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I am going to consider getting a fishing-kayak. Many others [in some unspecified source] say [a fishing kayak] is the easier route [than some other unspecified approach] . [A fishing kayak to me] seems much less of a hassle [that some unspecified method]. Honestly, I wanted [to purchase a Boston Wha...

Consider a 9' Boston Whaler Squall. Amazing rowboat and fairly easy to load in a pickup. 2 sets of molded in oarlock sockets so you can row from the bow seat if needed, Tracks very well because of the keel. Glides well with each stroke. Weight about 125 to 140 pounds. Will take a small outboard als...

jimh wrote:

GoneFishing wrote:Give me other ideas on how to move the boat.

Buy a trailer. Use the trailer to move the boat.

I had mentioned why I wanted to avoid a trailer.

Jefecinco wrote:Will an outboard motor be used to propel the boat?

[I am t]hinking of adding a tiny 2.5-HP engine clamped-on for easy travel and oars as secondary.

Thanks for the responses.

Q1: can a Boston Whaler 9-footer or 11-footer be transported in the bed of a pick-up truck [and launched into the water and later loaded from the water]? Q2: would transporting a 9-footer or 11-footer in a pick-up truck bed be considered unusual? Give me advice on how to use the pick-up truck to mov...