Customer Reviews for KL INDUSTRIES Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
KL INDUSTRIES Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
With this serious small-water fishing machine, you can fish those secluded bass holes that would tear up a big expensive rig, yet still enjoy many of the amenities found on a full-size boat. Elevated casting decks in the bow and stern support two padded swivel seats. Underneath are large storage compartments, an aerated livewell, built-in cooler, and a battery compartment. It even comes pre-wired for a bow-mount electric motor. Includes bow and running lights, and has a boatload of other fishing-friendly features. Fused control panel keeps all wiring in check. UV-stabilized polyethylene tri-hull is rugged and super stable. Not recommended for 4-cycle motors over 8hp. Length: 11'3". Beam: 60". Capacity: 649 lbs. Max hp: 15.
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Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat Length Beam Capacity Max hp <td class=chartFine align=center nowrap>11'3" <td class=chartFine align=center nowrap>60" <td class=chartFine align=center nowrap>649 lbs. <td class=chartFine align=center nowrap>15
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10 out of 10(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
Review 1 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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bluefleckangler29
Country:United States
State:Delaware
Age:56-65
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Pro Dolphin 120 - Quality for a great price!
Date:January 30, 2013
Purchased this bassboat and trailer in Spring of 2012. You will not find another boat that comes close to this one for the money. Easy for one person to handle. Don't even need a gas motor. Mounted trolling motor up front, reversed the head. Purchased it from Cabelas. Store personnel went above and beyond in every way to assist. Plenty of room for two anglers. Livewell, storage, pre-wired. What else could you ask for. Turn-key operation.
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Review 2 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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DownSouthDan
Location:Orangeburg SC
Age:36-45
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
good, not great - met expectations
Date:April 3, 2012
I purchased this boat in 2009, and have kept it on a trailer in my garage. I have used it about 12 times since purchase. Basically it has met my expectations. The electric motor mount on the bow was too flexible to use initially. When I attached my MinnKota 35lb motor to the mount, the powerhead would lift out of the water as the plastic mount flexed backward under the strain. I reported this problem to the manufacturer, and to their credit they promptly sent me an aluminum sleeve to drop over the mount which provided some added integrity. The aluminum sleeve was not wide enough, as the motors clamps were teetering on the edges, but it was a sufficient fix, albeit not optimal. A few other issues: the 50 amp glass barrel fuse in the vicinity of the battery hook-up blew, and I was unable to find a like replacement at ANY hardware store, and so I ended up having to wire around it. No problems thus far with that. The wood screws that secure the hatch hinges are puny, and have a habit of prying off… I wish they would have used flush mount bolts instead of small wood screws. The rear scupper (above the bilge drain) is mounted too far above the floor of the boat, allowing a significant amount of water to accumulate before it bails. I wish this drain was flush with the floor (yet still far enough above the water-line) so that the boat would self bail. The floor is kind of soft and flexible; I would have preferred a more rigid surface to walk on. The foam/velcro rod-holders that come with the boat are not for use while fishing, they are designed to lie two rods flat on the boats deck – and will only work if your rod is the right shape/size. I attached a rod holder to each aluminum handrail, and discovered that the rails are not very sturdy. They wiggle around quite a bit, and to be candid have led me to believe that the rails are there only for cosmetic purposes. All toll however this boat is sufficient, and meets expectations. I prefer it to an Alumacraft Jon Boat (my other option in this price range) because of the internal wiring, the superior compartment spaces, and the convenient decks in the stern and bow. I have had no major structural issues with the craft. It runs nicely with my Yamaha 4HP 4cycle outboard, although @4HP there is insufficient thrust to get on plane. One thought that I would share is that 2K for the boat, 600 for the trailer, and 1200 for the outboard, 200 for the trolling motor, plus various expenses for the rod holders, battery, etc… I am well North of 4K – I probably could have scored a decent used bass boat for that on Craig’s list. Just a thought. Overall I would recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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Yumabassmaster
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Best Mini Bass Boat In The World
Date:March 18, 2012
This boat is the world's best mini bass boat. The Sun Dolphin Pro 120 comes with all the things you need to slam bass all day long at little or big lakes. The boat can handle up to 15hp so you dont go so slow you get bored with it. The two casting decks have more then enough room. The back deck has a battery box and a big livewell to store all your keepers. The front deck has three compartments with one usually being cooler and the others being tackle storage. Under the front deck is a perfect spot to put your tackle box or life preservors. The boat comes with a rod holder so your poles do not bounce of during travel. It has a control panel so you dont have to go to each electric component to turn it on. The boat is very stable and is super hard to flip(never done it). This boat has plenty of room for two people and all the gear. It also has a very big cabin space for geaar/life jackets/tackle/anything you need. Buy the boat and you will not regret it at all.
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Review 4 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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CAPEYE
Location:LLano, Ca
Age:56-65
Gender:Male
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
What a geat deal
Date:October 16, 2010
First of all dealing with Cabelas has been and hope to continue be a great experience. Services with KL Industry was excelent over the phone. I've had this boat for three seasons and never regret a moment of it. More room than my grandson and I need. For small Lakes this is the boat you will require. Try it you will enjoy it. Mini Kota (36) and 5hp Briggs and stratton is all you need. Lest go fishing.
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Review 5 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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Dolphinpro
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
out standing boat
Date:October 12, 2009
Of all the small boats I have owned and fished out of this is by far the best there is. My fishing partner and I fish several tournaments a year, we use a large fiberglass boat on big lakes and rivers. When it comes to restricted horsepower lakes we use the sun Dolphin. It will outrun any other boat on the lake! With two men and our gear it will run 23 mph with a 15 hp mercury. We can both stand and fish all day with no stability problems. The only thing we give up using the "plastic boat is space. I have used this boat for three seasons and have not found any problems.
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Review 6 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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FishingInFaith
Location:Eastern PA
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
Date:May 24, 2008
Eastern PA is full of small lakes, many don't allow outboards.
Instead of an inflateable or regular row/jon boat, I wanted a bass boat. My Honda will only tow 1000 pounds though, so I bought this "mini bass boat". What a great product! All the features of a big boat, low cost, easy to trailer. Great quality and fun to fish from with all day comfort on those raised padded seats. My Minn Kota 36 pushes it great, haven't tried my old Merc 110 on it yet, but it should plain it off for traveling the bigger lakes. Lots of great features and conveniences, this is the real thing. Very stable and plenty of room for two fisherman. Cabela's needs to post the specs on the trailer; it is first class. 12" wheels, bearing buddies, good lights and easy to assemble. K&L has been first class to deal with on all paperwork necessary to license boat and trailer and any questions. You can get nice cover from them too; Cabelas should offer more accessories with this boat.
If you need a small boat, or can't get a bigger more expensive boat; this is the ticket. First class all the way!
I am so glad I bought it!
Instead of an inflateable or regular row/jon boat, I wanted a bass boat. My Honda will only tow 1000 pounds though, so I bought this "mini bass boat". What a great product! All the features of a big boat, low cost, easy to trailer. Great quality and fun to fish from with all day comfort on those raised padded seats. My Minn Kota 36 pushes it great, haven't tried my old Merc 110 on it yet, but it should plain it off for traveling the bigger lakes. Lots of great features and conveniences, this is the real thing. Very stable and plenty of room for two fisherman. Cabela's needs to post the specs on the trailer; it is first class. 12" wheels, bearing buddies, good lights and easy to assemble. K&L has been first class to deal with on all paperwork necessary to license boat and trailer and any questions. You can get nice cover from them too; Cabelas should offer more accessories with this boat.
If you need a small boat, or can't get a bigger more expensive boat; this is the ticket. First class all the way!
I am so glad I bought it!
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Review 7 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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newtowalleye
Location:Marsh Creek, Pa.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Sun Dolphin
Date:March 17, 2008
The boat is well made for being a plastic haul. It is very easy to move on and off the trailer. The storage and live well come in handy. Cons: The battery box is only designed for one battery. I used a heat gun to enlarge the box to fit a second battery. The Dolphin also has tubing for running electrical wire from the battery box to the front compartment came in handy wiring a second fuse box and fish finder. I use a 30lb minn kota trolling motor, which is a little underpowered in medium wind. Very stable and very kid friendly.
Nice package for electric only lakes.
Nice package for electric only lakes.
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Review 8 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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Beerfish
Location:California Delta
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Great little boat
Date:May 2, 2007
I have a Pro 120 fishing boat. I fish around marinas in the california delta. I love this boat. Good for two people, better for one. It has most of the features you will need. I have a foot controlled Minn Kota on the front and a 6hp Nissan at the rear. Tried the Briggs 5hp, not enough power, hard to shift.
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Review 9 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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bm222
Location:Chambersburg, Pa.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
A great fishing package
Date:February 21, 2007
Purchased this package in March of 2005 and added the Endora 46 reconditioned to it. The boat is easy to launch and reloaded, our ponds here have shallow ramps which can be a problem. The trailer is very easy to haul and has been a pleasure. Recently I added a Classic "1955" Johnson 10 HP. The boat has so many features that you would only expect to find on a much more expensive boat. The only down side is that so many times while fishing or launching I have had people come over to me and want to see the boat. More than pleased with the products purchased.
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Review 10 for Sun Dolphin Pro 120 Jon Boat
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PTCer
Location:Peachtree City, GA
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Great for little lakes
Date:November 8, 2006
I live in a town that has two electric only lakes with several other electric only lakes in neighboring communities. I pull the boat/trailer with my golf cart (one lake is only 1 mile from the house) as well as our mini-van. Easy for one person to load and offload from the trailer. We use one storage area for a cooler, and the others for storing tackle, coats, etc.
Only complaint is that the back deck is a little tight for standing and casting. I built a small extension that fits in the center area to give me/kids/friends more back deck area.
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