 years ago

My thoughts are to build a lightweight frame for this boat that could have you enclosed in the boat,with a space open to be able to fish from.:)

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

I believe they sell those too for people who want to have shade while out on the water.

Gary Jones - 7 years ago

I saw they were over 1000 dollars, you can get a Jon Boat for that much.

Cory - 7 years ago

MrBlurberries Shit, where I live you can find a nice sized boat for around $1000. Most you need is a little cleaning up but as far as the boat goes their mostly in great shape.

MrBlurberries - 7 years ago

Gary Jones finding a Jon boat this stable under $1000 isn't easy

VictoryInTruthMinistry Co-Pastor - 7 years ago

Gary Jones sometimes depending on where you live you can get a Jon boat for $200 or more... and where you get it...

captain porkie - 8 years ago

great review! you've answered most my questions about. not saying in going to sell kayak, I got too much invest to include pole rack, live well which I just completed in August, small electric ice chest with integrated small tackle box. Though it's not powered. I refuse to power it at the moment cause in California it would then have to be registered and I don't fully understand that part yet, though, it is in my future plans.

greg milstead - 8 years ago

The Irish pub in using round boats for at least a thousand years, they call him coracles. look it up this is not a new idea matter fact it's so old that is boring

David Rice - 7 years ago

(like you!)

PS 400 - 8 years ago

stupid

Cody Giles - 8 years ago

Would there be any way to attach electronics to this craft? (Fish/Depth finder)

Todd Foucher - 8 years ago

Cody there is a way that we have done electronics by using Rail Blaza accessories. Very easy to put on a depth finder.

miankis williams - 8 years ago

I SO LOVE THIS DESIGN...NOT ONLY THAT I WAS SOLD BY THE ULTRASKIFF... BUT FOR SOME REASON NOW IM TORN BETWEEN THE TWO... LOL... PRICING AND OPTIONS IS EVERYTHING... I THINK BY A CLOSE MARGIN, I AM SOLD ROUND ABOUT... YES I AM

Todd Foucher - 8 years ago

Thank you Miankis. If you have any further questions please feel to reach out to us at info@roundaboutwatercrafts.com

OkieBassMaster 12 - 8 years ago

Basically a yeti tank with a deck and trolling motor

Old man Joe - 8 years ago

I'd buy one if the seat was replaced with one of these.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/10728124?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227009580430&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40754411792&wl4=pla-56960629385&wl5=9007236&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=10728124&wl13=&veh=sem

Muscle man - 8 years ago

Old man Joe
I have one of those on my paddle board

SuperBullies1 - 8 years ago

It needs a trailer. It looks like an odd fit in the back of a truck bed, especially standing up like that.

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

We have a trailer that is custom made and also a hitch carrier

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Sam Cart - 8 years ago

to be continued...

Cha Siu Bao - 8 years ago

it would be nice if it works with small gas engines. 6hp would be perfect.

Todd Foucher - 8 years ago

It is rated for a 2hp. We run a 2.5 on it

PTTHOR - 8 years ago

When the battery dies in the middle of the lake, then what? If you could row this boat, I don't think it would be easy!

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

Yes plenty of storage for a spare battery!

Ed Bosson - 8 years ago

Can have a spare battery?

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Managing the battery is very important in this boat because paddling it can be difficult due to its round shape.

Dippanjali Deori - 6 years ago

El niño del vaso de agua li ke ৌ

FishingFairbanks - 8 years ago

This vs the Ultraskiff360?

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

The Roundabout has 22 square feet of flat deck space where Ultraskiff has very little flat deck surface. The only similarities is that they are round. The Roundabout has 10 different colors to choose from, you can buy the trolling motor and seat with the Roundabout for $1400 delivered to your door where the Ultraskiff is $1595 just for the boat. We also offer a 2 seat accessory. We have a ton of different accessories that our competition does not offer.

Jose Ortega - 8 years ago

what are the detentions of the boat? What size bed would I need to throw it in the back and secure it? I drive a tacoma.
Do you have an videos of how difficult it would be to pull it out of the water without the trailer? Thanks.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

This video is the only one we have on the Roundabout Watercraft. The easiest way to transport it on the ground without is by flipping it up and rolling it. For size and weight details, here's a link to see its specs: https://www.roundaboutwatercrafts.com/benefits-and-specs-for-the-roundabout-watercrafts-one-man-round-boat/

Dalton Robertson - 8 years ago

ultraskiff??

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

The boat in this video is made by Roundabout Boats. Ultraskiff is a separate company that also makes round boats.

County man 3484 - 8 years ago

For long-distance travel just carry two car batteries you can put it in one of the other compartment

Rey Torres - 8 years ago

Next time your in the area let me know id love to go fishing with you guys!

Adam Davila - 8 years ago

We're can I buy one

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

Thanks Salt Strong. If you mention Salt Strong we will throw in their hat and stickers for the boat!

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Here's their website to see exactly where they are located (Ruskin, FL) and where their dealers are: https://www.roundaboutwatercrafts.com/

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

HookedOn TheBay with a 55#thrust Minn Kota trolling motor it is right around 4 mph.

joshua bridges - 8 years ago

aRoundabout Watercrafts

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

We do have a canopy coming out this weekend for it. Watch our Facebook page and YouTube channel for the pics and video. Thank you to Salt Strong for doing this video we really appreciate it!

JovayElisabeth Sanchez - 8 years ago

they should make a canopy for it

Ben Baird - 7 years ago

That would stuff it up with all the poles

Roundabout Watercrafts - 8 years ago

Here is the video for the canopy! https://www.facebook.com/roundaboutwc/videos/610651145768642/

JovayElisabeth Sanchez - 8 years ago

+Salt Strong it could mount in the rod holders

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+JovayElisabeth Sanchez Great idea!

Wagner Santana - 8 years ago

Cool... nice to use on river but beach... I think is danger use on beach with waves...

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+Wagner Santana It handled surprising well with boat waves, but we agree, we would not launch this from a beach unless it was a calm day.

HookedOnTheBay - 8 years ago

I have a trolling motor rigged on the back of my kayak and I go about 3.5mph top speed. I wonder how fast that goes? I would love to fish on one of those!

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+HookedOnTheBay Good stuff Hookedonthebay! The speed of the Roundabout Boat will be slower than what would be seen in a kayak given the amount of water drag it has compared to a kayak.

This boat isn't build for speed... more for stability and comfort.