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The BEST Inflatable Micro-Skiff? Newport NS130 Review

Outdoor Gear Nerds

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We have been running the Newport NS130 Inflatable Micro-Skiff for over a year now, so we have some opinions on it.
This 13 foot, 48 inch wide, 5-chamber inflatable, only weights 90 pounds when fully rigged. It fits up to 2 passengers and has a total weight capacity of 650 pounds. It's also rated for up to a 6 horsepower motor.
In this video we will share with you ALL of the pros and cons we have found with the Newport NS130. Buy it or don't, we just want you to be informed!

Let us know what we should review next in the comments below!

Newport NS130 Inflatable Micro-Skiff: https://newportvessels.rfrl.co/y75wy
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17 Comments

@OutdoorGearNerds Creator 2 months ago Pinned

What do y’all think about the Newport NS130?

@saltystripesfishing2980 2 months ago

So far ive been happy with my bris kaboat and ive been working on it to be ready for chasing small tunas and bluefish in the northeast for a fishing derby. So far things look good but im thinking of trying this out next year. If not it will be a saturn but i love this platform for fishing its great

@seanfalconer7182 2 months ago

FINALLY!!! MORE INFLATABLE CONTENT!!!
🫵🏻😎👍🏻

@logic313 2 months ago

It would be nice to get a comparison video with the fish tuff 14

@manny4491 2 months ago

I have always wanted to see a 3 to 5 year test on how well the inflatables will hold up. I want to know the yearly use cost bottom line. 💰💰💰

@davidhelme2004 2 months ago

you guys should check out the yakattack Cellblok/Switchblade combo

@jasseralvarez3107 1 month ago

Starting to consider an inflatable for smaller lakes, easier than roof topping the yak. Any chance we can one day see a Cajo vs Itrek vid.

@markbernhardt6281 11 days ago

Some people use a vacuum to get it 95% inflated, moves a lot of air. Then finish with the hand pump

@theoutdooramputee 1 month ago

Curious with a custom plate mount d to transom if you could use the nk300 on this. Rig custom steering

@alexatgt 2 months ago

What would you choose between this and the Isle? do you have a comparison? Love the content!

@humu42 1 month ago

So I'm seriously considering this and even have buy in by my wife so, I have two rigging questions.
1) do you think you could put foot steering in on the NS130? I was looking for where you might mount them, but didn't see anything obvious.
2) If you were to pick an electric motor OTHER than a, say, Newport motor, which one would you go for? Considering question 1, would you still say that same motor?

@AidenAltizer-c5s 2 months ago

What you would you all reccomend for a "microskiff" thats not inflatable?

@nuckinnfutzz 2 months ago

Why only short clips of the thing? Need more video of the item your talking about not just the two of you in a room...

@mdhmdh778 2 months ago

Put this thing up against the new Sea Eagle Fish Tuff 14/fish Skiff 16, a Saturn Triton and conduct an honest review. It’s not even close

@stevenvalenti3722 2 months ago

Are you two trying to get a job with NEWPORT? 🤔😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍

@mdhmdh778 2 months ago (edited)

I had one great boat FOR ONE in A FLAT Mirror pond. Not a two person boat nor does it handle any type of chop. Additionally it’s not abrasion resistant. It could be so much better with so little manufacturing effort and could set the 3:51 3:55 standard. Personally I did not appreciate the false marketing concerning the two person claims. In its current form it’s good for a pond and that’s about it. Your comment about it being reinforced is absolutely BS, one scrape on concrete boat ramp and your installing a patch. More marketing spin, it’s common cheap PVC, it’s not triple layered nor are the protection strips adequate. Do your homework. Looks great, lacks function, durability, will not plane with a 6hp unless you weigh less than 130lbs. NOT CREDIBILE INFORMATION