Just as the line between cover and structure gets muddier and muddier each year, so does the definitions between kickboat and float tube or other small crafts. Here is the typical idea of what a kickboat is. A kickboat usually will have oars that come with regardless of whether or not they are used. Float tubes I've yet to see come with oars.



The water wagon we're talking about is a rectangular, flat piece of styrofoam with indentions cut into the surface in circles and/or other shapes for storage. You sit on top of it with your feet hanging off. Their is a rectangular cut out at the front for your legs to hang off and a metal stablizer bar connecting two sides that extend out past your legs.

They also had some that had an extended transom that stuck up on the back and some guys put small outboards on them of 2-4 HP.

Would some one please post a pic or a website of what a "kick boat" looks like?

Is it a tube? pontoon? raft?

Tried googling kickboat, styrofoam, but that didnt help any

OK, got a 4X8X12" styrafoam block today. cut it into 2 halves to make 2 boats 48"X54"X12". It was easiest to cut big cuts with a carpenter finish saw. and a hack saw blade to help round the edges and then sand them so they won't break easy. indent area 20"X15". Ok 2 boats big mess in the garage. paint it tomorrow. I did put it in the pool and got on it. It only draws 3" and so I would get it 10" thick next time cuz 12" sits alittle high, but it will fish just fine. The styrafoam guy said use water base/latex paint. The mobile home roof paint is a white latex based paint designed to reflect the heat. I need to figure a way to cut a indent or 2 for tackle, small ice box and rod holder. 2 coats tomorrow and it will be good.

P.S. I posted a place to get styrafoam in the fly fishing room under water wagon.
P.S.S.I also had my son post a picture of the 2 I made in the flyfishing room also.