Electric Fishing Boat Survey V2

1. Please enter your Prolific ID

2. Do you currently own or regularly use a fishing kayak or small fishing boat?

A. Yes, I own one and use it regularly

B. I used to, but not anymore

C. No, I don't

3. Have you ever modified or rigged your fishing kayak/boat yourself (adding motors, fish finders, rod holders, etc.)?

A. Yes, significant DIY (added motor, electronics, batteries)

B. Yes, minor tweaks (rod holders, storage)

C. No, I use it as it came from the factory

4. What kind of water do you fish in most often?

6. What do you currently use for fishing?

A. Kayak / small paddle boat (no motor)

B. Kayak / small boat with an electric (trolling) motor

C. Small gasoline-powered fishing boat

D. Canoe / pedal boat

E. Other

7. What frustrates you most about your current setup?

A. Unstable / hard to fish from comfortably

B. Too much hassle to set up, transport & launch

C. Too noisy — disturbs the fish

D. Hard to hold position or control precisely

E. High running costs & maintenance

F. No built-in fish finder / navigation

G. Not well suited to the waters I fish

H. Nothing much frustrates me

I. Other

8. When choosing a fishing kayak or small fishing boat, how important is each of the following? (1 = not important at all, 5 = extremely important)

A. Purchase price

B. Stability & comfort while fishing

C. Quiet, low-disturbance operation

D. Battery range between charges

E. Ease of transport, setup & launch

F. Precise control / ability to hold position

G. Built-in fish finder & navigation electronics

H. Reliability & low maintenance

9. Now please imagine a brand-new product. This is a 12.5-foot (3.8-meter) electric fishing boat, priced between US$5,000 and US$8,000. It is designed primarily for one angler, but can carry two.

This boat is built for anglers who already own a fishing kayak and rig it up themselves with motors, fish finders, and electronics — but want an all-in-one, ready-to-go solution instead of piecing it together.

The boat has a wide, stable hull that lets you stand and cast comfortably. Two electric thrusters — one at the bow, one at the stern — each rotate a full 360 degrees, giving smooth, precise handling. The boat can move forward, backward, sideways, and spin in place. While fishing, the boat automatically holds its position and heading against wind and current, so you can focus on fishing instead of steering. Safety features include an automatic stability system and a man-overboard alert that stops the motor if you fall in. It comes with a built-in fish finder, GPS navigation, a wireless remote control, and a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts a full day on the water. The boat weighs about 260 lbs (120 kg) and tows easily on a small trailer. It is quiet and zero-emission — no gasoline, no oil changes.

Given this concept, how interested would you personally be?

10. Which aspects of this concept appeal to you most?

A. Very stable — comfortable to fish from

B. Precise control — can spin in place / move sideways

C. Holds position steadily while fishing

D. Quiet electric operation

E. Built-in smart fish finder / navigation

F. Safety features (stability, man-overboard alert)

G. The price point

H. All-in-one, no DIY needed

11. How likely would you be to seriously consider buying this electric fishing boat? (1 = Definitely would not buy, 5 = Definitely would buy)

12. What would most likely hold you back from buying this electric fishing boat?

A. Price is too high for me

B. Worried about battery range

C. Not enough local support or service

D. I don't fish enough to justify it

E. I prefer my current setup / am happy as is

F. Uncertain about reliability or resale value

G. Not sure it suits the waters I fish

H. Nothing — I'd seriously consider it

13. At which price would you consider this a good value?