Guest Saqa Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi all I have narrowed my seach of a portable boat down to a 10' achilles inflatable, Sea Jay 355 angler or a polycraft Tuff tender. Do any of you own this model poly? Info on your experience with this one will be very helpfull to me. What kind of water can it handle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Fresh and Salt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewnut Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 pm Whitto, hes got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitto Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Saga, I have a Tuff Tender with a 15hp 2 stroke Merc ... I love it It is more stable than a tinnie or inflatable. Stronger than both, but heavier. The Tender and the inflatable are much faster than a tinnie. Though tinnies do have more freeboard. If you are going in the surf, get the inflatable ... otherwise the Tuff Tender does very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reel_success Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The Tender and the inflatable are much faster than a tinnie. Why are tinnies slower?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitto Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Why are tinnies slower?? More drag ... the Tender and inflatable both float ... aluminium don't! The Tender and the inflatable are flat bottomed, almost planning before the gas is applied, while a tinnie sits more hull under the water. The Tender goes like a go-kart ... it turns like it's on rails and even at WOT it won't flip! Catching and passing tinnies with equal hp is loads of fun ... we will be trying out towing kneeboards etc behind the Tuff Tender come summer P.S. Like all polyboats, the Tender is quiet on the water, there is no wave slap like in a tinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 More drag ... the Tender and inflatable both float ... aluminium don't! The Tender and the inflatable are flat bottomed, almost planning before the gas is applied, while a tinnie sits more hull under the water. The Tender goes like a go-kart ... it turns like it's on rails and even at WOT it won't flip! Catching and passing tinnies with equal hp is loads of fun ... we will be trying out towing kneeboards etc behind the Tuff Tender come summer P.S. Like all polyboats, the Tender is quiet on the water, there is no wave slap like in a tinnie Thanks for all the info mate. Would you mind sending emailing me more pics please. with a person or car for scale. I will really thankfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Here you go Rohit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahleong Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi guys, May i ask how much is it ?? Is it possible to load it up the roof rack? Tks Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglermanagment Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Hey, The Polycraft Tuff Tender is a great boat. If your after a boat that will look and perform as "new" for many many years to come, this is the one. They are generally heavier than tin but they also do have basic features that may suit you. You are able to install rod holders and use the anchor well that is standard ( no inflatable can do this). Theyare generall a softer and more COMFORTABLE ride than other materials. Infatable boats are softer riding but not always more comfortable. As for boyancy, well that depends on what tin boats your looking at. If you were to buy a flat bottom tin you would have terriffiic stability at low speeds but would suffer severe spinal pain during ruff weather. Poly gives you the ability to retain a flat bottom boat but provide some "give" in it's material to soften the ride quality. Overall they are a great little boat and i would definately suggest you speak to the guys who know. Anglermanagement, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Tuff Tender CFD The link above gives an excellent appraisal of Tuff Tender. ABA (Australian Bass Angler) who is a site sponsor sell Polycraft. A list of dealers can be found on that link. Cheers mrsswordfisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 The link above gives an excellent appraisal of Tuff Tender. ABA (Australian Bass Angler) who is a site sponsor sell Polycraft. A list of dealers can be found on that link. Cheers mrsswordfisherman I have ready every dealer and manufacturer writeups but looking for input from peaple who have bought one and their experience with it. THE FISH RAIDERS ARE A TOP HELPFULL BUNCH AND HAVE GIVEN GREAT INSIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitto Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I have ready every dealer and manufacturer writeups but looking for input from peaple who have bought one and their experience with it. For further info on Poly Boats, try here ... Polyboatowners For unbiased opinions from owners check out these forums ... Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusBrett Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Saga, I have a Tuff Tender with a 15hp 2 stroke Merc ... I love it It is more stable than a tinnie or inflatable. Stronger than both, but heavier. The Tender and the inflatable are much faster than a tinnie. Though tinnies do have more freeboard. If you are going in the surf, get the inflatable ... otherwise the Tuff Tender does very well!Hey Does anyone have you had any experience with the boat in the blue water? can you get out, troll or fish in swell? i am upgrading from a Hobie Outback, will the Tuff Tender handle anything the Hobie would? Any advice / help / things I should consider that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymonsta Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 While I haven't fished out of a tuff tender (I love my 4.1 challenger though) check out some of the things you can catch out of one. Found this on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo0alcjPJuo Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbito Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 How do you mount bow mount to tuff tender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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