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.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants portability. I live in Nova Scotia , Canada and have a place in Florida and this past year I had so most fun with this kayak. I would just throw it in the back of my car and go. I am a 57 year old women and putting a kayak on top of a car was not an option. I was amazed at how little effort it took to inflate with the hand pump. It is low in the water and a little narrow so I recommend you be comfortable with a little rocking but for me this was great . It is fast and tracks well . It is light so the wind will catch it a bit bit it is easily corrected . Over all ...... great product!

Fantastic purchase of 2 Razorlites - they inflate so quickly and (and keep their air for a long time - they keep up with other large plastic kayaks with no problem - we paddle in Georgian Bay and the Razorlite handles the waves and even went over an old beaver dam without an issue. Love our new kayaks!

After researching inflatables for over a year and watching countless videos of the Razorlite, we finally bought two boats and received them five weeks ago. We were so excited to receive them and then bam, Red Tide prevented us from being able to try them out. Yesterday we finally got our chance and all I can say is WOW. What a boat!. We started out in Mangroves against the tide, heading out to the Gulf of Mexico. The boat tracked straight with very little yaw. Better than my hard shell by far. I was a little concerned that my wife would find it somewhat tippy since her kayak was shorter and wider but she loved it and had no stability problems. When we got out into the Gulf it was fairly windy with a lite chop. The boats handled as well as any hard shell I have been in. I think it took longer to set up the seats for the first time than it did for me to inflate both boats with the hand pump. The new adjustable foot rests are outstanding. Overall, I say it is easy to set up, easy to paddle and tracks well.

Every time I have taken my boat out, people are shocked when I deflate. They cannot believe it's an inflatable. I find paddling it a dream. Steady, fast, and comfortable. I love how much I can take with me, for multiple day camping trips (or simply a day trip that may involve stopping for a larger picnic lunch, holding extra baggage for friends, and carrying the pump and carrying bag anywhere I want without much thought...just in case). Customer service was great when I needed them due to a personal error. All I've had to do is get past my own unfounded fear of inflatables as somehow inferior; they are simply different, with different considerations than hardshells, and multiple extra benefits for certain cohorts. If you want a kayak that does not require roof support, or a truck (I even rode home in an uber one day after a trip around the city), this is the boat - or extra boat for you. I have only used it for about a month, so I will update if my feelings change. But for now, I'm obviously impressed.

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This is my third Seaeagle My first was a 465FT which I sold and then the 385FT which I still have. Now I also got the 393rl

Love them all especially the last one .

The good: For an inflatable boat, it is rigid, light, and highly maneuverable. It can fit in your trunk and store in a closet - perfect for apartment dwellers! Sea Eagle has INCREDIBLE customer service and a 3-year warrantee. They replaced a torn seat, a broken pump, and sent me a new boat when my stern cracked open. Can’t beat that! The mediocre: The price point is higher than comparable hard-sided boats. You pay a premium for the deflatability. The boat needs to dry before you can pack it away, which can be a hassle. Also, I would have some concerns about long-term durability - see above for all the things Sea Eagle has replaced (e.g. the whole boat!). The disappointing: this is not an all-weather kayak. Being very light with a fixed skeg makes this boat a poor performer in wind and uneven waters. Also, very VERY difficult to get back into the bag. A bigger bag that cinched in more would be much easier. Bottom line: amazing for an inflatable, but you do give up some performance in exchange for portability.