| If you are in the market for an inflatable canoe you | | | | money that was invested. Third, they will use quality |
| need to make sure that whatever type you choose to | | | | materials to manufacture their inflatable canoes. You |
| purchase has these 3 things in common. Wasting | | | | want to look for denier polyester-supported |
| money on an inferior product is something that doesn't | | | | high-pressure fabric with electronic-welded seams. |
| need to happen. As long as the inflatable canoe has | | | | 2. Manufacturer Warranty - Whatever type of |
| these three things in common you'll know that you're | | | | inflatable boat you choose, make sure that the |
| purchasing a quality product, and purchasing a quality | | | | company you purchase from included a manufacturer |
| product is key when you're dealing with inflatable | | | | warranty of at least two years. This way if something |
| canoes. | | | | unusual happens, you're covered and your investment |
| You can go out to your local box store, pick up an | | | | is safe. A manufacturer warranty of at least two |
| inflatable canoe and be on the water in a matter of | | | | years is very important when dealing with inflatable |
| minutes, but although this is inexpensive and convenient, | | | | canoes of any kind. The longer the warranty, the |
| it doesn't mean that you're getting a quality product. If | | | | better. |
| you purchase an inflatable boat from a manufacturer | | | | 3. Skegs For Maneuverability - Skegs are simply a pair |
| that believes in quality your boat will last for many | | | | of fins attached to the bottom inflatable canoe or |
| years. | | | | kayak. Skegs allow you to track smoothly through the |
| So, what are the 3 things that your boat needs to | | | | water as you paddle. Inferior inflatable canoes don't |
| have in common? I'm sure you can guess the first | | | | have skegs and wander across the top of the water, |
| thing, but here they are (listed in no particular order). | | | | wasting your paddling effort. |
| | | | A quality inflatable boat will usually cost from $300 to |
| 1. Quality Workmanship - Quality workmanship means | | | | $1800 but will last you for many years. Keep in mind |
| that your boat is manufactured by a quality | | | | that it's not at all uncommon for quality inflatable |
| manufacturer. How do you know if a manufacturer | | | | canoes to last for at least 10 years! As long as |
| makes a quality boat? First, they will have been in | | | | whatever inflatable boat you choose has these 3 |
| business for at least 10 years. Second, they will stand | | | | things in common, you'll be good to go and will be |
| behind their products with money back guarantees so | | | | happy with your investment. |
| if you aren't satisfied the manufacturer will refund the | | | | |