Make the best purchase for YOU. Use this video as a guide in your decision. Any other questions, leave a comment.

@Matt-ly1pz

5 жыл бұрын

$3,000 for 9.9 Suzuki? that's super super high. Bass pro sells 2019, 20hp, electric start, mercury for $3,100. just picked one up at the Katy location.

@rawdeezy7586

5 жыл бұрын

Hey RX angler! Did you do a pgy1? I’m currently a pharmD student who also likes fishing too and came accords your page!

@christianfilloux

4 жыл бұрын

@@Matt-ly1pz yeah thats a 2k motor not 3 lol.

@peaceandlove0317

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! You gave me the info I need and considering the future fees.

@toannguyen214dallas

2 жыл бұрын

Just buy a jet ski trailer 200.00

Great video for those interested. I've had mine for a year now and love it but I would add the following: (1) I have a 6 hp motor and its plenty and weighs only 50 lbs. Really depends how fast you want to get places. (2) Unloading is easy but loading after a trip can be easy too if you do the following: (a) Take the motor off, if you have 6 hp (lighter) you turn two screws and its off (you're going to flush it anyway when you get home so take it off now) (b) with a foam pad or big beach towel place it under the Rover and tip it on its side to mount the wheels--super easy! (c) load the Rover into your truck nose first--this allows you to take the wheels off after its in your truck with ease. The only other advice I would add is you'll need a cooler or something to sit on (I bought the 5 gal Kula and love it) or you'll need an extender handle for your motor to operate the throttle while you stand (if you prefer standing). Also, skip the power poll but get the sand spike and tie a rope to it (with stryo buoy)--this way you can control whether you want to fish with your face into the wind (tie rope to front of rover) or back to the wind (tie rope to back of Rover) and if you land a monster you can remove the rope because your going to get towed and don't have to worry about a big pole sticking up when your battling the fish. Finally, most dealers will give you a cash discount on the Rover and I found a lightly used Craigslist 6 hp Tohatsu motor. If your worrying about Tohatsu, don't, if you buy a Mercury 6 hp at Bass Pro or West Marine its actually a Tohatsu (with a $600 Mercury sticker on it)--no kidding. All in all, I got my Rover, motor, wheels, grab rack, sand spear spare gas tank/mount and kula for under $5k and that's only a couple hundred more that a fully rigged Pro Angler. I love it and when my son goes with me I can tow his kayak behind the Rover and go farther and faster than anyone in a Kayak. Note to Kayak purists--I still love my Kayak but when I want to go further and faster you can't beat a Rover. RX, thanks for the great video but buyers should consider these alt observations. Oh, you forgot to add that if your putting it in your truck you absolutely need the bed extender and they can be pricy but there are lots of options ($100-$400 range).

@RXAngler

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Toch good stuff. Thanks.

Man what a great overview of this. SOO many channels claim to have a "complete review" of a product and never mention the price at all. For most of us that is the number one factor on what we even start to look at. For that kind of money something like this would never work for me. I think I could get a brand new 14 foot jon boat for a fraction of that price and do 90% of what the Bote could do but I do see some of the appeal.

@Anthony-rv5io

5 жыл бұрын

All The Hobbies Yeah but aluminum is corrosive in saltwater

@AllTheHobbies

5 жыл бұрын

@@Anthony-rv5io Saltwater can be corrosive on aluminum but there are literally millions of aluminum boats used in salt water. With proper care they will last more than your lifetime so that is not really a concern.

@Anthony-rv5io

5 жыл бұрын

All The Hobbies I guess it’s ok if you leave it in dry storage but you can’t leave it in the water

@AllTheHobbies

5 жыл бұрын

​@@Anthony-rv5io Who the heck leaves a jon boat in the water? Such a weird conversation. Even if you left it in the water and 10 years later you had to buy a brand new one you would still pay less than buying this boat once. LOL

@Anthony-rv5io

5 жыл бұрын

All The Hobbies I’m sorry your so offended

Thanks brother, because of your honest video, I've decided to bypass the rover. I'll just put a trolling motor on my kayak lol

@JD-hs7ib

5 жыл бұрын

Great Idea or buy a real skiff

One of the most honest and objective reviews out there. I really appreciate that. I'm still not turned off of the micro skiff idea. At first, I thought there's no way I'd pay that much money for something that small sts, but when you factor in the convenience of not having to own, store, and maintain an entire boat coupled with the impressive customization advances in micro skiffs (not to mention their ability to navigate waterways that boats could never get to) then the price starts to become less of a factor.

Thank you for the tutorial. In the multitude of consultants there is success and happiness. There is no other walkthrough like yours !!! Fine job.

Was looking at a rover, now I have some very valuable info that I wouldnt have normally had. Thanks a lot! Very informative and worthwhile video.

Holy f that’s a fortune. You’ve got almost eight grand in that thing. 😱. It’s cool looking, but honestly I’d much rather buy two Hobie Outbacks and a trailer for that money. Better access to the water I want to get to, MUCH easier loading and unloading, less mechanics/maintenance to worry about, no gasoline or oil...and the comfort factor. I don’t like the fact that your only option is sitting on a cooler all day. It’s awesome that you and others love them but the Rover is absolutely not for me. Thank you for your video because it absolutely solidified that fact in my mind!

@user-cc4kq6hl4c

5 жыл бұрын

The Fishing Family that’s cause he bought a Japanese motor

Great video, definitely needed for the Rover since there is so little info on it. In my experience (i have the 6hp Mercury) the Wheel Rac is useless too. The Bote performs as expected but it is much harder to handle than i originally anticipated. The worst things I have experienced with the Rover have been with the actual Comapny, Bote has been an absolute nightmare to deal with so far. The issues I have had with the Rover have been amplified when trying to get them solved with the company. Once again, great video i'm glad someone ended up making it. Keep the content coming!

Thanks for the honest review. Florida's coastal fishing varies greatly depending on where you are. There may be a few areas where you can buzz around on plane without worries, but there are many places, especially on the Gulf coast that require local knowledge and a lot of practice to navigate. 10k islands for example, is a maze of wicked nasty oyster bars that are completely hidden under a couple inches of stained water at high tide, but will be protruding a couple feet out of the water a couple hours later on low tide. There are plenty of areas completely inaccessible to anything but paddle power or push pole.

@stevehogan8829

3 жыл бұрын

And getting stuck is much easier than getting UNSTUCK!! Especially in the WIND!!

This is a really interesting video. It reminds me of some decisions I’ve made involving kayak purchases and rigging. You learn a lot and truthfully the only wrong decisions are the ones you don’t learn from or the ones from which you never return. Fishing and boating require a measure of safety if nothing else.

Love your content man. Super awesome videos!

Superb video. Almost no filler. Just facts and breakdowns. Refreshing to watch. Definitely armed me with the facts I need to make a decision.

Thank you Nick👌 I think it's safe to say that we all appreciate this video. Because this type of craft is NOT for everyone. Thanks for looking out for us👍

Great video man!! I’ve been looking into one!!

Thank you for taking time to make this video. Very informative and well done.

Really great video RX Angler. Thank you for all the solid info.

Good video on pros and cons. I ended up with the solo skiff. I think if you get a trailer it will make your life a lot easier. I have one for my skiff and it's not that bad at all.

@andys4971

5 жыл бұрын

Soloskiff>boterover

Great video!!!! Lots of details and good tips. Thanks.

I appreciate the video. It’s good someone goes over all the pros and cons of owning one. I have a rackham and use similar wheels with similar problems. I think if I pull the trigger I will use a trailer.

The Solo Skiff is currently $1849 😎 I think I would go that route if I got one.

@andys4971

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@brenthawkins204

4 жыл бұрын

Ive seen the solo for 1500 used

Great video, very informative. I'm currently looking to purchase one, your insights are a great piece of knowledge to shop with. Very helpful

Great video u nailed it that’s a great little boat going to purchase one in near future hopefully can buy a used one 👍

Awesome video man.. my least favorite part of a trip is dragging my pa14 up a steep beach, as you described the bote, nothing pleasurable is 100% hassle free lol.

I had a fishing kayak and put a 2.2hp honda on the back, then it got flogged from my garage when I was at work. It was more hassle than it was worth! I think the fishing modified jet ski's are the way to go now-day's! Thanks for the video!

Great video, extremely informative!! Thank you

Great video!!! Thanks for the heads up.

I would just put a trolling motor on the yak, you guys mainly fish marsh areas with All the options with retractable mounts and GPS guided motors. Great insight video. For me to much hassle for that price.

excellent review. For price keep in mind that the comparable price to other options is the $3500 for the Skiff. Everything else is the engine, etc. you would have to buy with any other option. Including possibly a trailer....etc. It is what it is. The cart wheels agreed are a pain and there are other options.

I like your videos, you always seem in a good mood, patient and joyful, something to look for. What is the hitch extender you are using to load you small boat and kayak. Thanks in advance from Quebec, Canada.

Thanks Nick i bought one. and this is the best Rover review on KZread

*....EXCELLENT REVIEW!. THANK-YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!*

Great video for someone who is thinking of purchasing one. Not for me but I’m sure for some it will be a great fit.

I have an ATAK 140 and while it isn't as heavy I have found the easiest way to load and unload at boat ramps is to just back my truck down the ramp to where tires are in the water and bed extender is only like 3-6 in out of water, grab my long rope and just push it off the back and pull it back in secure it and park my truck. For loading just vice versa back down and into the water, grab your rope and push it out, then climb up in the truck bed and pull it up onto the extender and bed. Just found your channel and loving the reviews.

Thanks brother I always fallow you. This machine is a killer and you provide confidence keep going!!

Wow, that powerpole is expensive! In fact, that whole rig is expensive!

Thanks for info🤗 a lot to think about when thinking of purchasing one🤔👍🏽

Nicely done. Thanks for the info! I have my eye on a SEADOO Fish Pro. Your video solidified my decision. 👍🏼

@RXAngler

5 жыл бұрын

glad I can help with your decision. good luck!

Nice review, thanks for your time

If you use a boat launch you might back your truck as far as you can into the water until your board will float and skip the wheels attachment. if you don't mind a getting little wet. Try this only on a cement ramp! I have a friend who dose this and it works great. when your board in the water at a safe depth gently lower it into the water then just tie it up and park you truck. But do a dry run first make sure your deep enough in the water will not hit bottom. Watching your unloading video looked just like he does it, except he had backed into the water that his wheels were a little 3/4 under water on a (cement ramp only). Awesome video good fishing

Great review, I’m definitely going for a gheenoe lt25 👍👍

Verry Nice explanation. I will stick to my kayak and m’y minkota . Mutch more easy to manage !

The weak link is the wheel rac. I got mine in August (already inflated) and it sat in my hot van and blistered out on one wheel. I returned it the next day. Under-inflate in hot weather. I tried to use without a trailer, but it's pretty hard to get it up on my ladder rack. I work out of a Ford van and thought I could do it. It takes me 30 minutes to unload from the roof, then load the motor and all the gear and gas tanks. I now pull a trailer - much quicker and easier. Enjoying the videos. Bring it to Destin....we'll cruise Crab Island.

@RXAngler

5 жыл бұрын

Russell Fife I’ll take you up on that offer

@ruzac61

5 жыл бұрын

@@RXAngler, my Rover is currently waiting for repairs. I took my cheap kayak out yesterday just to get out there. I damaged my board with sharp edges on the 4-wheel rack that I made. If you cut or crack the board, DO NOT put it back in. It's like a sponge and may take weeks to drain.

I'm 73 and I'm running into the same exact loading issue with my 120 AutoPilot. It's all easy until it comes to getting the 120 onto the Malone cart coming out of the water. I've cut 3" off of the Malone tracks so they don't stick up so high when loading... That made it a buch easier but I still have to pull the heavy kayak completely out of the water and pick up the 120 from the REAR only to set it on the Rack. Coming from the front is way too heavy even with the Minn Kota Removed. One cool thing is I removed the front passange seat and stowed the middle and back. I can then shove the Yak and the Malone attached into my Caravan .. Leave the back hatch open. It's an easy unload at the House when I get home. Roll it right on into the Garage "Man Cave".

You could get a sick bass boat or pontoon boat for the combined price of the bote rover.

WOW...thanks for the info. I learned a lot.

Great review! I’m looking into this as a surfer who wants to use it to get me to new places with my foil and possibly tow it. I want to get into fishing. And hell, I’ve seen guys fish off surfboards so this is totally possible. $3k isn’t bad. This packs into a bag that fits in a car. I can’t touch a USED RHIB for under $5k. This is a slick setup.

Thanks for the information. I think I could buy a very decent used fishing boat for a lot less than $6,500...wow, I had no idea these things cost that much. Good video.

Put bungees on top of the scupper cart. Run the bungee through the scupper and find a spot to strap the bungee to. When you lift up the rover, the bungee pulls the cart into the scuppers.

Great review,....very informative!! I was thinking of one for the Lower Laguna Madre,.... I might just go the route of a well kept 2-man scooter

Thanks for the honesty & sharing 🤙👊

Great video! Thanks

My 'power pole' is a 1" square piece of walnut extending off a single spike flounder gig. I put a T-handle on top. It goes on the side of kayak opposite the side I keep the paddle on and I attach it to the anchor trolley so the kayak can be positioned. Saved $850.

The KZread algorithm is scary accurate… literally just saw a random video on another fishing channel and was wondering what the heck their vessel was… next video I saw was this. Been a fan of RXA for a while and glad I gave this a watch!

Great tips. Very helpful

A Great, GREAT instructional video! Thank you for passing on what you have learned! I am a newbie, that has recently ordered the Native Watercraft Titan Propel 13.5 Kayak. I saw the bed extender that you purchased, and are using. You made no derogatory statements about your extender, so I presume that you are happy with it. Any comments for, or against using that particular truck-bed extender?? I will need one as well for my 6-foot bed, Tacoma truck. Thanks again! You provided a well-thought-out instructional monolog, captured by superb video editing!

Thank you and I sure did learn a lot from this presentation!

Thank you great video, I have a solo skiff, I’m going to demo this one

Thanks for the review. Best review on a bote Rover by far. This too much for me and I'm not cheap. I like my toys jet ski, fourwheeler yadda yadda.... but if I'm spending over $8,000 after tax I'd rather get a regular used boat or at least a jon boat with a nice motor on it, but to each his own.

thanks for this. Very helpful.

Great honest review nice job!

First off those Tohatsu outboards are pretty reliable and I think a 9.9hp is a little bit much for the Rover. I would pass on this and buy a Custom Gheenoe lt10 or maybe an lt25 (but i'd have to drive a ways to get one). I like the Bote Rover and micro skiffs in general but I couldnt justify it the more I research it. Thanks to your video here I am convinced that it isn't for me.

Thanks, this was a great video. I am also looking for a fishing kayak/jon boat/inshore boat. I just can't see this as a viable option, though. The cons are pretty concerning. And the price? whew, it makes the Hobie kayaks blush. Great vid!

Saw those sweet Paddle boards last year at the Stand Up for the Cure at Newport Dunes, Ca.

Really great review!

Great video. I have that micro power pole on my PA 14 and agree with you....Great tool!!

great breakdown of the Bote, Nick.

Nice video. We have a Bote Rover too. But we also built a microskiff canoe. TBH, the 15' Pelican canoe with a 6 hp, grab rack, beats the rover hands down EVERY in EVERY category. The only benefit I can think of where the Rover wins is the self bailing hull. But the canoe can be filled with water and still float

I can see that this boat will be great in skinny shallow calm water. if you know you will be in an environment where there will be big boats around then forget about using this. Unless you lile to challenge yourself and the boat. There's no one boat that can do everything. That's why i have two boats in my garage and thinking of getting this Bote Rover specifically for my key west yearly vacation.

Great and honest review

That's a lot of overhang off your truck bed! I'd be nervous as hell hauling that thing around town! And then loading and offloading it ..wow looks very cumbersome. Enjoy your hobby man thanks for the video!

great video btw!

Excellent video man.

Great review

I am using a Jet ski for fishing. I understand the trailer problems. I like your machine. its cool.

Best honest review by far!

Thanks bro love everything. Fantastic video 👍👍👍

Good stuff ✊🏽

Excellent review.

Great video!

My Perfect watercraft is an OldTown 106 with Spot Lock. That would be a little lighter, and would fit in my van with the back hatched closed.... That would be perfection. Hope Old Town is listening.

Great vid thanks!

A great, informative video and your last piece of advice was so key. RENT a unit or something similar and test out your thoughts. Hats off bro.

Best review on KZread. ✅💯👍🏼

I think this thing is pretty damn cool. If you’re looking to find something motorized to fish, this thing is a beast. My dad was looking for something to take a couple people out to the sand bar so he picked up a 16ft Saturn inflatable with a 20 hp Mercury and he paid about the same thing. Obviously it’s not ideal for fishing, but it’s definitely a fun little Sunday sand bar machine.

Man when I first saw this video, before I opened it I was saying to myself... It's For Sale. Glad I was WRONG. Great video for those that don't know. I'm sure your time will benefit some potential BOTE owner. Also glad to see your keeping the 9.9 Suzuki too. It won't be long before your ripping across the water in search of new skinny waters. Nick if you don't mind, what's the percentage of fish you catch in 12" or LESS of water? Thumbs up on the video. 👍 Tight Lines and Full Limits to Ya.!

Damn I never imagined it was that expensive. Last year I purchased a 19ft with a 200hp Yamaha for $7000. After seeing this I feel like I got a heck of a great deal.

@hanoitripper1809

4 жыл бұрын

19 foot what?

awesome review!

Great video

Oh hell naw. I’m glad I can just watch you. That bote cost more than my center console striper boat. But it’s what you love to do.

Thanks is for the video great information.

Fantastic review,thank you.. What did you catch ?

Soloskiff = $1850 Brand new Tohatsu 6hp = $1400 New Galvanized trailer = $500 Seat = $40 Total = $3800 Nick I avoided getting a trailer for the same reasons you are, until I smashed my fingers and pulled a muscle in my back. After I started using the trailer I realized that was the best way to go & only regret not doing it sooner

Check out wilderness systems heavy duty kayak cart and go with the hard plastic wheels. The design of Botes cart will eventually crack the bottom of the bote board like it did to mine. I’m having to flex seal the holes and hoping it won’t take on anymore water

Thanks for making this. A lot of thing I kinda thought about the rover were true. Something else I wish you could touch on is the plaining. Seems like ever video and photo of the rover, the bow is super high and it never plains out. Just a really inefficient design it seems for the money..... I got a Gheenoe for about what you paid for just the Rover hull and it came with a 25hp lol

AWESOME video!

@RXAngler

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias

Good video bro

Muchas gracias por la información ! I think i keep my Kayak !

I got my Bote Rover with a Hidea 6HP, Motor, Transom and stand up bar for under $4900. It's a 2019 Gatorshell. Clocked the Hidea at 10 mph at max speed today.

@lilsk8er813

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm maxing at too, I want to upgrade to a 9.9

Thanks for sharing, now I have a better understanding of how much this thing actually cost.