Inflatable kayak? (Sea Eagle vs Qayak)?

Question

I'm interested in an inflatable kayak. For carrying space reasons, a rigid one is not an option. It's just for recreational lake use and not any river use.

Has anyone here owned or tried the Qayak and Sea Eagle 330? They seem similar and are similarly priced. I see loads of testimonials for both.

I know that neither of them will stand up to hard whitewater use and that's okay. If I ever get there, I'll resolve the transportation issue and invest in a good rigid boat. For now, I'm looking for a good inflatable in the <$400 range.

Answer 1

I&#039;m not familiar with the Qayak but I am very famaliar with everything that Sea Eagle manufacturers &amp; I highly recommend them.

I&#039;m a certified scuba diver &amp; I almost bought a Sea Eagle to scuba dive from since exit &amp; entry is very easy on their boats &amp; some of them can carry motors.

I also know a dive area that rents an inflatable kayak &amp; it has worked quite well.

Get on your computer &amp; find the Sea Eagle website--they have one. The website shows all their boats with their dimensions, weights &amp; prices. I&#039;m sure you can find one in the $400.00 price range.

Make sure it comes with paddles or find an outdoor sporting goods store that carries them. Another thing that I highly recommend is a good pump. Some foot pumps don&#039;t work at all &amp; they can take a long time to fill your kayak.

They have electrical pumps &amp; some of these can even hook up to your vehicle &amp; you can fill it by just keeping your car running &amp; they take less than firteen minutes. Check them out, I think some can hook up to a cigarette lighter or to your car battery &amp; they are fairly inexpensive. They&#039;re worth the money &amp; they are lightweight. You can easily carry a sea eagle kayak, with paddles &amp; electric pump right in the truck of you car. GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 2

I bought a used Sea Eagle inflatable kayak several years ago and used it extensively in mild whitewater and ocean conditions.  I found it completely serviceable.  However, I eventually switched to a vinyl Sevylor &#039;Orange Torpedo&#039; boat for class II to III+ whitewater.  They can be purchased mail order from Orange Torpedo Trips river guides in Oregon.  Their website is:  www.orangetorpedo.com/

The vinyl boat was easier to manuever in currents and was much more comfortable to sit in.  It was lighter to carry and easier to inflate, and easier to portage around the more difficult rapids.  The main disadvantage was it was more susceptible to puncture and general wear in general.  The Sea Eagle was made from a tougher and more durable material.  The Sevylor was also more vulnerable to being pushed around by winds, which wasn&#039;t much of a problem on the river but for ocean or lake use would be a concern.

I am not familiar with the &#039;Qayak&#039; so cannot compare that, sorry.

Lots of fun awaiting however you go.  Much luck!

Answer 3

forget both

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