Sea Eagle 393rl Inflatable Kayaks and Canoe Reviews

Originally purchased 473rl. That kayak was easy to handle on the water for one person, but it was unmanageable for one person on land, even with their cart [I had purchased a cart from them, but it was too wide for the "RL" series kayaks, and the wheels are too narrow for soft ground, and sink in]. I returned it for the 393rl , and couldn't be happier. The return process was seamless and customer service was helpful. Inflating with the hand pump is just fine, and is quicker than the inflatable SUP I own. I have taken it out on large lakes and slow rivers. It handles great and is quite quick. Purchased a smaller skeg, and for me, has proven more than enough. Seat it comes with is comfortable, though the paddle it comes with isn't the lightest and I used my own aftermarket one. The sides are a bit low, so if out in >2-3 chop, boat could get swamped, especially when going parallel to the waves, but don't think would sink . Overall extremely happy and would purchase again.

I love this kayak. It is easy to inflate; easy to transport, and it tracks great in the water. As a 66 year old woman, I looked for a kayak that didn’t deplete all my strength before I launched. This one is perfect for me.

Shipment time was quick. This kayak is much easier to transport in my vehicle rather than lifting my hard shell on and off the car roof rack. At 69 yo lifting over my head gets more difficult. It took several outings to get used to folding correctly to get back in the bag. We have a 330 and the 393 is much faster and more maneuverable. Very convenient for carrying on long trips. I would recommend the 393 and would purchase again.

These kayaks are a genuine breakthrough for an inflatable. We like them so much that we have four of them. They paddle far better than your typical inflatable kayak, as well as a good hard kayak and better than a typical sit-on-top. They are light and easy to inflate and pack up. We use them on our boat where being able to pack them up for storage is essential. We also use them for local exploring. Quality is excellent and Sea Eagle's service is great. Highly recommend.