Mission Reef Mat

[jimbobalu]

Anyone purchased the mission reef mats? Looking for an honest review. We decided on getting something like that rather than a bigger boat this year. Need space for the kids to play while at anchor.

If you haven't bought a reef mat maybe consider this.

Amazon.com: Intex Giant Inflatable Floating Mat, 114" X 84": Toys & Games

Buy Intex Giant Inflatable Floating Mat, 114" X 84": Pool Rafts & Inflatable Ride-ons - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[tabbibus]

If you haven't bought a reef mat maybe consider this.

Amazon.com: Intex Giant Inflatable Floating Mat, 114" X 84": Toys & Games

Buy Intex Giant Inflatable Floating Mat, 114" X 84": Pool Rafts & Inflatable Ride-ons - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

smile.amazon.com

would kids be able to stand up on this?

 

[HangOutdoors]

That's exactly what I do. Be advised that it will take a few minutes. But it works.

On a side note, I ripped my WOW mat this weekend. I used to attach it to my stern cleats. We jumped on it (3 grown adults mind you) all at the same time and RIP!!!! oh well. Lasted 2.5 seasons.

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Hmmm...... So that is how I can finally get rid of the Big Stupid Mable HD 3 person..... TYVM Accidents do happen

 

[HangOutdoors]

would kids be able to stand up on this?

I was eyeballing this and it doesn't appear that it is good for standing. At the price point it would work.

 

[AndyWaWa]

I've probably posted this on a thread last summer, but we bought the 19' Mission and when tied to the tower and leaning on the rear seats it makes an amazing slide for the kids. It ain't just for the kids though, everyone loves it! You'll need a rope to climb back up, as its super slippery when wet. We haven't tried waxing it yet

It is a pain to fold and put in its bag...and its heavy as hell (i can lug it around myself, but you really want 2 people).

We generally walk it from the dock to the boat and leave it filled for days tied to the dock, and it still looks like the day we bought it. The kids love wrestling on it...

You can't drag it from the boat as it could damage the D-rings if you go too fast.

Family agrees, best boat accessory ever.

 

[jimbobalu]

would kids be able to stand up on this?

Kind of, if they have really good balance. It supports up to 3 adults. My kids love it even if it is difficult to stand up on. Can't complain for $50.

 

[jimbobalu]

Here's a picture of one kid on the matt, it wasn't fully inflated.

 

[tabbibus]

Doesn't seem that much different than the WoW matt we just murdered. At that price point... why not

 

[jimbobalu]

Doesn't seem that much different than the WoW matt we just murdered. At that price point... why not

How much is the WoW matt?

 

[tabbibus]

it cost me like 130 bucks back then. I think it was on sale.

 

[jimbobalu]

One thing, the matt has the bad air mattress type valves, makes it a little more difficult to inflate/deflate.

 

[tabbibus]

This looks, not bad

Vevor Inflatable Dock Platform Inflatable Dock 7'x7'x6

7'x7'x6" Inflatable Floating Platform This inflatable dock is a must for water enthusiasts of all kinds. You can use it as a floating resort to play, fish, or layout and watch the sunset from the water. Kids love to jump and play on this floating dock. It is constructed with PVC material for...

www.vevor.com

 

[tkeru408]

This looks, not bad

Vevor Inflatable Dock Platform Inflatable Dock 7'x7'x6

7'x7'x6" Inflatable Floating Platform This inflatable dock is a must for water enthusiasts of all kinds. You can use it as a floating resort to play, fish, or layout and watch the sunset from the water. Kids love to jump and play on this floating dock. It is constructed with PVC material for...

www.vevor.com

Buyer beware would be the understatement of the day on this thing. Could be fine, but I'm skeptical. This little gem in their image deck had me cracking up, though--they look so realistic and not photoshopped at all!

 

[tabbibus]

omg omg omg! I can't stop laughing. This is fantastic! Yeah, pass on this. I'm having a reeeeally hard time deciding which of these I love the most. I'm leaning towards the cooler guy, but the yacht scrubber is gold as well.

 

[AndyWaWa]

omg omg omg! I can't stop laughing. This is fantastic! Yeah, pass on this. I'm having a reeeeally hard time deciding which of these I love the most. I'm leaning towards the cooler guy, but the yacht scrubber is gold as well.

All I'm thinking if I have that boat(s) in the background why would I be wasting time on the float

 

[tabbibus]

All I'm thinking if I have that boat(s) in the background why would I be wasting time on the float

I mean, how else are you gonna bucket scrub the side? haha

 

[Bluewater272]

If anyone is in the mood to haggle over the winter, I highly recommend just chatting up a bunch of manufacturers on alibaba.com. That's what I did the winter before last, and got an 8x6 rigid inflatable dock for <$300 straight on the boat from China. 2nd full season with it and its still like brand new, use it at least once a week. Only problem was that it took almost 6 weeks to arrive, but thats not a big deal in February. You can even get ones with seadek type material pre-installed for not much more (but figured it would take more space when stowed).

 

[tkeru408]

omg omg omg! I can't stop laughing. This is fantastic! Yeah, pass on this. I'm having a reeeeally hard time deciding which of these I love the most. I'm leaning towards the cooler guy, but the yacht scrubber is gold as well.

The relative sizes of the inflatable to the yacht have me cracking up, especially the pic on the bottom left. However, I think I'm partial to the cooler guy. You just don't see enough guys fly fishing in a huge lake while standing on top of their cooler, on top of their inflatable, right next to their dock.

 

[tabbibus]

If anyone is in the mood to haggle over the winter, I highly recommend just chatting up a bunch of manufacturers on alibaba.com. That's what I did the winter before last, and got an 8x6 rigid inflatable dock for <$300 straight on the boat from China. 2nd full season with it and its still like brand new, use it at least once a week. Only problem was that it took almost 6 weeks to arrive, but thats not a big deal in February. You can even get ones with seadek type material pre-installed for not much more (but figured it would take more space when stowed).

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[F.M.]

Buyer beware would be the understatement of the day on this thing. Could be fine, but I'm skeptical. This little gem in their image deck had me cracking up, though--they look so realistic and not photoshopped at all!
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The relative sizes of the inflatable to the yacht have me cracking up, especially the pic on the bottom left. However, I think I'm partial to the cooler guy. You just don't see enough guys fly fishing in a huge lake while standing on top of their cooler, on top of their inflatable, right next to their dock.

So don't stand on top of a cooler, on top of an inflatable mat, while right next to the dock. I just thought this guy knew something I didn't. I was thinking, no wonder I don't catch anything fly fishing, I'm doing it wrong.