Any thoughts on these? Thinking about a two man version. We could occasionally use some sort of boat but don't want to haul a full size one around. Nothing too energetic paddling around lakes and such. We have a fold-boat at home but it's just too much trouble to haul around with the motor and fuel. Need to sell it actually.

agesilaus wrote:Any thoughts on these? Thinking about a two man version. We could occasionally use some sort of boat but don't want to haul a full size one around. Nothing too energetic paddling around lakes and such. We have a fold-boat at home but it's just too much trouble to haul around with the motor and fuel. Need to sell it actually.I'll let you know my thoughts after Memorial Day... My wife was just on Facebook Market Place yesterday and found 2, almost new - 2 person inflatable Kayaks for sale closet us.We went to look at them and they sure looked NEW.... no stains, no discoloration, no nothing... So, we picked them both up for a total of $200.00... We will try them out in 2 weeks

Take a look at packrafts.Amazing little boats that roll up the size of backpacking tent and weight almost nothing. Not cheap though.

I had an Aquaglide brand kayak for about a year. I sold it because it was only 9' long and therefore didn't track well. But it felt durable and stable.In general I'd say any of the better brands should give you good service for several years. Sea Eagles are popular and they have a budget model as well as a bunch of nicer drop-stitch, high pressure models that will not flex as much, will track better, and will flex less than the budget one. Currently I'm using an inflatable stand-up paddleboard, Vilano Navigator, with a Sea Eagle inflatable seat, mostly with a Bending Branches Loon canoe paddle. It's slow but tracks well and I can stand and paddle with the longer SUP paddle when I get stiff and tired of sitting. I don't go far, it's just a way to get onto the lake and exercise for a while.If you have the money and you like the idea of using your legs some of the time, Hobie makes an inflatable tandem kayak with their footpedal Mirage drive. They are plenty fun.

I got one, fun for just trolling around. I have had it in lakes, the hudson, the ocean, bay and everything in between. Not many rapids. Though it dis hit some along the way. Make sure you get one with the upgraded seats. Mine are not good. I got it like 14 or 16 years ago at costco and its still going strong. I got the cheaper one from intex last year to have a companion boat, big mistake. Its not good, or fun. The good one is a sea eagle. If you are 2 bigger type people get the 3 person one. Ill see if i can find the website. Its not like a kayak, but like a cross of kayak and canoe. It dosent track as well as a hard sided anything. But, fot just getting out there its real good for the $$$$

https://www.seaeagle.com/I have the 330, get the 370 and better seats. They only made the 330 way back then.

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Sjm9911
Explorer
May 17, 2021
Some have said these are good also, just a bit bulky for me. But some have more room then others.
https://www.origamipaddler.com/pages/newhome?gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9szkM2zlBThi8cvmB_1N0Tp9xSEYqV4cjWGAWBYzqPvDAXJG_A-TP3NRoCN7YQAvD_BwE
winnietrey
Explorer
May 17, 2021
Thought about inflatables, but seemed like a lot of work to pump up, deflate and the wipe down all the folds.

Went with 2 Wilderness system Pungo's
We think separate Kayaks are more fun than tandems, but individual choice on that.

One tidbit, don't go with a 9 or 10 footer. Go with at least a 12 ft, tracks much better that a 10ft, and don't max out the weight rating, get one rated 50% ish more, than your weight. Will ride and track much better.

Very easy to haul in a PU, with a hitch expender. Boondox, makes a great one
Sjm9911
Explorer
May 17, 2021
You dont really wipe off the folds, lol. Rinse it let it dry, ipen the deflate plug. Its rolled up in like 3 minutes. With foot pump they blow up prety fast. But you can always get a dc or ac air bed pump. Blows it up quickly and no work to the user.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
May 18, 2021
I had a Sea Eagle "Fast Trak" 12'6" inflatable - could be paddled solo or tandem. Had nice low sides, with a skeg, so it wasn't too affected by a crosswind (a problem with so many inflatables) and if you jumped out of it to snorkel, for example, it was easy and stable to get back in. Folded up to suitcase size - we carried it under the kitchen table in our MH. I normally paddle "hard" kayaks - I would rate this model of inflatable as being quite comparable to a recreational kayak.
LJAZ
Explorer
May 18, 2021
I have the Sea Eagle 370 works great for just simple paddling around. It's easy to inflate/deflate and stows easily in the pass through storage.
agesilaus
Explorer III
May 19, 2021
OK sounds like the Sea Eagle 370 is the popular choice. Thanks for all the suggestions
Lightning55
Explorer
May 22, 2021
I have an Intex 2 inflatable and only used it once. I thought it would be easier to store and deal with but it's a bit of a pain to pack up and stow. I would say it doesn't paddle as fast or maneuver as well as a hard kayak. Looking back, I would pass on an inflatable.
sdfiver
Explorer
May 23, 2021
Take a look at the Advanced Elements Island Voyage. We've had ours for three years now and it does work well. The air chambers inflate to 2 and 3 psi so it's quite stiff. We use the 2-way pump with a gauge to inflate it.
Addy15
Explorer
May 27, 2021
Another brand to look at would be Paddle North. I have one of their paddleboards, but they have kayaks as well.

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