13' Saturn FCB385 Fishing Inflatable Boat with HEAT-Welded Seams
Premium German Heytex PVC • Inflatable Air Floor • Bow Motor Mount Ready
- Heavy-duty HEAT-welded seam construction
- Premium German Heytex PVC fabric for exceptional durability
- Non-slip EVA tracking pad over the inflatable air floor
- Four factory-installed accessory mounting patches
- Multiple stainless steel D-rings for securing fishing gear
- Bow motor mount brackets for optional electric trolling motor installation
The Saturn FCB385 Fishing Inflatable Boat is a versatile inflatable fishing boat designed for anglers who want outstanding performance, durability, and portability. At 13 feet long, it offers a spacious cockpit with excellent stability, making it ideal for freshwater fishing, saltwater bays, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
Constructed from premium German Heytex PVC with advanced HEAT-welded seams, the FCB385 is built to withstand years of recreational and fishing use. A full-length protective rub strake helps guard the hull against abrasion when launching from beaches, boat ramps, or rocky shorelines, while the non-slip EVA deck pad provides secure footing when casting, landing fish, or moving around the boat.
Designed specifically for anglers, the FCB385 includes four universal accessory mounting patches compatible with many popular fishing accessories, including optional Scotty®, Railblaza®, and similar rod holders, fish finders, camera mounts, cup holders, and other gear. Multiple stainless steel D-rings throughout the cockpit provide convenient attachment points for coolers, tackle bags, anchors, and additional equipment.
Integrated bow motor mount brackets allow quick installation of an optional bow-mounted electric trolling motor for precise boat positioning while fishing. The FCB385 also pairs perfectly with small gasoline outboard motors, giving you the flexibility to choose quiet electric propulsion or higher-speed gas power depending on your adventure.
Unlike traditional aluminum fishing boats, the Saturn FCB385 deflates into a compact package for easy storage and transportation. It fits in the trunk or cargo area of most cars, SUVs, and minivans, eliminating the need for a trailer while making it easy to take your boat to remote lakes, rivers, and fishing destinations.
Key Features
- 13-foot inflatable fishing boat
- Premium German Heytex PVC construction
- HEAT-welded seams for superior strength
- Inflatable high-pressure air floor
- Non-slip EVA tracking pad
- Four accessory mounting patches
- Bow trolling motor mount brackets
- Multiple stainless steel D-rings
- Compact storage with no trailer required
- Suitable for lakes, rivers, bays, reservoirs, and protected coastal waters
Whether you're bass fishing on inland lakes, exploring winding rivers, cruising coastal flats, or enjoying family boating trips, the Saturn FCB385 delivers the portability, durability, and performance expected from a premium inflatable fishing boat.
SATURN INFLATABLE BOATS FCB385 SPECS:
- Safety grab line on sides of tubes.
- Separate internal air chambers.
- Flat bottom design, no keel.
- One-way drain valve with plug.
- Splash guards over transom,
- All around, durable rub strike.
- Elongated round end tubes.
- Extra wide rub strakes on bottom.
- Bow with integrated brackets for motor mount.
- Reliable flat air valves with pushpin design.
- Front bow D-ring with integral lifting handle.
- Anchor D-ring inside and anti shafting rub strake.
- Spare rope for attaching anchor is included.
- High-pressure drop stitch air floor is included.
- Air deck floor protected by additional layer of EVA tracking pad.
- Extremely rigid, lightweight hull for good performance.
- Lightweight and strong removable aluminum seat benches.
- Universal gear attachment patches in a bow area for fishing rods or other gear.
- Heavy-duty marine grade plywood transom covered with fiberglass on both sides.
- Features sliding drain valve with no need for drain plug.
- Velcro straps on a boat bottom for optional DIY non-inflatable keel installation.
- INCLUDED: aluminum oars, hand pump, repair kit, seat bench and carry bag.
- Features new universal patches for optional rod holders accept Scotty and Railblaza.
- 1 rod holder included as free bonus. More available in our Accessories section.
- Rod holders, cup holders, fish finder bases, etc are also available on Amazon.
- For the list of optional available Accessories please click here.
- IMPORTANT: Please note that any photos showing mutliple rod holders or fishing rods are for demonstration only.
FAQ:
Question: How to install optional keel?
Answer: The FCB385, built as a flat-bottom model, can be upgraded with an optional do-it-yourself keel system to improve tracking and handling. This modification uses a long semi-rigid insert positioned under the deflated air floor to create a keel-like profile.
Begin by attaching two Velcro retaining straps to the lower interior surface of the hull, directly underneath where the air floor sits. These straps are designed to hold the selected keel insert securely in place. The simplest insert option is a large-diameter foam pool noodle, which can be purchased at common retail stores for a few dollars. Once the air floor is removed, place the foam noodle along the centerline, slide it under the Velcro straps, and reinstall the air floor. When the floor is inflated, the compressed noodle forms a raised center section that mimics the function of an inflatable keel, improving stability and straight-line tracking.
For users requiring additional stiffness, a section of PVC pipe may be inserted inside the foam noodle before installation. This creates a more rigid composite structure. With the Velcro straps holding the assembly firmly beneath the air deck, this DIY modification provides an effective method to enhance the FCB385’s directional control and overall performance. See YouTube video for example of installation on similar type of boat.
Saturn Inflatable Boats Specifications:
Note: Specifications and accessories are subject to change without notice. Max O/B Motor means: maximum power of outboard motor that can be safely used to ride the boat loaded to the maximum capacity at normal water surface conditions. Please exercise common sense and caution when using maximum motor capacity. Do not jump from wave to wave as new 4-stroke motors are much heavier then 2-stroke and provide extra strain on the transom. Under normal circumstances, with half the maximum persons/load capacity, 50% of maximum O/B power rating may be necessary to put the boat on plane.
