 sea eagle 330 delux |
| Review Date: June 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: , |
I tried out the 330 deluxe for the first time today and was impressed. I went to a local lake and set up on the beach. No one had a clue as I walked up with this bag what I was up to, as they were swimming. 7 or 8 minutes later, a kayak magically appears! That was fun in itself. It was easy to set up with the foot pump. It took 35 to 40 pumps to fill each of the 3 chambers, and no air escapes from the one way valves AT ALL. Then it's just a couple of pumps each for the spray shields, and 4 to 5 pumps for each of the 2 seat chambers, also with one way valves, and your ready to fish. I test drove in the shallows for 3 or 4 minutes to get a feel for the kayak, which was the first time for me in any kayak, and I was off to the nearest patch of lilly pads, and within 10 minutes caught my first pickerel, and then bass out of my new sea eagle. Sure beats car topping a canoe. Then after 2 hrs., back to the beach, unscrew the valves, roll it up like a sleeping bag, put it in the duffle, and back in the pick-up. The deluxe seats are extremely confortable, very firm and support your back better than most office chairs, let alone canoe seats.
This is a great way to fish any where you please,just on a whim. With no planning. Thats the only way to fish.
Sincerely, Mark S |
Stands the test of time
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| Review Date: September 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Evan Gilbert, Indianapolis, IN |
| I cannot say enough good things about this kayak. I have owned mine since 2000 when I purchased it while living in Atlanta, GA. Inflation is simple, the bag properly stores everything you need, and the fit and finish of the boat are superb. In its time I have taken my Sea Eagle on calm lakes and rivers in the south numerous times without incident, but I have also tested it a fair amount. We have run it on Section III of the Chattooga in SC including Bull Sluice and also on the Nantahala including the Falls. While this is not the most demanding whitewater out there it is class II and III and I want to back up the mfr. claims that this boat can handle this water. We have also had it in the Atlantic Ocean numerous times and it's a ton of fun to ride waves and crash if you're not careful. We now live in Indianapolis and take it on the White River during the warm months and it is holding up just fine. I can recommend that if you are interested in this boat to look into alternative paddles, as my personal kayak paddle does a much better job for me than the included paddles. We also installed the skeg on the underside of the boat and have found that this improves the yaw of the boat considerably, although it is not a make or break addition. I hope this review helps anyone considering investing in one of these boats. Enjoy the water! |
Sea Eagle 330 Deluxe Package
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| Review Date: March 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Aunty Mo, Huntington Beach, CA |
This is our first inflatable kayak. It is quick to inflate, takes less than 10 minutes, & quicker to pack up. Seats & spray guards are a little tricky because of the valves though, you have to pinch it at the base & plug it quickly, but otherwise it's a cinch! We fit fine going tandem, my husband's 6' & I'm 5'5", he likes it better without the rear seat. We've taken the kayak out 8 x so far, mostly to Huntington Harbor & Anaheim Bay. We've gotten good at our synchronicity & can go pretty fast when we want to! We're in Southern California so no rivers nearby but are looking forward to catching some waves in the summer. Feels very durable, but make sure you screw the Boston valves on tightly. The 2nd time we took it out, we didn't realize it right away but the right side was deflating, we were about a 1/2 mile out when paddling & keeping it straight had seemed to get harder & harder, I thought we were in a current or something until I noticed the fold on the right side. We turned around to head back but it was very hard to paddle fighting with the strong pull to the right, but we made it & we're alive to laugh about it now! My fault, I didn't tighten it well enough. Lesson learned. Have fun!
6/4/10 Update, took my 50 lb Aussie Shepherd, unclipped claws & all, on a 2 hour tour in the harbor. Just laid a towel on a board, which she didn't stay on. She was all over the place, she's pretty excitable & not a water dog. Not a single mark or scratch on the kayak though! |
Great fun
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| Review Date: May 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: SusieQ, SC |
| Husband and I have no complaints. It has done great for us as novices and will be a great starting point for us. I must emphasize novices here because things were a bit rough the first time we took it out, but the boat held its own! Have every confidence this is a great buy. I can see why the seats can be a pain for some, but they work fine for me. My husband isn't a fan, so maybe it's got something to do with height and weight? Anyway, I like them. I also saw where someone thought the oars were too small...again, we have no complaints about that. There was also a reviewer that said there wasn't enough room in the kayak. My husband is 6'3 and I am 5'6, and we are plenty comfortable. We even have space to pack a few items. We already have great stories and adventures to share, and looking forward to many more! |
SE 330 Deluxe Package
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| Review Date: May 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: FlyBoyMinn, MN |
| I purchased this for use while on my sail boat. I first set this up in my home to make sure everything worked. I then loaded the boat,paddles,seats, pump and life jacket into the bag and strapped it on the motorcycle for a trip to the lake. It was strange to launch a kayak from a bag but beyond that it performed well as I paddled it back and forth across the lake. It is not as fast as the solid kayak I owned but I felt it was more stable. It was also more comfortable. Wind gusts did have a profound effect wanting to spin the craft. (I will try centering the seat position next time.) I found if I did not fight it I could do a complete 360 with help of a paddle stroke and never lose course. This was actually kind of amusing and enjoyable. May have looked a bit strange from shore but as they say dance like no one is watching:) |
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