: Guys I have been looking into play boating.
: Question.
: What is the minimum depth of water a small playboat/kayak can use
: to get down a creek?
: We have a small creek by my home. I think it would be great fun to
: get a boat and the kids and I raft the creek.
: Most places it is 12" or more. But there are some areas
: through the ripples that it gets to 3 to 4" deep.
: Are there any boats that can be used in this capacity?
: Small slow creeks. Small kids. shallow draft?

: Interested in the sport
: Thanks
: Senker
A cheap plastic recreational kayak (with a big cockpit) or a sit-on-top would work well. It'll drag in 3" deep water, but it won't matter to the boat, being plastic. Craigslist is your friend.
Inner tubes would likely be even better!

And, while that is playing in a boat, "playboating" has a whole different connotation for river paddlers (see below)!