Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This was a birthday present for my 13 year old son. We have been wanting one for years but don't have the garage space and our homeowners association won't allow us to park it outside. Have had it on the water a half dozen times or so now and it's holding up great. Set up is quick and easy and the included high output manual air pump works great. Don't waste your $$$ on a motorized one...it really won't save you any time at all. By the 3rd time or so we took it out we could have it unpacked, inflated, and ready to put in the water in around 12 minutes! I would not recommend more than 3 people. It's cozy with 3 and fishing with 3 is very difficult. I did purchase the motor mount and a trolling motor which in my opinion are a must. I can't imagine spending any considerable amount of time on the water using just the included paddles. Also, I wish there were some sort of integrated cupholders. I'm not knocking my review for that because I knew what I was getting but am leaving 4 stars instead of 5 because it is virtually impossible to repack into the carrying bag it comes in and because if you advertise as a raft for 4, it should fit 4. *** Take care of this raft and it will take care of you! We have now had this raft for 2 years and are into our 3rd boating season with it. We take care to wash and thoroughly dry it after each use as well as store it properly. When we take it to the lake we bring a tarp to place it on while inflating to reduce the chance of punctures from rocks or sticks. All that being said, in the water we have certainly put this raft to the test. It has been drug over rocks, had dogs inside of it, floated across sunken downed tree branches, and it has never had a leak and looks like brand new. I am updating my review from 4 stars to 5. The complaints I had that caused me to take away a star previously are still valid. I just feel like after 2 years this raft has been such a great value that it has earned it's 5th star back!