Sevylor Fish Hunter HF250 - 220 kg Capacity

Sevylor Fish Hunter HF250 is a two-person inflatable fishing boat with a 220 kg maximum payload and a 232 cm hull. Its compact format combines rowing hardware with fishing-specific details, including rod holders, an inflatable floor, and several air chambers.

Compact Fishing Boat Design

The HF250 measures 232 cm long and 119 cm wide when inflated. A documented specification lists a net weight of 8.3 kg, five air chambers, and an inflatable floor, keeping the boat in the portable rowing-boat category.

The hull uses PVC, while the design includes inflatable seating, oar fittings, carrying handles, and a perimeter safety line. Boston valves support inflation and deflation, and the boat includes a pressure indicator marketed as Sevytest.

Capacity And Motor Rating

The maximum payload is 220 kg, with seating for two people. That figure covers passengers and equipment, so the stated capacity is more useful as a combined load limit than as a promise of two full fishing kits plus motor equipment.

The HF250 accepts an outboard motor rated up to 2.5 horsepower, according to model specifications. The motor is an add-on rather than a built-in propulsion system, while the primary setup uses oars and rotating oarlocks.

How It Compares

Compared with the larger Sevylor Fish Hunter FH280, the HF250 has a documented two-person capacity and a shorter 232 cm length. The FH280 listing describes a three-person layout, a 260 cm length, and a 280 kg load capacity, placing it above the HF250 in both carrying room and rated payload.

The closest current US retail alternative in the same brand is the Sevylor Colorado Fish/Hunt 2-Person Inflatable Kayak. A US listing identifies that model as a two-person fishing kayak with an 18-gauge PVC construction, nylon cover, adjustable seats, multiple air chambers, and a 500 lb capacity.

Best Fit For Small Waterways

The HF250 fits anglers who need a light, two-person boat for calm lakes and short rowing trips. Its 8.3 kg net weight is substantially below the documented weight of larger Fish Hunter designs, but the shorter hull also leaves less room for bulky gear.

The 2.5 horsepower motor rating limits powered use to small propulsion systems. Users need to account for the 220 kg total payload, the separate motor requirement, and the safety equipment required for the waterway and activity.