Intex Challenger Inflatable Boat Set with Oars + Inflator

Great little inflatable boat easy to use and great day out at sea in the sun getting to grips with the oars is a bit difficult

Had great use out of this and it’s fab quality - previously purchased a tanning pool which deflated after an hour such poor quality - this was much better and we have also been able to use it on the canal . Wonderful quality !!

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.

Lots of fun has been had in this boat since we got it. The vinyl is tough and has never split. The pump inflates it fairly quickly and there is a handy guide strip you hold to a reference line on the boat to show you when it is fully inflated.The pump can be used for many inflatables, though the hose does have a tendency to pop off the base of the pump - and can do so with quite a bang if you're mid stroke!Bear in mind as with all of these boats the "3 man" rating really means 2 adults or 3 children.We keep it in an old duffel bag with the pump and broken down oars.

Value for money

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.

We bought this dinghy for our son, daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren (aged 6&4) who regularly take camping holidays in Europe just as we did when our sons were young and when we enjoyed a similar sized dinghy for many years. The boat was used for the first time on their recent trip to France and drew admiring looks and comments from fellow campers, notably "now that's what I call a dinghy". Most people had opted for tiny inflatables big enough for one child and useful for little more than messing about in the shallows but we chose this one for the long term. The boat took the 2 adults and 2 kids comfortably and was perfectly stable for exploring the whole inland lake. As the children grow, it will still take one adult in addition to them but at this stage, dad seemed to get the most fun from it, re-living memories!!We felt that the 3 piece kit was great value - the oars were perfectly good enough at this stage (they can always upgrade later if they want) and the foot pump was quick to use. Other potential buyers should beware of the Amazon footnotes that "people who bought this item also bought an electric pump" as the instructions warn against using them, so save your money to put towards life jackets instead!!! It would be a large and heavy item to take on holiday other than self-drive trips and it's heavy for younger kids to carry but that's the downside to a boat for the whole family or for older kids and to get this level of stability. Provided the boat proves to be as durable as it appears, it should last many years and at this stage we are delighted with it and would thoroughly recommend.

I am very unsatisfied. I ordered this and after only 3 uses in very calm water, the ore broke. This is not something I would expect from a product like this.

Affordable price and very good quality.

I needed an inflatable boat to support my Radio Controlled (RC) Float Planes hobby. Sometimes, you need to fetch the plane manually. This does the trick. I can also use it for recreational time on a lake for fishing or sightseeing. It is well-made and comes with a set of aluminum oars. At this price point, you cannot beat it at Canadian Tire. The price went up from $86 to $199 shortly after I bought it. I love good deals.

Material de boa qualidade. Acompanha a bomba para encher, dual "almofadas" infláveis e remo... bem completo e de tamanho muito bom. Custou R$ 899,90 na época. Valeu o investimento.

Para dos personas sin problema con dos cañas, hielera y caja de pesca. Caben tres personas pero sin lo antes mencionado. Estoy muy contento. Saludos

Das Boot entspricht der Beschreibung und sorgt für ordentlichen Spass im See. Preis-Leistung ist völlig in Ordnung.Zur Sicherheit gibt es 2 aufblasbare Seitenelemente und einen Unterboden (wie eine Matraze). Der mitgelieferte Blasebalg ist in Ordnung. Eine elektrische Variante sorgt auf lange Sicht für weniger schmerzen im Arm - ist jedoch kein Problem und das Bott ist schnell aufgeblasen.Einzig die Ruder sind etwas zu klein für das Boot. Bei etwas Strömung und Wind wären größere Paddel wünschenswert.