Customer
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
It all started last summer when the camper next to us had a Sea Eagle Paddleski kaboat. Having owned a Sea Eagle kayak in the past, we knew what great quality they are, but were dismayed when we checked the price of the Paddleski. Headed to Amazon to check for other options, and they had a bunch of them! But we kept coming back to the Bris 14.1' kaboat, and, after months of studying reviews and comparing all the inflatable boats, we pulled the trigger and ordered this boat for about half the price of the Paddleski.Saw Fedex backing into the driveway and met him with the small hand truck we bought specifically for our new Bris kaboat. The driver put the boat on our hand truck and brought it to our door, and we immediately took it inside and inflated it in the living room (the only room in the house big enough!)It's been sitting there fully inflated for two days, and is holding strong. The prime truck just came and brought the stainless steel screws to attach the dinghy wheeler launch wheels, (also from Amazon). We ordered the Bris canopy when we ordered the boat and installed the bases on the boat today.The boat is very well made and solid, and we really like the height of the benches, 18 inches, comfortable seat height. Can't wait 'til spring so we can try it out.
Robert J. Conzelman
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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DJ
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
I've had this boat on the water 5 times now paired with a 2.5 HP Suzuki outboard. Terrific value considering the price. Stability is good and I am able to stand in flat waters on the air floor.Build quality is acceptable. I noticed excess adhesive around some of the seams straight out of the box. I inflate/deflate every time I use the boat, and one of PVC triangles at the transom is already starting to detach. I also had to patch 2 small tears on the starboard side after I rubbed a little too hard against a floating dock. Repair process with the included kit is pretty quick and easy.Easy to inflate with the included bellow pump, but I would recommend getting a double action pump. Electric 2 stage pumps are loud, expensive, and take longer than a manual pump. Not for me.Lastly, if you are going out by yourself most of the time, get the 12ft Bris. I wanted the 14ft with the extra weight capacity to bring passengers out, but most of the time I find myself going out to explore alone. It's not heavy at about 70 pounds, but it IS awkward to handle and launch a 70 pound 14 ft inflatable by yourself.Great first boat, great cheap way to get on the water. Just buy it.
Customer
Reviewed in Australia on March 7, 2020
I've taken it out on the sea many times and been impressed and got really good feedback. People come up and say great boat! I car top it upside down and drive it down the freeway at high speeds with no problem. I've been catching up with my brother and launching off a drive-on beach near his place. I've been leaving it inflated in my yard under a boat cover I picked up. I also go the longest BEST kayak oar and use that instead of the paddles it comes with. I don't recommend doing the wheels mod where you drill holes in the transom I did that and regret it. I am about to buy the biggest possible cart to help there and am seriously considering getting a boat trailer so I don't need to unload the car and assemble at site. I've learned a lot since getting this boat and its opened a whole area of new hobbies and interests, exercise, exploration and adventure for me. I've attached a photo of the BRIS 4.3M Inflatable Kaboat in dry dock on a camping table and a plastic box rigged with electric trolling motor, Garmin fish finder and GPS, compass and kayak oar. I added my own wooden benches as I found those provided were slightly shorter than I liked. For onboard storage I just use a large plastic box with a sealable lid which doubles as a table.One word of caution on a slightly different tangent: In my State there are rules and regulations as soon as you add a motor or a trolling motor of any kind above a thrust of 34 lbs. You then become a "powered vessel" and the operator needs a boat operators licence (has to sit and pass exam and pay fee) and to get the boat inspected by a boat inspector (fee) and pay boat registration annually (fee). Something to consider.
Surveyor Says
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
I bought two 14 footers and another 12 footer (BRIS) for a work project that entails working on streams in the U.S. Rocky Mountain West. We've used these boats on a wide variety of stream sizes, and have put about 150 river miles on them. I'd recommend them as a great all around boat. We've used them with 2.5 HP gas outboard motors (15 inch shaft) and also with Newport Kayak motors (24 inch shaft, I think). We've also used them without any motor and just done some semi-technical floating. The boats are light enough for two people to carry. Zero patches so far. I like the upright sitting position of the seats - very nice for getting in, getting out, and seeing down into the water. The floors have taken a beating with no ill effects and have proven to me that a drop stitch floor is a nice weight/stability compromise in an inflatable. The foot pump doesn't look special but works very well.We've used the 12 footer as a 1-person + gear outfit; the 14s have fit two guys and their gear.Negatives: The oars might seem kind of cheap and lame when you first start using them (especially if compared to oaring a framed boat), but you get used to them and the boat handles surprisingly well on rivers. The seats slip out on occasion. The raised keel will get you all kinds of pushed around if it's windy and you're not using a motor. The front straps suck for carrying and will come untied or break sooner than you want them to.