Gear layout of Rover Aero Classic Cypress Micro Skiff with paddle, board, and roller bag.
Angled front view of inflated Rover Aero Classic Cypress with full accessory setup.
Gear layout of Rover Aero Classic Cypress Micro Skiff with paddle, board, and roller bag.
Angled front view of inflated Rover Aero Classic Cypress with full accessory setup.

Go Farther, Faster.

When your life calls for a micro skiff but your travels and storage options say otherwise, you need the Rover Aero Inflatable Micro Skiff. The unique design IS loaded with features to secure your gear for every expedition.
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Go Farther, Faster

The Rover Aero can be outfitted with an outboard motor, allowing you to go much further than a traditional paddle board, and then when you get there, still have the ability to paddle in with stealth.

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Made with AeroBOTE

Constructed with our Aero Technology™ to ensure peak rigidity and performance.

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Angler's Best Friend

Move under power to track down your prey, then once you get to shallow waterways trim the motor and paddle to stalk your catch wherever it may lead you.

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Tough as Nails

The military-grade PVC skin means AeroBOTEs can withstand being tossed around, banged, bumped, and scraped with low risk of damage or permanent blemish.

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Sandbar Champion

With only 3 inches of draft, the Rover allows you to get into those hard-to-reach places that other boats won't allow. Carve out a quiet spot in places that no one else can reach.

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Power Rac Compatible

The Rover is compatible with the Power Rac, a battery-operated command center with built-in lights that powers electronics such as fish finders and GPS units.

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Top view of Rover Aero micro skiff beside boat ramp with man preparing to launch.

Overall rating: 4.7525773 / 5 from 97 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Rover Aero 12'6" is highly praised for its stability, modern looks, and ease of use. Customers appreciate its portability, quality, and the convenience of inflating and packing it up. The board is described as solid and fun, making it suitable for inshore fishing and paddling. The customer service is also noted as top-notch.

Summary topics

  • Stability and Balance: 6%
  • Modern Appearance: 6%
  • Customer Service Quality: 7%
  • Ease of Inflation and Packing: 6%
  • Board Quality: 9%

Review topics: ["fit","weight","bag","issues","quality","looks","shipping","works","design","construction","customer service","service","boat","motor","skiff","bote","board","aero","rover","water","platform","ability","pump","fishing","chance","ride","pain","kayak","sup","friends"].

Review highlights

  • "Great quality product, perfect size and weight!!!"Louie C.
  • "Absolutely loving this inflatable skiff/paddle board!"Sarah
  • "Super happy with my Bote Rover Aero and the customer service that I received when making my purchase."Alex D.

Reviews

Amazing

"This thing is incredible. I'm most impressed by how stable it is. My first trip with it was in Biscayne Bay, FL on a choppy day. I never felt unsafe."

Michael T. (5/5)

"Love my Bote Rover Aero! Just as expected!"

Brittney (5/5)

What a fun ride!

"Loving the Rover Aero. It's simple to setup, stable and exciting to ride. I'm a big guy and have had a friend ride with on it. Very stable and seems durable."

Marco P. (5/5)

Amazing

"It worked very well. I was very skeptical that it would pop for a while so I didn’t use it. I use it in a marsh with a lot of oyster banks and I have ran into a few and had no problem. It is very stable and with a motor is a great time. It can easily hold two people with fishing gear and probably a third without. It doesn’t handle chop very well but I didn’t expect it two. It can float in like 5inches of water. I would 100% recommend if you are looking to get out on the water for cheap and have a fun time. It does have a little tear in the floor material like it’s peeling up but as long as you rinse it after everytime it should be good"

Ford M. (4/5)

Great board

"Bought this board recently and will be adding the motor in the future. We needed a larger studier option that had room for the bugslinger cooler to be used as a seat. It worked perfectly for the 'larger sturdier' option."

Amber M. (5/5)

Next level SUP

"Absolutely loving this inflatable skiff/paddle board! Have a SUP, but was looking for something more. Love the option of adding a motor. I personally went with a trolling motor and have had a blast driving it around. It is a little heavier then a regular inflatable SUP at 63lbs, but even me at 37 and a female can lift it (not pretty), but I have managed to get it loaded up without any help. Only “issue” I’ve noticed and I use that lightly, is the design is rubbing off on the bottom. I use it at our local lake that’s basically rocky shorelines. I personally don’t mind it because I know this is a rougher terrain, but no hole of any other issues."

Sarah (5/5)

Mini Skiff

"Great customer service!"

Adam O. (5/5)

Better than I expected.

"I bought this for fishing the marshes where I live its great for that. I put a 6hp on it and it seems to be perfect. Where I was mostly impressed was how easy It paddled with no motor, I expected it to be difficult with the size but it moved with ease and was easy for me to get on and off of at the springs. I added a chair for when I'm not fishing and just paddling and its awesome."

Joshua (5/5)

Customer Service All-Stars

"I really like how attentive the customer support folks are on the chat. I've never seen anything like it"

Blas H. (5/5)

Ready to hit the water!!

"I picked up the Bug Slinger Rover Aero! I’m going on my first trip with it and am very excited! Headed south to find some warm water and some largemouth bass! On the water review coming soon!"

Steve (5/5)

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It’s a skiff. It’s a dingy. It’s a tender. It’s a motorized inflatable paddle board. It’s a BOTE...in a bag. Meet the patented Rover Aero 12′6″ - our AeroBOTE technology makes it the most portable microskiff on the market. Transforming from travel bag to BOTE and back again, it’s easy to store, tags along on any adventure, and stands up to the toughest tests on any waterway, and hell...even baggage claim. So as you’re paddling, fishing, or motoring your way across the globe, Rover AERO’s got your back.

Included Items
  • One (1) Rover Aero Inflatable Micro Skiff
  • One (1) Three Piece Adjustable Paddle
  • One (1) Aero Bag
  • One (1) Paddle Sheath
  • One (1) Sandspear Sheath
  • One (1) Motorac
  • One (1) Pair of Motorac Receivers
  • One (1) Grab Strap
  • Two (2) Detachable Center Fins
  • One (1) Hand Pump
  • One (1) Pair of Rac Receivers
  • One (1) Repair Kit
Technical Specs
  • Dimensions: 12′6″ L × 40.5″ W × 11″ D
  • Capacity: 500 LBS
  • Avg. Weight: 63 LBS
  • Construction: Inflatable AeroBOTE Technology
  • Optimal Floor Inflation: 10-15 PSI
  • Travel Bag Dimensions: 45″ H × 13″ W × 21″ D
  • Loaded Bag Weight: 85 LBS

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

Gear layout of Rover Aero Classic Cypress Micro Skiff with paddle, board, and roller bag.
Angled front view of inflated Rover Aero Classic Cypress with full accessory setup.
Gear layout of Rover Aero Classic Cypress Micro Skiff with paddle, board, and roller bag.
Angled front view of inflated Rover Aero Classic Cypress with full accessory setup.