Sea Eagle 380x Inflatable Kayaks and Canoe Reviews

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Alexandre Savine Verified Owner 5/1/2023 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Tried 308X on class I-II Verde River section as a two seater, 6 hours run. Two men (60y+), first time in same boat on narrow river with partial strainers and sweepers, rocky bars, rapids, long "quiet" sections for recovery (not used:). Minimal cargo load: pump/repair bad, dry change bag, some snack.

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1. Started with open self-bailing drains. Without any "splashing" got 2-3 inches of water ABOVE THE FLOOR. Kayak control was still good, but clearly affected by "loose fluid mass" and deeper seating in water. Got stuck on shallow rocks once or twice, both cases resolved without swims.

2. For the second half of the trip drainages were closed. Boat became lighter, more responsive. Few occasional splashes did not add a lot of water.

3. In one of my trips solo (class III) never had water above the floor, even with full load for camping and serious waves (face wash), self-bailing was almost instant. Never bothered by water build-up.

Conclusion: for serious runs - solo only. For recreational duo - close the drains.
Richard Church Verified Owner 4/23/2023 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Great kayak. Always wanted an inflatable. Worth the money. Very durable and works great for me and my wife.

Taking it on a 6 month cross country trip this summer and hope to get much use out of it.

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The con: gauge on the SUP4 pump does not work so I have to guess at the pressure
Frank Comeau Verified Owner 3/31/2023 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Customer service has been excellent from the time I called and ordered my 380x, received it and beyond. The kayak is sturdy, stable, responsive on the water and good looking. I am also impressed with how quickly it inflates with the electric pump as well as fast it totally deflates when the valves are open. The fact that it can accommodate a single person, or as many as three is a plus. In addition to paddeling, the fact that it can accommodate a motor or a sail is most impressive. Because I love to sail, I ordered my boat with the quick sail which is designed for downwind sailing. However, I discovered I could open the sail up and turn it sideways and convert my boat into a full-sailing kayak enable to tack. I know can use my 380x in just about any kind of water and wind direction. I have had many compliments and people wanting a picture of it when seen on the water. It has been a great ad for Sea Eagle since the name can be seen on the sail from all directions. I would recommend Sea Eagle to all
Lief Erickson Verified Owner 3/24/2023 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Okay, hard to review since I haven't had it out on the river yet...I can only talk about the build quality which I feel is excellent. Comparable to my NRS and Saturn! Will update in a couple of months when all three inflatables are in the water together. My Saturn has shot 3+ rapids successfully so that is its main competition. Update coming!