My first trip with the Float Plus 1

Light, Fast, and Comfortable those are the 3 areas that jump out on my first trip.  
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The Float Plus 1 is as we like to say a next level float tube.  There are a lot of great tubes out there and many different types as well.  So yes there is something for everyone's needs.  For those that are looking for float tube that will last and take abuse the Hybrids are what you should be looking for.  The Float Plus 1 is now on that list.  

This float tube weighs in at 26.5 lbs and with the multiple handles you can carry it with easy to the water.  The handles at the seat are perfectly located and balanced for carrying.  

I have come to notice that the most of these hybrid float tubes have major a agility.  The Float Plus 1 is no different, but what I did notice as part of this agility it also has speed.  This float tube is fast, combining the agility of a hybrid and the light weight of this boat you can see there this Float Plus 1  can be fast on the water.  

The comfort is there, I was concerned by the seat valve being under the seat.  I have had to let out air pressure of seats like these before as they can be tough to sit on for long periods.  Being able to get to the valve to let out some air is very important.  So having the seat valve under the seat was a concern.  before heading out I inflated the back rest pretty firm and the actual seat just a little softer.  It was very comfortable for my first trip out.  I also feel the that the width of the setting area of over 20 inches adds to this.  
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Two other observations, there are no D-Rings which we need to attach items on our tubes.  Of course these tubes are well built for gluing your attachments to including the D-Rings.  The boat come with 2 extra D-Rings that can be glued on quick and easy.  After making this comment Maikel Lambregts creator of the Float Plus systems said they did this on purpose to allow you the owner to add what you want were you want it.  I like that idea.

The other observation was that the main floor of the float tube is very slightly tilted backwards to the rear.  The idea here is that you don't have any issues of sliding forward on your seat.  Many people are talking about this currently so its great to see a company address this concern.  
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So the next is the Motor which will be sent when they are ready.  I am looking forward to this add on as well.  The boat was designed for the motor.  It worked amazing with out it so I can only image what it will be like with the motor.
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Thanks for reading, any questions please be sure to ask I would love to answer your questions.

Thanks Jeff for an awesome write up on the FloatPlus One. After reading your review and seeing it in person yesterday with you on the water it’s definitely something I’d be interested in when it becomes available for sale in the us. It looked very stable and fast for you even in the windy conditions we had yesterday. I only sat in for a second on shore before we launched and it was very comfortable, I think like you said because of the wider seating area. Can’t wait for US sales and the motor for your review.

BigMaxFloats wrote:Thanks Jeff for an awesome write up on the FloatPlus One.  After reading your review and seeing it in person yesterday with you on the water it’s definitely something I’d be interested in when it becomes available for sale in the us.  It looked very stable and fast for you even in the windy conditions we had yesterday.  I only sat in for a second on shore before we launched and it was very comfortable, I think like you said because of the wider seating area. Can’t wait for US sales and the motor for your review.

You need to put in the water next time give it a go for yourself.

Sounds good. I wanted you to get the first run in.

Nice.  I like the high seat position but looks tight to fit a tray in there.

jmytuna wrote:Nice.  I like the high seat position but looks tight to fit a tray  in there.

It will be interesting working on and planning out all the mods o we time for sure.

Jeff, it appears as though your thighs are above your air bladders in the photo, how do you think that you would install a tray?
Any thoughts?
I always need a fishing lap tray, great for tying lures and knots on … also great to photo a fish on! !

SP Dan

SP Dan wrote:Jeff, it appears as though your thighs are above your air bladders in the photo, how do you think that you would install a tray?
Any thoughts?
I always need a fishing lap tray, great for tying lures and knots on … also great to photo a fish on!   !

SP Dan

That is a good questions Dan I know there are some attachable work tables. They are small and meant to be on the sides. They could work, but some DIYing will need to be done to figure this out some other way. We're there is a will there is a way.

Jeff, I was also looking to see if it had the D-rings on the sides in order to attach my rod holders to.
Are there D-rings on the sides of the air bladders? I didn’t see them.

SP Dan

Thanks in advance!

The don't attach D-rings but send two extras so you can glue them on where you want them. 2 is not enough and so I order for less than $10 a set of 6. So glue them on where you want them it is pretty easy.

It just seems silly to me to spend that much money and not even have the rings included on the float tube.

Seems like something is lacking on the float tube when you have to spend additional money after purchase to get it to function as a fishing vessel with rod holders.

She’s still pretty!

SP Dan