Specifications - Basic Model RB1

  • Weight: 58 lbs (30.9 kg) including Oar and Oar Lock
  • Dimensions - 90” Length, 47” Width, 20” depth (229cm x 120cm x 43cm)
  • Carrying Capacity - 352 lbs (160kg, Including passengers, cargo and equipment), 1 person
  • Material - UV resistant ultra strength plastic
  • White and Green boats are made from polyethylene plastic, UV resistant coating on both sides
  • Seat has two cup holders (2.9” diameter for cans) and two compartments (3“ x 6”) for items, slots under seat for feet or small items
  • Seat is removable for storage and stacking
  • Seat contains high density flotation foam
  • Oars are 2 piece aluminum that are collapsible for storage; 65” long, 34” long when collapsed, paddles and grips are plastic
  • Oarlocks are made of heavy-duty plastic with stainless steel pins. 
  • Stainless steel pad eye and backing plate on bow for towing of tiedown
  • 1 year warranty on all parts and hardware
  • Made in Canada

key features

  • Lightweight - starting from 58 lbs

  • Safety Floatation Foam - New higher density foam in the seat

  • Oars Included - 2 piece aluminum collapsible oars

  • Durable and easy to clean

  • Easy to transport - Fit in the back of a truck or SUV, or on a roof rack

  • Seat - Middle (Basic Model)

  • Oar Locks Included - Durable, Heavy-Duty Plastic oarlocks with stainless steel pins

  • Stainless Steel Hardware - Prevents rusting

     

Fun on the water

Backwater offers fun and affordable boats suitable for time on the water with family and friends, sightseeing, fishing, hunting and transport to/from shore. At only 58 lbs, the Basic Model is one of the lightest small boats you can buy. Light enough for one person to carry. There is nothing to inflate so you can grab and go. You will be on the water in no time.

Your boat fits easily into the back of a truck/SUV or onto a roof rack, even on smaller vehicles.

Backwater Boats are available in white and sportsman green. The Basic Model features a single seat and includes oars and oarlocks. 

Our boats are thermoformed from a single sheet of high durability plastic and are more durable than wood or fiberglass. This means there are no seams to leak, they never need painting, and they’re easy to clean.

Among boaters it is known as a dinghy, tender or skiff. Among sportsmen, it is known as a fishing boat, sled, pram or as most say “an alternative to inflatable boats”. We just call it a great boat that our customers love.

Fun on the water

Backwater Boats are fun and affordable boats suitable for time on the water with family and friends, birdwatching, sightseeing, fishing, hunting and transport to/from shore. At only 59 lbs it is one of the lightest small boats you can buy. Light enough for one person to carry. There is nothing to inflate so you can grab and go. You will be on the water in no time.

The size allows it to fit in the back of a truck/SUV, or for smaller vehicles it easily fits on a roof rack.

They are available in four colors, clear, white, sportsman green and black. The new front seat and new rear bench seat gives you multiple seating configurations. Our boats also come with a set of oars and oar locks. Your boat arrives complete so there is nothing more you need to purchase. It has the capability to add bolt on accessories to the hull. Many users attach after market accessories to deck out their Backwater for a perfect day on the water.

If you don’t want to row the aluminum transom plate allows you to attach a 2 hp gas motor or an electric trolling motor with battery.

Our boats are thermoformed from a single sheet of high durability plastic. This means there are no seams to leak and are much more durable than wood or fiberglass. There is no need to paint and are easy to clean.

Among boaters it is known as a dinghy, tender or skiff. Among sportsmen, it is known as a fishing boat, sled, pram or as most say “an alternative to inflatable boats”. We just call it a great boat that our customers love.

Thousands of Boats in Use Today

Our Backwater 7.5 hull is a tried and tested design. We have sold hundreds of boats since their inception in 2004. Many customers have enjoyed their boats for more than a decade. We build them to last.

The Backwater brand dates back to 2001 with our introduction of the Backwater Baby.

Here are what customers have told us about our boats:

I fish out of a Backwater and love it, they're easy to launch and much more effective than using a float tube or kick boat. We are always fishing from a double anchored position which is where small prams really shine.

Jordan, Canada

I love your boats. I'm a single father of two little girls and love to go on adventures with them

Richard, USA

Love that little boat! Fish a lot of ponds but due to a shoulder injury my 2 man plastic boat is a bit too much for me to handle alone. Your boat is perfect for those days I want to fish by myself!

Jim, USA