Swimways Baby Tug Boat UV Spring Canopy

by Swim Ways

Product Features

• Our top-of-the-line float!
• This action-packed baby float is packed with play features, including a steering wheel that turns and a horn that really honks!
• Spring canopy retracts over flagpole for loading and unloading.
• Four-position adjustable seat grows with your child.
• Convenient bottle holder.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 23 x 30 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FAPVN6
• Item model number: 11622
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 months - 2 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,501 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

As part of Swimways' Swim Step 1, the Rescue Boat supports young children as they are introduced to the water, helping them stay comfortable and happy. With the Rescue Boat, your baby will be able to enjoy water play while staying safe. Start your babies' experience with the water early!

Product Description

Introduce your little one to the water in this adorable rescue-themed baby float. It's packed with play features, including a steering wheel that turns and a horn that really honks. Spring canopy retracts over flagpole for loading and unloading. Canopy helps to protect baby from harmful rays. Float is made of 70% HDPE, 20% PVC and 10% nylon. Measures 3.6"L x 3.1"W x 12.7"H. Adult supervision required.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Pool Toy with a couple of issues, May 7, 2007

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R. Brasher (Cordova, TN) - See all my reviews
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Bryce's Gramma sent him this little boat knowing we have a pool and that inflatables just don't last. This boat is great!! He sits low enough in the seat that he can't flip over and would have great difficulty crawling out. The seat has four adjustment levels. Bryce is 30" tall and uses level two. I believe he will be able to use this for a long time...

Why not 5 stars?
1. Assembly - While not difficult, I'm not happy with having to apply stickers, which is what all of the decorations on the boat are. Stickers in water?? Curious as to how long they'll last. We'll probably end up drawing a face on when the stickers fall off.

2. The horn, which was supposed to have been preassembled, came laying in the bottom of the box. After one day's use, I've had to reinstall the horn 3 times. NOT an easy task given the tight fit. Will have to be glued in place if I can figure out how to glue with the tight squeeze. UPDATE: Have tried several different glues, all to no avail. Horn will not stay in.

3. The canopy falls back into the water. I flipped it over to try to put more tension into it. Now, looking at the photo Amazon provided, it looks like they may have changed the way it attaches. Tomorrow I plan to really shorten the "ropes" that are used to attach the canopy to the boat. It you look at the customer photos I provided, I made a note on one to illustrate.

Even with these few issues, I feel this boat is well worth the money. Knowing how many inflatables kids can go through in one summer, this is so worth it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Swimwear Rescue Boat stay away!, July 22, 2009

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Jenifer Lightner - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Swimways Baby Tug Boat UV Spring Canopy (Toy)

Wow, what a dissapointment! "The top of the Line baby float" In what world??
First after opening the box and seeing parts floating around I knew this was going to be a mess.
Cons:
1. Stickers must be applied yourself, and they are cheap and peel right up.
2. Missing a part that attaches the canopy to the boat.
3. Working horn was laying in the box and would not go on properly. So the new boat has a non working horn that I glued in place.
4. The canopy mesh was not sewn properly and is peeling away from the seam. After 20 minutes of sewing it is somewhat repaired, but wont last.

Pro's:
1. Sturdy plastic that wont puncture.
2. Seat seems comfortable for baby.

I will be calling Swimwear in the morning for the replacement part and a new canopy that I dont have to sew. In my opinion I will try it out in the pool, but more than likley return it to Walmart.

4.0 out of 5 stars boatin' blues, July 13, 2008

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N. A. Marzella "pbnj mommy" (lykens PA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Swimways Baby Tug Boat UV Spring Canopy (Toy)

this is a very cute toy, and seemingly durable, don't get me wrong...however there are a few snafus that could be a lot better. i am pretty good at jobbing things together so I managed but the attachments for the visor were terribly described, the horn does not work and the stickers do not stay on(not even a little) and the stickers are so darn cute I hate to leave them off so a strong adhesive is my next attempt. my daughter does not seem to mind all these problems though, she keeps on boatin'!!