Coleman Crawdad Fishing Boat
Coleman is famous for its camping gear. There are many models of Coleman boats, but the Crawdad is the most famous and oldest model. It is a double-end, short jon boat made from Coleman’s proprietary polyethylene, Ram-X, which is a strong plastic material designed for maximum strength and durability. It is more durable than polyethylene, which is used to make most jon boats.
The Coleman Crawdad fishing boat is a boat designed specifically for fishing, powered by an outboard motor.
Beginner boat anglers will enjoy the Coleman Crawdad. This boat is extremely stable, and can carry up to 420 lbs of weight. The boat is made of polyethylene, which makes it light and easy to haul. Although it can be used in the sea, it is mostly recommended for fishing lakes and ponds. Boats come with electric trolling motors.
At first glance, the Coleman Crawdad appears to be a very traditional jon boat. However, upon closer examination, it becomes obvious that Coleman had a very good reason for calling the Crawdad a "Crawfish Boat". The speciality of the Crawdad is its flexibility. The boat can be used for almost anything: fishing, carrying gear, floating.
• Coleman Crawdad Dimensions
This is a jon boat and is great for small lakes and rivers. The boat is eleven 11 long and 4 feet wide, which is the perfect size for one or two people.
The Crawdad weighs in at 111 pounds (50 kg), making it manageable by two people, and light enough to be carried in a pickup truck bed or even on top of a small car, if properly secured with tie-down straps. The boat may also be carried on any boat trailer--its small size allows you to lift the boat onto the trailer.
• Coleman Crawdad Weight Limit
This boat can carry 420 pounds, equivalent to two people with 210 pounds each, or one person with extensive gear. A maximum 5-horsepower outboard can be mounted on the Crawdad's double ends.There are carrying handles on both ends of the boat, making it easier to carry it from one point to another on land - or "portage" if it is carried in order to avoid danger in the water - and bumper rails on the sides protect the boat from damage, as happens when a boat bumps into a dock.
• Coleman Crawdad Stability and Features
The Coleman Crawdad is designed to offer an array of innovative features. The bench seats are designed to offer comfort, convenience, durability and value. The Coleman Crawdad also comes equipped with Boat benches are located across the middle and stern of the boat, spanning the width of the boat. It is possible to attach a swivel or fixed seat to the top surface of the bench seats since they are low and well reinforced. There are also four rod holders integrated into the Coleman Crawdad. You'll have plenty of room for your gear since the boat can carry 36 cubic feet of cargo.In case of a puncture, the Coleman Crawdad's hull is equipped with sealed flotation panels to keep it above the surface of the water.
Besides being rivet-free and seam-free, the boat's construction provides a smooth finish and enhances the boat's watertight integrity.
