| Kickboat Comparison Chart | ||
| Manufacturer - Model | Creek Company - ODC 816 | Creek Company - ODC 915 |
| Length | 8 feet | 9 feet |
| Pontoon construction | 16" diameter pontoons are made of heavy duty 840 denier with a 420 denier inner liner. 30 gauge PVC bladders. | 15" diameter pontoons are 3 layer of construction heavy duty, 30 oz. PVC thermal welded outer cover, 420 denier nylon inner liner 30 gauge PVC bladders. |
| Size (assembled) | 96 X 50 inches | 108 X 60 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 45 lbs | 65 lbs |
| Capacity | 375 lbs | 375 lbs. |
| Frame | Powder Coated aluminum | Powder coated aluminum |
| Valve type | Boston valves | Boston Valves |
| Oars | 6 foot | 7 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | Available | Available |
| Anchor system | Available | Available |
| River Rating | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Website | http://www.creekcompany.com | http://www.creekcompany.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $399 | $550 |
| Manufacturer - Model | Outdoor Engineering - Versa Vessel Standard LRS | Outdoor Engineering - Versa Vessel LRS Expedition |
| Length | 8 feet | 8 feet |
| Pontoon construction | 16.5" diameter pontoons are 32 ounce PVC 100% thermally welded like the big boats. There is no stitching to abrade or adhesives to break down over time. | 16.5" diameter pontoons are 32 ounce PVC 100% thermally welded like the big boats. There is no stitching to abrade or adhesives to break down over time. |
| Size (assembled) | 96 X 55 inches | 96 X 55 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 48 lbs | 53 lbs |
| Capacity | 350 lbs | 350 lbs. |
| Frame | Aerospace grade aluminum | Aerospace grade aluminum (back packable) |
| Valve type | Halkey-Roberts | Halkey-Roberts |
| Oars | 6 foot | 6 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | Available | Available |
| Anchor system | Available | Available |
| River Rating | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Website | http://www.mertechengineering.com/std.htm | http://www.mertechengineering.com/exp.htm |
| Suggested Retail Price | $799 | $999 |
| Manufacturer - Model | Water Skeeter - Backcast | Water Skeeter - River Tamer |
| Length | 8 feet | 9 feet |
| Pontoon construction | PVC double coated 1200 Denier top/bottom nylon pontoons with 14 tip rise stitched seams 0.5mm PVC bladders. | 1200 Denier PVC double coated 22 tip rise pontoons with welded and stitched seams. 0.5mm PVC bladders with 2 separate air chambers for each pontoon. |
| Size (assembled) | 96 X 50 inches | 108 X 55 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 66 lbs | 77 lbs |
| Capacity | 350 lbs | 400 lbs |
| Frame | Powder coated steel | Powder Coated aluminum |
| Valve type | Halkey-Roberts | Halkey-Roberts |
| Oars | 6 foot | 7 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | Available | Included |
| Anchor system | Included | Included |
| River Rating | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Warranty | 5 year pro-rated | 5 year pro-rated |
| Website | http://www.waterskeeter.com | http://www.waterskeeter.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $499 | $675 |
| Manufacturer - Model | Outcast - Fishcat Streamer XL | Outcast - Fishcat 9 |
| Length | 8 feet | 9 feet |
| Pontoon construction | 14" diameter, 600 denier PVC upper and 600 denier PVC bottom. With vinyl bladders and sewn seams | 16" diameter, 600 denier PVC upper and 900 denier PVC bottom. With vinyl bladders and sewn seams |
| Size (assembled) | 96 X 48 inches | 108 X 50 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 55 lbs | 60 lbs. |
| Capacity | 300 lbs | 375 lbs. |
| Frame | Steel | Steel |
| Valve type | Summit 2 | Summit 2 |
| Oars | 6 foot | 7 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | Included | Included |
| Anchor system | Included | Included |
| River Rating | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Warranty | 5 year | 5 year |
| Website | http://www.outcastboats.com | http://www.outcastboats.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $399 | $550 |
| Manufacturer - Model | Bucks Bags - Southfork | Bucks Bags - Bronco Extreme 9 |
| Length | 8 feet | 9 feet |
| Pontoon construction | 18oz. PVC coated polyester on top and 22oz. material on the bottom. The bladder is 100% polyurethane. | 18” diameter pontoons that are rotary-welded with a rugged 22oz. PVC enamel coated polyester cover and dual chamber 100% polyurethane bladders. |
| Size (assembled) | 96 X 55 inches | 108 X 57 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 45 lbs | 55 lbs |
| Capacity | 325 lbs | 375 lbs |
| Frame | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Valve type | Halkey-Roberts | Halkey-Roberts |
| Oars | 6 foot | 7 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | Available | Available |
| Anchor system | Available | Available |
| River Rating | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Warranty | 5 year | 5 year |
| Website | http://www.bucksbags.com | http://www.bucksbags.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $700 | $1,200 |
| Manufacturer - Model | Trout Unlimited - Madison | Trout Unlimited - Colorado |
| Length | 7 feet | 9 feet |
| Pontoon construction | Heavy-duty pontoons with abrasion-resistant PVC bottoms and tough nylon tops | Heavy-duty pontoons with abrasion-resistant PVC bottoms and tough nylon tops |
| Size (assembled) | 84 X 50 inches | 108 X 56 inches |
| Weight (without accessories) | 46 lbs | 69 lbs |
| Capacity | 350 lbs | 400 lbs. |
| Frame | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel |
| Valve type | Quick fill | Quick fill |
| Oars | 6 foot | 7 foot |
| Trolling motor mount | No | Included |
| Anchor system | Available | Included |
| River Rating | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 year |
| Website | http://www.classicaccessories.com | http://www.classicaccessories.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $279 | $450 |