Float tubes — the classic way in
Seated, finned boats for sheltered stillwaters. Costway and Spotravel models here ship complete with pump, paddle and rod holder, rated to 150kg — the easiest and most affordable way to try belly boat fishing.
Belly boats and float tubes for serious still-water anglers.
Get away from the bank, without buying a boat.
Float & Cast stocks 15 belly boats and float tubes for UK still-water and river anglers — compact starter tubes, pro motor-ready boats for bigger water, and wader-style boats for rivers. Real specs, real load ratings, no invented reviews.
- Complete kits with pump, paddle and rod holder — no hidden extras to buy.
- Load ratings from around 100kg up to 159kg, stated honestly per model.
- Grouped by how you fish: float tubes, pro & motor-ready, and wader-style.
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A cross-section of the range — a starter float tube, a motor-ready pro boat and a wader-style river boat — to show the full spread. See all 15 boats →
Who it's for
For anglers who want more water than the bank gives them
You don't need a boat licence or a trailer to fish from open water. Most of our customers are still-water or river anglers looking to reach the swims bank fishing can't.
First-time float tubers
Complete kits with pump, paddle and rod holder included mean you can be on the water the same day it arrives, without buying accessories separately.
Predator anglers
The Black Cat Battle Boat Set ships with a motor fitted and an echo sounder holder, built specifically for active catfishing.
Bigger-water regulars
Our pro range — Savage Gear, Westin — brings higher capacities and motor compatibility for reservoirs and exposed stillwaters.
River fly fishers
Wader-style belly boats are a different design entirely, built for standing and wading rather than sitting and finning.
How to choose
Three ways to fish a belly boat
The range breaks down by how the boat is fished, not just by price — here's how to find the right style for your water.
Pro & motor-ready — for bigger water and predator fishing
Savage Gear, Westin and Black Cat models bring wider beams, higher capacities and, on selected models, pro-motor compatibility — built for reservoirs, exposed stillwaters and active catfishing sessions.
Wader-style — for standing water and rivers
A genuinely different design, worn and fished standing rather than seated. Built from thicker 0.7mm commercial-grade PVC for the riverbed contact wading involves, including a dedicated fly-fishing river raft model.
The complete guide
The honest guide to buying a belly boat in the UK
A belly boat opens up water a bank angler simply can't reach, but the category covers everything from a £100 starter tube to an £850 motorised predator rig. This guide covers what actually matters when choosing one, beyond just picking the cheapest option on the page.
What a belly boat actually is
At its core, a belly boat (or float tube) is an inflatable ring or pontoon you sit inside, with your legs through the middle and fins on your feet for propulsion. You wear waders or a wetsuit to stay dry, and a buoyancy aid is essential — the boat itself is not a life jacket. It gets you off the bank and into casting range of fish that bank-bound anglers simply can't reach.
Reading the weight rating properly
Every belly boat states a maximum load capacity, but that number needs to cover more than just your body weight — add clothing (heavier in waders), a rigged rod, tackle bag and net, and leave genuine margin rather than loading close to the limit. Buoyancy and stability both fall as you approach a boat's rated capacity, not just past it, so a higher-rated tube generally rides better even at the same actual load.
Seated float tubes vs wader-style boats
Most belly boats are float tubes: you sit inside them and fin to move. Wader-style boats are a different design entirely — worn and fished standing, closer to waders with extra buoyancy than a seated boat. Seated tubes suit stillwaters where you fin to a spot and stay there; wader-style boats suit shallow margins, mixed-depth water and rivers where standing gives a better casting position.
When a motor is worth it
An electric motor makes sense once you're regularly covering distance, trolling, or fishing bigger, more exposed water where finning alone gets tiring. Not every belly boat is built to take one — a soft standard hull flexes under motor thrust, which is why pro-motor compatible models like Savage Gear's High Rider use a rigid drop-stitch base instead. If a motor is part of your plan, buy a boat built for it from the start rather than retrofitting one.
Hull shape and size
A V-shaped hull tracks straighter than a round tube when finning any distance, and a wider beam adds stability on choppier, more exposed water at the cost of extra bulk to transport. Boat weight matters too — a lighter tube is easier to carry to a walk-in swim, even if it means slightly less capacity than a heavier premium model.
What comes in the box
Check exactly what's included before you buy: a pump, paddle, rod holder and repair kit should ideally all be there from the start, so you're not sourcing extras before your first trip. Every product page on this site states precisely what ships with each boat.
Reviews
Verified reviews, not invented ones
We're a new shop, so we only publish reviews from verified customers — and we won't pretend to have more than we do. Bought a belly boat from us? Tell us how it went and we'll feature genuine reviews here.
Got questions?
Belly Boat FAQs
What is a belly boat?
A belly boat (also called a float tube) is a small, one-person inflatable boat you sit inside, propelled by fins on your feet rather than oars. It lets a still-water angler get away from the bank and fish spots that are otherwise out of casting range, without needing a full-size boat.
Do I need waders or a wetsuit to use one?
Yes — you sit low in the water with your legs through the tube, so you need waders or a wetsuit to stay dry and warm, plus a proper buoyancy aid. The belly boat itself is not a substitute for a life jacket.
How do I choose between a float tube and a pro belly boat?
Compact float tubes suit still-water anglers fishing from a fixed spot on sheltered venues. Our pro & motor-ready range suits bigger water, longer sessions, predator fishing or anyone planning to fit an electric motor. Wader-style boats are a different design entirely, for standing and wading rather than sitting and finning.
What weight can a belly boat carry?
It varies by model, from around 100kg up to 159kg on our highest-capacity tube. Always add your own body weight plus tackle and clothing, and leave a margin rather than loading right up to the stated limit — check each product page for its specific rating.
Can I fit an electric motor?
Only on the models we list as pro-motor compatible — Savage Gear's High Rider and Pro Motor boats, and the Black Cat Battle Boat Set, which ships with a motor already fitted. Standard float tubes are built for paddling and finning, not motor mounts.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Delivery is free across the UK on orders over £75, with a flat £5.99 charge under that. Your delivery estimate is shown at checkout before you pay.
Can I return a belly boat if it's not right?
Yes, in line with our 30-day returns policy — return it unused and, where possible, in its original packaging for a refund or exchange.
Still deciding? Read the belly boat buying guide or browse all 15 boats.
Page summary
Float & Cast is a UK shop selling 15 belly boats, float tubes and pontoon boats for still-water and river anglers, from brands including Costway, Spotravel, Savage Gear, Westin, Lineaeffe, Serenelife and Black Cat, plus 10 accessories (fins, chest waders, a buoyancy aid, a portable fish finder, an anchor kit, a trolling motor, a dry bag and a landing net). The range spans compact float tubes for beginners, pro and motor-ready belly boats for bigger water and predator fishing, and wader-style boats for standing and river fly fishing. Boat prices run from about £103 to £857; accessories from about £54 to £190. Free UK delivery over £75, a flat £5.99 under that, easy 30-day returns and secure Stripe/PayPal checkout.