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03-20-2022, 06:16 AM
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Junior Member
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Inflatable kayak, single seat versus double seating
My husband and I want to get inflatable kayak/kayaks to take on our summer trip that we have planned. Is it better to purchase separate kayaks or just purchase one that we both use together? Sometimes one of us may want to go without the other and I didn't know if the two seat kayak would be easy to navigate with just one person. We have been looking at the sea eagle and the Oru brands. We are new to the whole camping experience. First trip is planned this summer. We have an Imagine 2600.
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03-20-2022, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2021
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If you have the space for 2 singles and both like paddling, do that. I got the Sea Eagle 473 Razor Lite tandem because the wife can hold the dog and I can paddle all of us. I’ve taken it out solo a couple times. At 16’ it’s big and gets blown by the wind but the skeg helps. I put the seat farther forward and it does fine for solo imo. I’m 6’1 and a pretty strong paddler, and I go for exercise so I don’t mind. If you want efficient solo paddling get the solos.
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03-20-2022, 12:29 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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In our situation, we knew we would always be going out together. We bought a two seat Hobie inflatable with pedals. You just pedal the kayak and paddle if you want. In shallow water, the pedals lift out.
Ours was more conventional in that you sat down inside a little bit of a well in the kayak. I really like their new version. It's a flat surface like paddleboards and seats sit higher out of the water and have a frame.
Our biggest issue was use in cold weather as some water got into the boat and your butt got wet. The other issue for me, with a bad back, was the lack of back support for pedaling or paddling. The new ones have a hard frame and look very comfortable. They are very pricey.
https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-itrek-14-duo/
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03-20-2022, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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If you go with solo kayaks, IMO don't get anything less than 10' long because they don't track worth a hoot when you're paddling (the Hobie mirage drive is an exception to this because the drive is centered in the craft). I had a 9' inflatable for a while, reputable brand, and the bow swung way too far out of line with each stroke. The longer the better it will track, and as a rule the longer it is the faster it will move for the same paddling effort.
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03-21-2022, 05:37 AM
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We have an Advanced Elements tandem. There are seat positions for single or double paddlers. There are two deck options for that, or you can leave off the deck. At 15', it tracks very well and we easily go faster than friends with 11' Sea Eagles. Both brands are fairly rugged and we make river runs with class II rapids. We get blown around a lot less in stronger winds on open water, but the Eagles manuver a little better through the rapids. The Sea Eagles have movable seats and can be used as either a tandem or single. You can't really go wrong with either brand.
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03-21-2022, 11:18 AM
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Location: High up in Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
In our situation, we knew we would always be going out together. We bought a two seat Hobie inflatable with pedals. You just pedal the kayak and paddle if you want. In shallow water, the pedals lift out.
Ours was more conventional in that you sat down inside a little bit of a well in the kayak. I really like their new version. It's a flat surface like paddleboards and seats sit higher out of the water and have a frame.
Our biggest issue was use in cold weather as some water got into the boat and your butt got wet. The other issue for me, with a bad back, was the lack of back support for pedaling or paddling. The new ones have a hard frame and look very comfortable. They are very pricey.
https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-itrek-14-duo/
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$4,200 is indeed a bit pricey. We have two Pelican single seaters but want to trade them for a two seater and the Sea Eagle 370 looks like a good contender for what we want to do.
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03-21-2022, 04:25 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 530ktm
$4,200 is indeed a bit pricey. We have two Pelican single seaters but want to trade them for a two seater and the Sea Eagle 370 looks like a good contender for what we want to do.
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The money is in the pedal drive system, especially with two pedal drives. The funny part was to watch the expression on peoples' faces as we blew by them with the pedals going. It also has a steering lever you just move with your hand.
The pedal drive is really great when you're fighting headwinds, which will typically be 50% of the time.
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03-21-2022, 04:30 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
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We bought a Sea Eagle 370 and love it. We also have a inflatable SUP as well so it gives us options.
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03-24-2022, 08:28 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrpardee
We bought a Sea Eagle 370 and love it. We also have a inflatable SUP as well so it gives us options.
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Ditto on the 370. We have had the pro version for six years now and love it.
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03-24-2022, 09:24 AM
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There is a foldable model of a kayak on the market. Goes together quickly and no air leaks to patch. In my humble opinion, I would get a dual - more stability and capacity. But in any case - enjoy.
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