Side by Side Comparison of: Sea Eagle

Rapid shipping. Came as described. Easy to fill. I had a great time out on the water with it. I put our 65 lb water dog- Golden Doodle in it. She loved going- she has whined and not liked our regular kayaks, so it was fun having her out on the water- no punctures, no holes. Easy to put away. Time will tell about longevity. It was not a speed demon, but I only took it out once. I think I need to use our other oars Still, looking forward to more use

Love it. Met someone in the sequoia that had theirs for 20 years. I bought one and I love it too.

These are amazing. I had to admit I had my doubts but after reading reviews we bought 3 2 seaters for our family. They are super sturdy. We take them out about once a week. With our 10, 11 and 14 year old helping they take about 10 minutes to assemble. We've had hours of fun. They fit a kid and a grown-up with ease. I would think 2 grownups would be crowded. Strongly recommend this product. FYI we have used them in lakes only. I am sure they would be great in other locations that is just what we have available.

I researched inflatable kayaks online and at local Florida dealers; based on this I decided on the Sea Eagle 330. Amazon had it listed @ around 15% less than the mfg, so I placed the order. To my surprise, it came with free 2-day shipping. It arrived by UPS exactly as promised, and well-packed. I also recieved the seats for the pro model (the ones with covers and retaining straps), instead of the balloon style, which was a concern to me and others who had reviewed this boat. I kayak in salt water, and the feb/march winds kept me off the water for a few weeks after delivery, but when I got to try it out, it went together great- about 10min. The boat handled well, even with a 10mph wind, and took powerboat waves well. It is not as fast as a hard- bottom, but you get where you're going! When I came back in from my 6hr trip, it deflated nicely and went right back into my car trunk. 5 or 6 people saw me come in, and came over, looked the rig over, and asked a few questions about it. They were all positive about how it ran in the water, and even more impressed with the price.

Many years ago we had a Sea Eagle boat and while searching for a Kayak, I found that Sea Eagle also had them. I wanted something for my teenage grandchildren and decided to make the purchase around Memorial Day this year. What a great deal! The grandkids and their friends all love it and fight over who gets the Kayak and who gets the Paddle and Row Boats -- this Kayak is everything that a Sea Eagle lover would expect and more. I am now thinking about purchasing a second one! Just make sure the Kayak is fully inflated. The Kayak arrived timely and everything was in perfect order!

We've used this last summer roughly 5-7 times and couldn't be happier. It's extremely well built and very durable. we used it in open ocean as well as river and lake use, never had any issues with it and he seats are probably the most comfortable you'll get in the inflatable kayak "realm". I think that's the best part...you can sit in the kayak for extended periods of time and you'll still be comfortable. If using it for 2 people, (my wife and I are both 5'7 and I weigh 180lbs) and we fit comfortably with a little extra room for a back pack squished in between the seats or behind the rear seat. The larger model is great for 2 people and a "normal" sized backpack, would not fit 3 adults.

I waited a while to review this because I wanted to make sure I had enough information. But I love it!!!We've used it several times now and at first it was a little frustrating getting it together, but now we love it. Never habe issues with it deflating.Do make sure you fill both sides evenly otherwise it can be a little more difficult to steer.It is heavier than the traditional kyak so keep that in mind. Also doesn't slide into the water as easily but still not bad.I took ours into the puget sound which can get some good currents in it. We are beginners when it comes to kayaking or water sports of any kind. We have never flipped this kayak or anything.Very sturdy in the roughER waters of puget sound even with the other boats and ferries going by.This was a great purchase!!!!

Enjoyable and rugged whatever your limitations, capabilities and risk tolerance.Paddled the Sea Eagle 370 to the Boston Harbor Outer Islands a few times, Buzzards bay a few times, Ninigrit National Wildlife Refuge, Slocum River, Contotook River, and the Hudson River. Caught black sea bass, fluke, stripers, and blues. Each trip was 5-10 miles and fun as heck.Bobbed over 3 ft swells, ferry wakes, and chaotic chop. Have not yet felt at risk of capsizing. Almost fell out playing around in the bow with a fish finder transducer bracket. [lesson: keep a line tied to you and the sea eagle on open water.] If you do capsize (unlikely) or fall out (more likely), it is easier to get back into the Sea Eagle than a kayak. Practice before going offshore. It's fun and will build your confidence/competence.Dragged the Sea Eagle over coastlines strewn with shells and pebbles. Hit submerged river rocks and bounced around/over them. The closet I've come to puncturing it is (a) hooks (b) knives. [lesson: (a) No knives are on board (b) all hooks must be grounded in a (wine) corks. Be really careful casting, and even more careful landing fish].Make sure the inflation caps are on securely. The bottom seat bag twice deflated after the cap rubbed against something and somehow worked itself loose. [lesson: like a boat propeller or sailboat boom - keep the inflation caps clear]Aside: When the water temp gets cold, I will try towing an inexpensive, one person, inflatable as back-up.Takes more work to get from point A to point B compared to the hard shell kayaks. For reference If you can propel a hard shell 3 mph for 5 miles, plan on 2.5 mph in the Sea Eagle. The good news is that the Sea Eagle will melt away more extra calories and in increase your upper body strength :).Tracks into 10 mph gusting 14 mph breezes 200+ lbs on board without much more effort than a hard shell kayak. Like most vessels, yaws when running with swells. Adding a keg might help, but I drag it up on the shore and portage over sand/rock bars frequently and don't want to bother removing it each time. The 2 skegs already on the Sea Eagle haven't broken yet.Get the best seat they offer. If you plan on taking gear or two adults without much gear, get the bigger version. Probably not much difference in performance. One is heavier to carry.Why a sea eagle and not a sea kayak?- Lower cost- Transport solo and without car racks- Requires much smaller storage space after use- greater capacity for fishing gear, picnic stuff, camping stuff- More stability if you move around. Less likely to capsize- easier to get back in if you swamp or fall out (see below)- friends and family without car racks can borrow it.- if it gets damaged, lost, or stolen, unpleasant but replaceable and not a huge loss of money..Why a kayak and not a Sea Eagle? - Faster and easier to cover distances- more convenient if you can store it at the water and use if frequently from the same place- Tougher construction, hard to puncture unless you really hit something hard- Novices can rent and get lessonsWhy either?- I paddled about a mile out on Buzzards Bay to fish a ledge. The only other boat around was a huge, beautiful, 100+ foot yacht at anchor. When I got closer to it, I saw couple kayaks tied off the stern. Ask them.- Paddle to an island or light house and experience the warm and special reception reserved for paddlers- Feel ten feet tall when captains hail hello and make you feel part of their world.- Tell fish stories to prove you are no longer New England's worst fisherman.- Scoff at novice boaters and yahoos on the water.- Let your sweetheart see and feel your new body.- Watch family and friends laugh and play.Set-up/break down: Takes about 15 minutes to set up and same amount of time to dry and roll up, no biggie. Foot pump is fine. Make sure the inflation hole caps are on securely.Maintenance - After deflating, dry it with a towel or you'll get mildew. I bring a big sponge on board to soak up what little water that might get in and wipe the kayak off after use. Drying towels in the car trunk are handy when you get back ashore.A fun and creative project is to add a PVC bracket to mount a Signtek-type portable fish finder with holders for the display, a fishing rod, and a flag (or light).Heavy duty carry bag, but wish it bag had 2 back pack style straps. It's awkward and uncomfortable to carry.Final note: It's not if, but when you will have an unplanned event. Fun can quickly turn ugly if you don't plan for emergencies, don't file a float plan, or don't pay attention to the weather and water conditions. It can turn tragic if you don't wear a PFD. Respect your capabilities and limitations.

My wife and I live 6 months a year in a lake town and wanted to try kayaking as another way for added exercise while enjoying the lake. But we didn't want to spend an arm and a leg starting out (in case we didn't like it) and also needed something practical to store in our condo. My wife was a little apprehensive when I first showed her the YouTube videos and reviews for this inflatable kayak. She was especially concerned with the time and hassle of inflating and deflating a kayak each time it is used, but finally agreed to try this boat because of condo storage issues. So far we have had the Sea Eagle for a month and have had it out four times and it has certainly met our diverse requirements in providing a convenient and inexpensive way of enjoying simple kayaking on a regular basis. With experience, we estimate it now takes us about 10 minutes from pulling into a parking spot at the lake until we are ready to paddle away. One thing I found helpful is using a Coleman high volume/low pressure rechearchable inflator that I picked up last year in a second hand store. My current method is to use the electric inflator to get the three main chambers about 95% inflated (roughly a minute for each) and then top them off with a couple steps using the Sea Eagle provided foot pump. Being rechearchable, we can take the electric pump to wherever we want to inflacte the boat. Deflation is easy and really fast once the valves are open. We normally take two old bath towels with us and wipe the kayak dry before and as we roll the kayak up and put in the provided storage/carrying bag that is about the size of a traditional military sea bag. Normally I just set the bag upright in the back seat of car. Other than the convenience of having an electric inflator (which just make inflation esier) the kit does comes with everything you need to get going except PFDs The pro kit came in one medium size box and included two of the nicer inflatable seats, two paddles, foot pump, repair kit,carrying bag, and nine of the valves that have to be installed the first time the boat is used. We purchased two of trhe Onyx Move Vest Torsion Paddle PFDs and they work well with the seats. Overall we are really pleased with our new lake toy.

We've taken ours out at least a dozen times this summer. No issues at all. I like to brag that I even took it out on Lake Erie lol. That was at East Harbor though and very calm waves. I made a home made anchor out of a coffee can and some concrete, anchor it and fish from it on the local lakes. I bought some para cord and made a anchor trolly using the ropes on the front and back. Perfect answer for limited storage space and travel issues. We camp with a fifth wheel camper and just pack it up inside when we travel. Tacks fine and has been very durable so far, however I do have a rip starting in the carrying bag, but admit I grabbed it at the seam wrong. We are very happy with ours.

I'll start by saying I am a woman of 50 is the new forty generation. I have a sit on top fiberglass kayak but it's a pain to take in and out and then put in the car. I researched various sites and decided on this Sea Eagle SE370. It's great for two and I had no problem taking it out on my own.First let me say the instruction video on Sea Eagle site shows how to inflate and deflate your kayak. They make putting on the rings around the valves easy. IT IS NOT. I lost three nails before I decided to call. The woman was wonderful and said I only needed to place them in hot water for 5-10 minutes, then stretch them over the valves to have a nice tight fit. Thankfully you need to do this only once per valve but for goodness sake, shouldn't they share this little tidbit with the class?The kayak and seats blow up quickly in about 12 minutes. Make sure you tighten the valve caps one last time before putting it into the water. I found if i deflate the bottom seat a bit it's more comfortable and make sure you have the top portions of the seat fully inflated to give you a strong back support. Also, get the upgraded seats as the others look to be what one would use lying against in a bathtub.The kayak is easy to maneuver. I have taken it out three times now; once with another and twice alone. It tracks well for an inflatable and feels very sturdy. I purchased some loop cable and S rings to attach from end to end as this kayak has no anchoring places to attach my paddle, lunchbox or water. This is very odd from a company that is known for it's innovation. Having said this, it's easy to rig up and the loops keep your things at hands reach and tight against the kayak.I was hesitant to take this out the first time before doing some testing to make sure it didn't have any leaks. The included foot pump is simple, idiot proof and works quickly. The kayak is about 12 feet long so it sat in my basement inflated for two days to see if any air escaped. The Sea Eagle passed and I was ready to set her in the lake.Overall I truly love the experience and convenience. I remove it from the enclosed case, blew it up with the pump and was in the water in under 10 minutes. It tracked well, was easy to adjust to and with winds about 10mph, I felt a little pull but it stayed the course. It was simple to deflate, taking about 3 minutes. I recommend you dry it off before placing it back into the bag.The bag doesn't hold everything as stated. You don't want to stuff everything into it so tightly that it will cause the skegs to bend. I found if they do bend because of the bag being on it's side, a hair dryer for a few minutes will do the trick. As for this bag, it's very heavy. In a perfect world they would have more handles for it. It only has one and it digs into the shoulder getting it from place to place. Still much easier then the hard kayaks.Bottom line: Great exercise. Easy to inflate and deflate. Can go anywhere your feet will take you but get a rolling cart if you have to go a distance. A wonderful way to enjoy outside on the water with confidence, ease and spur of the moment decision. Well done Sea Eagle!

We took this kayak on a 7 mile run this week and had a blast (even in the parts where the water is low)! However, the kayak is a little small for two adults and so there is little storage room for water or food. Also, the seats that come with the kayak are not very sturdy...one is okay because you can push it against the back of the kayak and it supports you but you might need to purchase one of the harder "delux" seats for the person sitting closer to the front as the seat collapses and keeps sliding towards the back. Also, there are nice inflation guides on the side rails but nothing on the bottom, so you have to guess how hard to inflate the floor. But overall it is a good value for the price and it is a nice looking kayak.

Took it out today for the first time in the river that feeds into the ocean. The handling was good with the heavy currants. We didn't have trouble keeping up with the other kayaks. The fit is tight; my husband (170 lbs) and I (130 lbs) could barely fit comfortably, but it worked. I'm not sure we would have room for any more gear than a small bag.

They are great and easy to inflate. They have lost little air in the 2 weeks since we first inflated them. We will be using them (we bought 2) frequently between Florida and North Carolina so the ease of transporting them because they are inflatable saves a lot of room. I would recommend up grading the seats but it is not necessary. It is a very minor thing and upgrading the seats is an option in the package for accessories. But on the whole they are a ball and a great value. And if one is unsure of liking the sport, this is a reasonable investment to find that out. They are made to last. We would recommend this product to anyone looking for some water fun and ease of use. The wife drives me nuts wanting to get out on the water as often as she can.

This was very easy to blow up and we had a lot of fun rowing around the lake. It's easy for one person to carry and the kayak fits in a fairly small space.
The inflatable seats were cumbersome. They were nice to have and I'm glad they're removable so I can move them around. We tried two adults and there is really no space for your legs to go. There isn't enough room to fold them up and there isn't enough room to stretch them out in front of you. We kept the 'two adult' trip short. I took my youngest son out with me and we were able to fit more easily.
This doesn't dry out very well. I wanted it to be completely dry before packing it up again, and water finds ways of staying trapped in little nooks and crannies. The first time I used it, I let it dry while still inflated. Water was still trapped under the skirt and it gushed out when I deflated it. The second time I used it, I deflated it. It didn't dry any more completely.
The oars disassemble nicely and when assembled, they feel great in our hands. I like that they're adjustable depending on your rowing preference.
But, all said, this is a great little purchase. I'm glad I have it!

When we first rec'v the inflatable kayak I was very relieved at how fast we were able to put the caps on each of the openings and inflate it. The foot pump was much faster than I expected. The material it's made of seems very durable but we were careful anyway about avoiding swampy areas of the lake. The whole initial process took about 20 minutes. I don't have a big house and I don't have a garage so storage was critical. The whole kit fits in the heavy duty bag that came with it and takes up about as much room as a large sleeping bag. When we went camping my 13 yr. old daughter and her friend were able to set the whole thing up in about 10 minutes. They easily carried it down to the lake and hopped in. Deflating the kayak took less time than inflating it. When we got home I hosed it off and it looked great. The only complaint my daughter had was that there wasn't much leg room when the two kids were in it. I was solo when I took it out on the lake and it kind of bobbed around a lot but that can probably be remedied by deflating the bottom section a bit. Will try that next time. All in all, I'm very happy I bought it and would recommend it to a friend!

We have used the Kayak 5 times. So far I've really enjoyed it... It may not be as maneuverable as regular kayak but for light recreation it is perfect. There is also enough room to tote along a small cooler and personal items. But I will say my FAVORITE thing about it is I can jump out of it in the lake and then get back in again with out it tipping over. The one down side is the foot pump. It is a bit taxing to blow up.. We purchased a battery operated pump that takes under 10 minutes from start to finish to fully inflate and be ready to go. The foot pump would be at least 25 30 minutes and then you are burned out from the effort. But my favorite aspect is being able to put it in the trunk!!! We can take it everywhere in a small car.

I love this kayak...once I'm out on the water. However, it is way too heavy for me to carry all by myself. I haven't weighed it......but I can't even lift the bag once I have everything in it. I've rigged up a temporary cart, just so I can get it down to the water from my house.....I have to walk down a rather steep access road, and a short rocky trail. The cart system works well, and will work much better once I build a more permanent one. Although I have it bagged up and in the house this week (its supposed to rain most of the week)...I plan on rigging up some kind of tarp to store it under all summer long, inflated. I have the summer off of work, and I want to kayak every single day....so I think the only way that will happen is if I leave it inflated. I have one bad shoulder, so fighting with the kayak is not fun. Dragging it out of the water and onto a cart is tough too, as well as pushing it back up the steep hill....but it is manageable (and good exercise). I am only giving 4 stars because it is not as portable as it seems from their description. They tell you it weighs 32 pounds....but with the oars and the seats, its considerably more than that. Still, it is a great value for the money....and perfect for a novice like me! (as long as I have a strong man that can carry it for me when I need it)

I am a mid-50s woman and this is my first kayak. I didn't have any trouble inflating it, but the plugs are very difficult to place - I broke 4 nails. I will try the hair dryer trick. I took it out to the Laguna Madre and thought the winds were only 10 mph so launched off a boat launch. I had a crash course in learning how to paddle - was pushed by a strong wind and current into some old barnacle-covered pier posts sticking out of the water where I battled to get out for almost an hour. Turns out the wind was 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph that morning. I would not be confident as a beginner to take this kayak out to into this same situation or the Gulf of Mexico with waves and wind. I am excitedly awaiting calm water on a sunny, warm morning to take this out into protected marina waters to practice paddling and build my confidence and experience. An experienced kayaker with more upper body strength might be able to handle this kayak in wind, but I had a hard time. I felt safe in it, but didn't feel that I had the skill to handle it in high winds.

Got this Kayak for a few reasons: It is inflatable (I live in an apartment and a hard kayak is not an option), and it was in my price range, and I liked what the reviews had to say. Got a chance to try it out today... I might have rated it with five stars, but I only tested it in smooth water and I'm not an experienced kayaker, so hesitated to give it all the stars without actually knowing how to put it thorough all it's paces. However, I can say I'm very happy with it so far!!Stability - It was very stable, even getting and getting out, and bear in mind that I am neither graceful, or in shape, or (ahem) remotely slim.Handling - It handled really well. Bear in mind, we were in a lake, on relatively smooth water but we could easily manuver it with either one or two people paddling, and could do intricate turns (even with two inexperienced paddlers) around buoys and the like.Wind: We had some wind, but not a lot... however, I can see that if it was windy, the handling might become more of a challenge.Ease of inflation - Cannot be easier. The foot pump works great; the hardest part was installing the one-way valves to start with.Ease of deflation: Could not be easier. Unscrew the valve tops, and it pretty much does most of the work. Very fast.Ease of getting back in the bag - at this moment, unknown. I have the kayak drying in my tub, and need to clean it off (got some sand and crud in it) before repacking it. However, I don't think it's going to be a problem.Paddles - again, I'm not an experienced kayaker, so someone with a lot of expertise might have a different opinion, but I like the paddles better than the one-piece ones I learned on. The nice part is that you can sort of rotate the angles of the blades merely by adjusting which hole the locking mechanism in the middle of the paddle is in - so you can adjust the angles to be straight (middle hole) or 45 degrees either way by moving to one of the other two holes. (They are a four-part paddle, so there's two paddle ends, and two bits that make up the length of the paddle, the adjustment is where those two pieces snap together).All in all, am thrilled so far. Stable, easy to handle, easy to paddle, easy to inflate, easy to deflate, and FUN. Good bang for my buck.The whole goal here for me was to get something I could use by myself or with someone else to cruise around lakes... most specifically some Montana lakes in a couple years when I get to go back "home" for a celebration. This kayak will make that dream happen.

This is great for those just getting into paddling who want to see how they like it before they spend a lot of money. At this price point there isn't a better kayak on the market.Pros:Tracks very well, and while it's not going to set any speed records, isn't as slow as you might think unless you are paddling into a headwind.Inflates quickly, and is very easy to break down too.Tons of room. Easily fits 2 adults and a moderate amount of gear. For camping trips on slow or calm water this is still my go-to kayak.Cons:No high pressure floor means moderate sagging, and I definitely never felt comfortable trying to stand up, even in calm water.Not very suitable for fast water/class 3+ rapids. Spray skirts are fairly ineffective, and there's no ports for drainage, so you will take on a lot of water in any decent rapids, and while I never had any damage to the hull, I wouldn't trust it to take a big hit, although the occasional scrape or bump is fine.Paddles are not very high quality, even on the pro package. The material used for the handles isn't very nice on your palms, and the locks are prone to jamming/rusting.Overall:This is a great boat, if you know what you're buying. It's not for serious whitewater or surfing, but it handles lakes and slow rivers very well. If you're curious about paddling, but don't want to spend a ton, this is great and I would strongly recommend it. It's not the best kayak ever, but it's probably the best kayak at this price. It won't do everything, but it does what it does well.

I've had this boat for a bit over one month and been out three times with my wife. Overall, I love this boat, but would not get rid of my hard-shell kayak for it.I've had a hard shell 10.5 foot "fishing" kayak for several years now, plus paddled on several types of rented yaks, and was looking to buy a tandem seat kayak to get my wife out with me. Storage was a concern as my hard shell already takes up a lot of garage space, and I didn't want to get a boat that we would only use a couple of time a year. Loading a 12 foot+ tandem kayak on top of my SUV and getting it the ten+ miles to/from the water was also a concern. An inflatable seemed like the perfect solution, especially one that allowed me to reconfigure the seats to use as both a single-person and tandem boat.First up; this is a solid and well-made boat, easily comparing to any commercial-grade inflatable boat I've been around. Having an inflation gauge to get proper pressure on the side tubes takes a lot of worry out of properly inflating this boat. After three tries, my wife and I can set it up in about 30 minutes. Take down is a little faster only because I just throw everything into the back of our SUV loose, knowing I'm going to be cleaning everything once I get home anyway. The foot pump is excellent, and I see no reason to use an electric pump. I did try inflating the boat with a little Coleman pump that I have for an inflatable mattress and water toys, but the pump doesn't have the "omph" to blow up something with as much volume as this boat. Having a drain plug at the stern and a tow point on the bow are nice touches, and show that this boat is well thought out.For handling, I'm comparing the Sea Eagle to a hard shell sit-inside kayak. Between the inflatable floor and thick inflatable seat cushions, the Sea Eagle feels more like a canoe than a kayak because of the higher center-of-gravity. In waves, the body flexes as opposed to the waves breaking over the kayak, and the flexing takes a bit of getting used to. The dual skegs do help the boat track, but the boat still feels "skittish" and tends to slide sideways with winds much easier than the hard shells I've paddled. I can see that any inflatable without the skegs would have extremely poor performance. It's possible that the shorter 330 might handle a little better.The storage bag is plenty large for all the parts and accessories This boat in the storage bag is a bit too heavy and too awkward in size to reasonably pack as air travel luggage, but is small enough to pack into just about any sized car (even one of the so-called "Smart Cars"). I also don't see anyone packing it on their back up the side of a mountain to get to that hidden lake, but I suppose it could be done. The smaller, lighter, 330 might be more suitable for airline and backpack travel.The paddles are long, but they do tend to brush against the sides of the boat and I have to use more of an angle to get them into the water than with hard shells. The paddles come apart in four pieces which makes storage easy, but the paddle ends tend to "rattle" a bit in the rod while paddling, which is a little disconcerting to me.The seats (Pro Package) are reasonably comfortable, but I've only used this boat for short trips of a bit over one hour at a time so don't know how I'd feel after several hours paddling. I do miss not have foot pedals to rest my feet against while paddling, and my (middle) seat seems to move backwards slightly while paddling. The rear seat is pushed all the way against the back of the tubes, so seat movement is not a problem. I do like being able to reconfigure the seats. I've used this boat for two people, taken out one seat and positioned the other seat for one-person paddling, and even pulled the kayak up on a secluded beach, taken out our gear and both seats then used the boat for a two-person air mattress and nap.I was really concerned about having a boat comfortably large enough for two people, and spent a lot of time posting questions on these review pages. I ended up with the 370 vice 330 so I;d have the extra room and honestly, the 370 is almost too large for us. I'm 5'10", and wife is 4'11-1/2", and this boat is very roomy for us. We probably would have been better off with the 330, but as one person posted; If I used this boat solo I'd have a lot more room to hold my gear. Larger people would probably want this larger size boat for tandem use.A few small quibbles with this boat:- The manufacturer provides an inflation gauge for the side tubes, but not one for the floor. Having an inflation gauge for the floor would be nice.- The blue dye from the webbing on the seats bleeds onto the PVC when the webbing gets wet. I now have a couple of blue dye marks on the nice white hull, which annoys me. I'm hoping the bleed-over problem goes away once the webbing gets wet a few times.- The pockets on the back of the seats could have been a little larger, given that this is the only storage built into the boat. It would also be nice to have a side pocket provided in the storage bag for small items.A couple of tips for people who have read my review this far:- Get some silicon grease and put a light coat on the rubber seals of the inflation valves. This will make it much easier to screw the valves tightly closed. You don't need much lube; a two ounce container should last a long time. (Don't use Vaseline as it might damage the rubber).- Don't trust the paddle floats that come with the Pro Package. If you drop a paddle in the water it will float, but may float away and get out of your reach. Use proper paddle lanyards hooked to your PFD.

bought two and the first one we put together has a leak so we are sending it back, hoping for a quick response and hoping the second one works better than the first

As advertised. It's a bit on the small side! Having a boat that can go in the trunk of the car is nice! In addition I find it Is not the fastest but it tracks better then I expected, not to say that it tracks as well as a ridged hull. Also it doesn't include a bag fyi.

We bought this as an attempt to learn to Kayaking, after having a chance to do it on a cruise At this point, we have only been able to go out once
Pros: price, pump easily fills boat, moves easily through water
Cons: seat too low (we will try to use cushions to correct), cramped for two adults, front person cannot straighten out legs, doesn't include carrying bag.
After we were ot for about an hour, the sides started to loose prssure -- then I remembered that I have had this happen on other well built inflatables (beds etc) -- on the first pumping up, and then not on subsequent. I assume this will be the case when we take it out again.

I finally got a chance to use the kayak with my son who was visiting from Pittsburgh PA. As for the Kayak itself, it works pretty good with the exception of the two inflatable seats that came with it. One of my major issues is that there's no way to secure the seat to keep it from sliding back.

I was using it by myself and in spite of what I tried (i.e. placing a cooler behind), the seat kept sliding back. It became very aggravating to where I had to secure it by looping a rope around the back of the seat and securing it to the threaded rope (for lack of a better term) at the front.

It worked better but after a while the rope started cutting across my back to where it was uncomfortable.

My other issue is that the seat didn't hold the air and it leaked out after a while. it was NOT a pleasant riding experience and unless I can find some way to secure this seat, I will be selling the kayak.

If anyone has a suggestion on how to secure the seat(s), I would be most appreciative.

The first time I used it I was totally frustrated by the white caps because it kept getting mis-threaded. I had to fiddle with it for a while until it made a good seal. Once I conquered that, I had a great time using it all day. I took it all apart and put it away. The second time I used it I was all ready to go thinking I had it down and again had trouble getting the main caps to screw in perfectly lined up. It took a while and I had people waiting for me and they were getting impatient so they left without me. Then I took it out and noticed air escaping from a hole on top of one of the sides. Cannot figure out how that happened. I carefully put it away and carefully took it out and assembled it. SECOND TIME USE AND A HOLE? I was very upset and now don't trust it for the fhird time. I feel like I wasted $270.

Did not Track well however Seller was great!

Easy to transport, but it sits high in the water and rocks more than I like.

for the price, and for being inflatable its cool..sturdy..i know its advertised as rough waters, but honestly, i would not feel safe...we took it out on a lake with no currant..it held up ok, but the seats were uncomfortable (i even have the upgraded seats) and not enough leg room for two adults

Doesn't track as well as we would like.

It's pretty heavy but still easier to carry around than our two hardshell kayaks. However,it's not as good a ride and feels like it would be much easier to tip. It is easy to inflate and deflate.We found ourselves whapping each other's paddles fairly often and splashing each other. For the ride, we prefer our two kayaks.

It if a good Kayak; however mine now doesn't keep the air and I can't find the hole. I should have bough a hard-shell Kayak.

This kayak is supposed to be for 2 people - I bought it for may parents and they had a very difficult time getting into and out of it because the sides are so high. They also said there was not enough leg room , they are not tall people 5'6" and 5'4", .

Had to return this. There were all kinds of things wrong. Inflating was a hassle. The seat backs were removable so they slid all over giving no support. If you have 2 people in it, it's nearly impossible to use. I really tried to like this kayak but I just could not.

I thought this was going to be a great buy after reading all the other reviews. The first time we took it out we hit a small branch sticking out of the water and it ripped a small hole between the bottom and side of the kayak. We took on some water so we had to go to shore and repair it. The repair kit worked great and we were able to finish out trip. Just very unhappy that a small branch could rip the hard rubber so easily. I'm very afraid to use this again. Second issue: Both my husband and I are smaller people I'm 5'2 and he's 5'6. This boat was way to small for two people, we both were very cramped. We took a small fold up cooler that holds a six pack and there was no room for it besides behind the rear passenger seat. Which if you wanted to get to it you have to sit all the way forward cramping the other person even more so you can pull it out.
Now to be fair this kayak was very easy to inflate and deflate and did handle great on the river. Next time we will try to use it, it will be a one man kayak not a two. Wish me luck.

Did not meet our expectations and had to be returned. Unable to control the kayak in the river current. Thankful that returning it was an option as we could not have used it.

to be absolutely fair, this review is probably premature, but this kayak, although it does inflate, does not hold it's inflation for long. I may be doing something wrong with the valves that hold the air in the kayak. I will look into this and up date my review at a later time if I find that I am wrong so far. I inflated for use one weekend, used it, stored it in my extra room at the cabin, and found it entirely deflated the following weekend. I have a Sevylor inflatable boat that never deflates. Every once in a while you do have to top it off, but it never deflates entirely. And I have used that boat about 50 times. Thus far very disappointed in the Sea Eagle 330.

UPDATE: Finally got the kayak to hold air long enough to get out on the water. Really enjoyed using it but now I have two complaints. One: Inflation/deflation. The kayak still deflates rapidly. After 24 hours the kayak really needed to be inflated again. Not good based on my experience with other inflatables.

Secondly: The seats - when using it as a two seater, the front seat really relies on the knees of the person sitting behind them. Remove the knees........remove the support. Not good.

Does not track well and is not very comfortable. Should have spent more $

It does not track in moving water, and it is heavier by far. The material is studry though and more suited for kayakers with experience.

Floating mattress with sides and paddles. It is not what I would call a real kayak, but it also doesn't cost as much. When the "kayak" is inflated to the recommended setting, the kayak has the consistency of a cooked campfire marshmallow. I had to over inflate the kayak to get it to the stiffness of a fresh marshmallow. I din't want to risk inflating it further. There is only one water drain on the end. The retention rings to hold the caps are loose. There are too many flaws to mention, but it was cheap and it does serve our purpose of going short distances to shore from the boat we live on. Beyond that I would look for something else and I would not buy this product again. I would look for something that costs three times as much.

Absolutely terrible fit for the plugs. Took us 45 mins to install everything and air it up. When we took it out on the lagoon, one side started deflating and we spun around in circles. The Customer Support guy (same guy from the YouTube videos) gave us a tip and told us to use a hair dryer to expand the plugs so that it would fit exactly on the base. He also offered to send us replacement plugs if we ever needed it. Will update this review if the hairdryer trick works.

Given a second chance I would never have bought this. The kayak itself is well made and as described. However it is very cumbersome to blow up and deflate this everytime. Not to mention it is almost too heavy/long for one person to carry when inflated because it bends a lot. I wish I would have spent the extra money for a hardshell instead but I don't have a rack/truck to transport it.

Loved this kayak when I first received it, it's comfortable and easy to inflate and deflate. My husband and I take very good care of the kayak...stay from shores, rocks, underwater trees, we are always on the lookout! We carefully wipe it down after each use and store it carefully...and still we got holes! This kayak is highly touted in camping magazines as an easy solution for taking a kayak along when camping. That's true, but for the price we paid, I would expect it to last more than one season of casual kayaking in lakes! I love the premise of this kayak...lightweight, easy to store and stable, but I need to know that I'll make it back to shore without the kayak deflating!

Used it a few times on open lakes.. already two holes that have needed patching, and we have not been hard on this kayak. The material is just not durable. No way would I buy this product again.

TL:DR; Poor product. Poor customer service. False advertising.

This product is not the kayak you want. Don't be fooled by the durability advertised. It cannot be compared to a hard shell kayak. This product should not go in the river. The seats do not stay inflated, the vinyl was damaged on a basic tubing style river trip. The kayak is difficult to paddle as you sit too low in the craft. My family spent the last year fighting over who gets to use the hard shell kayak and they have even named the hard shell kayak "Superior"

I've tried to work with Sea Eagle customer service to arrive at an amicable solution as the product does not meet the advertised expectations but they have refused and DO NOT stand behind their product. They claim that I would have to take up any product complaints with the seller, Amazon.com, but it s clearly outside Amazon's customer service window and should clearly be handled by the warranty of the manufacturer.

Infuriated, deflated, and wasted $230

Several of the compartments were leaking air. Thankfully I brought the pump with me because we had to make a couple of emergency stops to fill it with air in order to make it back. Additionally the blue font leaked all over the boat. Perhaps it was stored improperly in an extremely hit wear house or something before being delivered. Clearly this product is defective and potentially dangerous

Construction seems good. However, this is only good for slow moving water or flat lakes. It is a tippy kayak otherwise!!

My husband bought this kayak to add to his collection of kayaks. He has been rafting for over 40 years and knows his stuff. First off the seats would not hold air and he had to keep blowing them up during a 3 hour raft trip down the river. It says two man, he weighs 169# and took our grandson who is 9 and weighs 76# and it would not support them very good as the floor of the kayak also would not hold air. Also there was not enough leg room both of them. Very dissapointed in the quality and returned the kayak.

We bought this kayak as a replacement for our cheap and cheerful Sevlor model that had served well until sustaining irreparable puncture. Its maiden voyage was lake Canandaigua in NY, a weekend trip to try it out. We inflated carefully, followed the instructions and took to the water, not a smooth lake but not excessively choppy either. Our initial impression was that the kayak didn’t feel stable, and the rocking in the relatively small lake waves was disconcerting. Just a few minutes into the trip one of these small lake waves hit the boat on the side and capsized the kayak. We swam to shore carrying what we could, the nearby sheriff’s boat rescued a few items that we couldn’t swim with, lost one iPhone. This lack of stability was striking compared with the old Sevlor model that we had used in much rougher conditions and was impossible to capsize (even when climbing in and out of it in sea waves). Maybe we didn’t set it up correctly but we followed the instructions as closely as we could. Not overloaded, 3 persons (two adults and teenager), well within weight limits. Perhaps a defective model? Anyway, I would not take this anywhere near white water and we returned it straight away.

Not worth the money

leaked before we even got it in the water. hopefully we will get our money back.leaked right out of the box.

Ready to launch our brand new Sea Eagle 370, notice that one side wall isn't holding pressure. Found a puncture. Never even made into the water. Not trying this brand again.

Easy to setup, very portable however the tracking on mine was horrible, sent it back.

What a extreme disappointment this kayak is. I ended getting a hole right in the seam of the haul right underneath where I was sitting. This occurred after my third time taking it out. I was a couple miles down river from my car and was left stranded with a sinking boat beyond repair. The repair kit would not hold at the seam and I had zero chance of making a safe return.I emailed Sea Eagle about my issue and had sent them a picture of the hole to which they replied the hole would not be covered under the warranty and there was nothing they would do. So basically I'm left with a useless boat and I just threw it away.Even though this craft maker claims there is a warranty be very careful you don't damage it because you may be stuck with a whole lot of uninflatable rubber like me.Also, the foot pump busted after the first use and I just bought a hand pump to use. The boat itself would constantly pull and never tread in a staight line.I thought about upgrading to the tougher 380x, but after further consideration of their warranty, or lack there of, I decided against spending that much on something that may leave me in the same predicament.