Very nice review. The world of high quality inflatable watercraft has really expanded in the last decade. The NRS looks like a great boat with a solid and experienced name behind it. Someone else mentioned Stealthcraft and I have looked them over and found them to be very solid as well. I own 2 Flycrafts: the original Stealth and the 14' Guide Boat. Bombproof is an exaggeration, but not by much. They don't need near as much babying as you might think. It takes ALOT to puncture one. Their lighter weight and greater rocker gives them the nod if maneuverability, particularly in whitewater or small channels, is a concern. But performance satisfaction depends on matching the boat with the application. Everyone's needs are a little different and will likely change over time. There is no perfect boat, but we can all enjoy a lifetime of looking for it...!
Thanks you! For sure there are tons of great options. It can become a bit overwhelming narrowing down the best one for each angler based on what and where they are fishing. I think in general people do not realize the abuse these boats can handle!
The only comment I would add, is that the one issue with the NRS is that the frame doesn't breakdown as much as the flycraft, so you need to consider storage/transport. The flycraft can go in the back of an Subaru, not so with the NRS.
Thanks for doing this video! Just got off the Chattahoochee and saw both fly craft and NRS inflatables while out there. Really cool flyfishing vessels. Can’t wait to get my NRS soon!!
I think the NRS boat could be set up solo easiest with the seats being adjustable/removable on the track system. You could simply remove the front and slide the rear forward and get the weight redistributed.
Thanks!! I have some guide friends that have had boats for over 20years. they have had to patch a spot or two and they keep them stored out of the sun, but they seem to hold up great!
@@roadtripangler were they PVC boats? I know the high quality hypalon whitewater rafts can hold up for decades. I've always heard PVC degrades quicker. Though there's probably varying quality levels in each.
That is a good question and I am not sure if the older fishing rafts were PVC. I can say I have had the Star inflatable kayaks, which are PVC, for several years and they are holding up great. Like anything though, I think keeping them out of the sun when not in use helps!
That electric engine looks like a perfect fit for both boats. Is that the standard or extended shaft length? I own the Stealth 2. Great boat - yes lean bar is a must but the elevated front seat is very fishable as well - especially with swivel.
I would not be afraid to take them in the salt. The frame is aluminum and hardware is all stainless so I don’t believe there would be any issues with them holding up. In fact a buddy and I have discussed using the Approach to chase redfish.
They can rotate if you leave the oar rights off. They were just an included accessory not made by NRS. I put them on just to show everything that was included, but I am not sure I like them.
They did flex, but i believe it was the nature of the frame. I don’t think it would be a wear issue as the bolts didn’t loosen at all and nothing bent etc. As far as the Oar Rights go, they are removable and you could just use the oar lock. In fact they came in assembled. I added them to the oars since it was included in the package.
