Sea Eagle 380x Inflatable Kayaks and Canoe Reviews

Good product

I purchased 2 - 380x boats. The boats have performed well and have been very durable through the 1st season. They are easily stored and transported. They do require more effort to setup and take down than a hard shell, but I think that is to be expected with any inflatable. I would not hesitate on buying another sea eagle product. I think they have a quality product and have been easy to deal with so far. The reason for a 4 out of 5 rating is the high cost of international shipping (Canada). I could almost have bought a 3rd boat for the cost of sending them 3hrs drive north of the border. Covid would not allow for me to pick them up in the US otherwise that would have been a good option.

As a newer less experienced kayaker, I do feel safer in this boat on class II rapids. The downside is, the boat is heavy (50lbs), and has a mind of its own on Whitewater. My spouse and I kayaked together and found the boat difficult to steer and maneuver around rocks and through the rapids. I’ll likely use the boat for flat water, as a fishing kayak, or for friends with little to no kayak experience so they’re safer. Unfortunately there’s not a lot of room to grow with this boat in terms of kayaking more challenging water (due to lack of maneuverability)

The boat is quite simple to inflate by manual pump-takes about 10 minutes. Comfortable and pretty easy to steer. Folds up quickly and stores nicely in the trunk of the car.