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Sea Eagle 385ft FastTrack V-bottom

rated 5.0 of 5 stars
photo: Sea Eagle 385ft FastTrack V-bottom inflatable kayak

Highly portable 12 1/2 foot, 31-pound inflatable kayak.

Pros

  • Highly portable; deflated, the unit folds up into a 3 by 2.5 ft protective bag with carrying straps
  • Easy to inflate and deflate
  • High back seats give excellent back support
  • Optional Watersnake electric motor adds much versatility
  • High quality materials
  • Rigid forward keel and rear fin aid in tracking performance.

Cons

  • Care must be taken to avoid punctures by sharp objects such as fishing hooks etc. However a leak repair kit is included.

If you want a kayak that can ride inside your truck/car, this is the one for you. I have a wooden canoe that stays home most of the time because I don't have a place to easily transport it on the truck/travel trailer combo. The Sea Eagle 385ft solved this problem. I camp all over about a four-state area and almost always bring this kayak if there is a lake nearby.

I bought the optional Watersnake electric motor and transom. The transom straps nicely to the rear of the kayak and provides a stable/sturdy motor mount. I modified the transom by adding a rod holder for fishing. I bought a lightweight VMAX lithium ion battery for power. It holds enough charge for all-day use.

The kayak comes with two sets of adjustable paddles, a foot-powered inflation pump, two seats, a removable skeg/fin, and a carrying case. I recommend the high-back seats as the back support is excellent.

I have used the kayak in various conditions and it has shown to be highly stable and easy to paddle.

There are four inflation points: the rigid keel, the two side chambers, and the rigid floor which can be removed for cleaning. The materials are robust and it would be hard to actually puncture the material. I have had no issues with leaks. 

Background

I have owned this kayak for about 5 years and it has been transported to many campgrounds/lakes.

Source: bought it new
Price Paid: Approximately $1,200 with transom and motor

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Specs

Price MSRP: $1,200.00
Historic Range: $989.10-$1,299.00
Person Capacity 2
Hull Weight 31 lbs
Length 12 ft 8 in
Width 3 ft
Interior 11'9" x 18"
Deflated 30 x 17 x 11 in
Inflation time 7 mins
Load Capacity 2 persons or 635 lbs
Chambers 3 (port, floor, starboard)
Tube Diameter 9.5 in
Air Valves 3 recessed one-way
Seam welded w/ quadruple overlapped superior glued finish
Material 1000 Denier Woven Reinforced PVC
Floor built-in 4" drop stitch floor
Speed Estimates 2-6 mph
Whitewater Rating suitable up to Class III
Floor Inflation up to 10 psi
Side Chambers Inflation up to 3.5 psi
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