Intex Challenger Inflatable Boat Set with Oars + Inflator

This boat is great. Used at the beach. Easy to inflate and deflate. Comfortable and good quality. The weight is wht makes the boat sturdy when canoeing.

Was looking at this for a while so when it came down in price a bit, I decided to take the plunge (metaphorically speaking).Off I went with my son like proper townies down to a nearby reservoir and set sail. We were still afloat after the first minute which I vocally considered a success.There is a technique to rowing which, after an hour on the water, I had yet to master. I spent more time going round in circles while trying to convince my son that's what's supposed to happen.Pleased with the sturdiness and robustness of it and impressed with what you get for your money. Nice little touches mean the oars won't drift away if you let go and they also clip on to the side of the boat. Doesn't take long to pump up using the supplied pump (5mins after the first practice).Good size for myself and my son (10 Yr) . You could fit 2 adults but would be a squeeze.Alternatives look a bit flimsy and are more for swimming pools but this is good for reservoirs, lochs, lakes and canals. Probably OK in the sea if sticking near the shoreline on a calm day but I reckon you need a certain level of ability to do that which I don't have.We'll worth it even if you were to only use it occasionally.

Took ages to arrive. Pumped up ok. Nicely made.

Bought the boat in June and used it multiple times this summer. We've used it in Weymouth Bay, Portland Harbour and Chesil Beach with no problems. Had a lot of fun every single time. Boat is sturdy, easy to inflate, easy to carry and very safe. Oars are way too short though, which makes paddling harder than it's necessary. Taking under consideration the price - I couldn't be happier with this purchase though. Bought it as a birthday present with no knowledge about inflatable boats and hours spend on researching... and not disappointed. Highly recommended.

Great price and loads of fun. Very easy to blow up and deflate. Rolls up small

This IS actually a two person boat. Though it might not be greatly comfortable there is definitely enough room for two people. I have another two person boat that is significantly smaller than this one. But for one person there is an enormous amount of room inside the boat to sit or lie down, as well as plenty of space for a large bag or two. It seems to be a semi-toughened boat, being slightly thicker and tougher than a basic inflatable boat, but not quite as heavy and rigid as a toughened boat, which makes it a bit easier to pack away. It packs down with the oars and pump to about 35 litres if packed efficiently, however it's a very tight fit and I use a 45 litre backpack to carry it for a mile or two to the water, which allows for looser packing and extra items. I was glad of this because after using it in the water and then quickly packing it away in the mud it only just fit into the bag.Since it is a bit wider and much longer than my other boat I thought there would be a lot more drag and the boat would be slower but I really didn't notice any significant difference. I was already impressed by the boat before I used it, but after seeing how well it performs in the water I was even more impressed. There seems to be a gutter designed to collect any water that gets into the boat, so it doesn't end up right under where you're sitting! There are plenty of available loops all around the boat to tie things to for towing, mooring, stringing up a cover, a sail or any other modifications you want to make. The pump that comes with it works great, and the oars also are good except for the annoying lump in the middle. But of course you can just replace them, however it's not too bad so I'll probably keep using them.Overall it's a fantastic luxury boat for one person and their luggage that can easily carry a passenger, has a decent cruising speed (2mph or a bit less) and it's not extremely large and heavy so can quite easily be carried around in a bag.

Really strong

Claiming it's for 2 adults is ridiculous. When I just stretch my legs, it's hardly a place for a SMALL child between my legs. The oars are short and so are not very effective. Otherwise, it's ok for the price and for some fun out on the lake.