Inflatable kayak

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bridma

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Spent a lot of time researching online for inflatable kayaks, including sitting in some at different sports shops, and different types that friends own.
Nailed it down to the Sevylor K5 QuikPak kayak from Taiga. taigaworks.ca
Currently on special for $329 Can. Shipping approx 3 days, around $40 for two.
Length 10', width 3'. Weighs 23 lbs. Carries up to 250 lbs. Comes with backpack for carrying/stowing, paddles, pump. Easy to inflate in less than 5 mins, see Youtube vids.
These we will carry in the inflatable on the roof. Gives us lots more options when exploring etc.

Martin.
 
I'm considering getting the Advanced Elements Packlite for Powell (and/or other times). It's somewhat of a cross between a pool toy and a regular inflatable. It's meant for backpacking in to lakes, etc.

The beauty of it is that it weighs 4# and packs into a very small stuff sack (of course you still need a pump and paddle). The downside is that is is nothing special in the hull shape department, and is only a step up from a pool toy. So it would not fit every purpose. It's around 35" wide, which as a former "real" kayaker makes me groan.

But I figure that even if I move on to something else, I can always carry it in the RV - easy to make room for 4# and the small size.

It typically runs around $299. REI carries it so members would get around $30 back at the end of the year and it qualifies for free shipping.

My other choice was an inflatable SUP (I tried one last year on Powell and it was great), but for now I'm leaning toward the "kayak."
 
Pat Anderson":5wgjffps said:
I used to have a Sevylor Tahiti Classic. It really helped to put the skeg on it - made paddling straight MUCH easier. I liked it a lot.
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And I hated mine. I couldn't get it to track, even with the optional skeg.
 
We have been tandem kayakers for over 20 years, we have owned a lot of different boats and this year we purchased a Sea Eagle 465 tandem. I was skeptical that it would paddle well but we have been super happy with it. Probably have over 12 hours of time in it together. It paddles well as a single too, and we can load and unload off the roof while at anchor. Get the inflatable seats that are standard, not the more expensive seats. It's very comfy and cruises very well for an inflatable. Deflated and in the bag it fits right on the bow between the cleat and hatch.

Kevin
 
Hi Raincoast,

Yep, we got our kayaks (see top of this page). Only had time to use them twice so far. Pleased with them. Fit nicely in the inflatable on the roof when under way. Yes, they are easy to deflate and put back in their bag. Had no trouble getting in and getting out while along side the cockpit. Just swing yer legs over the gunnal and lower yer bum.

Martin.
 
I started with an inflatable kayak as my dinghy. On the plus side, it was light and compact when deflated. However, I was always getting my butt soaking wet (because you sit directly on the floor of the boat and, for one reason or the other, there was always some water in the kayak).
 
I used a Power Drifter inflatable as a dinghy for 6 years and my son still uses it. It's not the most efficient paddling, but it's dry easily holds two people and two dogs, not heavy, you can stand up in it, and fits nicely on the roof of a 22 or 25. On a sunny day, it makes a nice place to take a nap and no one will find you.

Tom
 
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