Pacemaker Fishing Forum

SKVAN,

I've looked at Sea Eagle and they seem to be very quality boats. But i've heard that Zodiac is one of the best quality and long lasting brands out there. There are alot of used ones on Ebay and Craigslist for sale.

I don't know nothing about the fold cat, but don't really like the looks of it, though I'm a bit skeptical of things at times - a friend of mine has a sea eagle inflatable raft that he uses on the river and he likes it (http://www.seaeagle.com/MotormountBoats.aspx)
I think I'd go with the raft over the cat in this case

I have an ODC 1220 and I've put it through 2 years of my abuse and I got it used.  The only issue I've had with it is a pinhole leak in one of the bladders, easy fix.

of course,there's the apartment issue - the 1220 can be broken down to go in an apartment.  I've disassembled mine and put it in the bed of my truck under the tonneau cover before, but its not ideal.     

what kind of waters will you be fishing?

I have a Trout Unlimited Colorado XT Pontoon Boat( one seat). It is available from Costco or cabelas for around $400. I have put a trolling motor on it and used it around ashburn and Beaver Dam. You do need to register any boat with a motor though.
I have tricked it out a little with a swivel seat and rod holders. It is very comfortable and can handle class 1 rapids.
A two seater  would probably be a good option for the river or if you like company when you fish.