In-Depth Guide

ABOUT HD Gatorshell PADDLE BOARDS

If you're looking for a "one board for everything," then the HD is for you. A perfectly capable fishing machine, the HD is equally at home just hanging out with family. A great combination of stability, speed and standard features make the HD the most versatile inflatable board we make.

Innovations

Rac Compatible

Use the integrated rac recievers to instantly transform your BOTE into the ultimate fishing platform with the sold separately Tackle Rac or Bucket Rac.

Displacement Hull Design

A displacement hull features a deep-v nose allowing the board to cut through the water efficiently making it a good choice for fitness, extended paddling, and fishing.

KULA COOLER COMPATIBLE

Use it as a cooler, seat, bait well, rod holder, cast net holder, equipment storage, or just about anything that you can do with a five-gallon bucket.

PADDLE SHEATH

The Paddle Sheath™ allows you to insert the blade end of the paddle into a slot (located on the bow of the board), freeing up your hands for other activities.

MAGNEPOD / Stashpod Lid

The MAGNEPOD / Stashpod Lid allows you to take advantage of our MAGNEPOD™ accessory lineup and reap the benefits of both drink storage systems.

Rac Compatible

Use the integrated rac recievers to instantly transform your BOTE into the ultimate fishing platform with the sold separately Tackle Rac or Bucket Rac.

Displacement Hull Design

A displacement hull features a deep-v nose allowing the board to cut through the water efficiently making it a good choice for fitness, extended paddling, and fishing.

KULA COOLER COMPATIBLE

Use it as a cooler, seat, bait well, rod holder, cast net holder, equipment storage, or just about anything that you can do with a five-gallon bucket.

PADDLE SHEATH

The Paddle Sheath™ allows you to insert the blade end of the paddle into a slot (located on the bow of the board), freeing up your hands for other activities.

MAGNEPOD / Stashpod Lid

The MAGNEPOD / Stashpod Lid allows you to take advantage of our MAGNEPOD™ accessory lineup and reap the benefits of both drink storage systems.

Full Features & Specs

Technical Specs

HD 10′6″ HD 12′

Construction

Gatorshell Technology

Gatorshell Technology

Dimensions

10′ 6″ L × 30″ W × 4.5″ D

12′ L × 32″ W × 5″ D

Avg. Weight

38 LBS

45 LBS

Capacity

240 LBS

315 LBS

Hull Design

Displacement Hull

Displacement Hull

If rider weight is within 50 LBS of a board's listed capacity, BOTE recommends upgrading to a larger capacity board.

Included Items

HD 10′6″ HD 12′

One (1)

HD 10′6″ Paddle Board

HD 12′ Paddle Board

One (1)

2-Piece Adjustable SUP Paddle

2-Piece Adjustable SUP Paddle

One (1)

10″ Removable Center Fin

10″ Removable Center Fin

Features

HD 10′6″ HD 12′

MAGNEPOD™

Stashpod

APEX Pedal Port

Cooler Tie-Down Points

Rac Mounting Points

Paddle Sheath

Sandspear Thru Holes

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Paddle Straps

Full Trax Styles Only

Full Trax Styles Only

Sandspear Straps

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Power-Pole® Micro Mounting Points

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Accessory Mounting Points

Travelink Storage Points

Grab Handles

Lift SUP Handle

Front Bungees

Rear Bungees

BVA Foam Deck Pad

Compatibility

HD 10′6″ HD 12′

MAGNEPOD™ Accessory Compatible

Travelink™ Compatible

Tackle Rac Compatible

Bucket Rac Compatible

Wheel Rac Compatible

Power Rac Compatible

Grab Rac Compatible

Rocket Rac Compatible

Sandspear Compatible

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Powe-Pole® Micro Compatible

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

Bug Slinger™ Styles Only

APEX•PD Compatible

1-Year Warranty

If our product isn't performing as it should, don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.

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Made with Gatorshell

ABS Plastic combined with ballistics grade composites engineered to be 6X tougher than traditional epoxy.

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Free Shipping

Go ahead, make it yours! FREE Shipping on orders $100+ in the contiguous U.S., including freight.

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HD Aero How-To Guides

How To: Install a Center Fin

How To: Install Site Bite Fins

how To: Install a Power-Pole® Micro to a Gatorshell Board

How to: Attach a KULA Cooler to Your Gatorshell Board

How To: Adjust Your SUP Paddle

How To: Get On Your Paddle Board

How To: Stand Up On Your Paddle Board

how To: Paddling Techniques

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