r/Inflatablekayak

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a used inflatable kayak for the Elbe. I'm used to SUP boarding in the Alster, but this is so crowded and I live close to the harbour. Kayaking is allowed, even crossing the fairway. But I can't estimate the risk of getting dragged into serious trouble by wind or currents on such a boat. I was thinking of a kayak like the Itiwit x500 from decathlon or, if possible, something lighter.

I would be grateful for any advice or tips.

hello. Im looking into getting a inflatable drop stitch kayak to go on my local river and canal with. I know 99.9% of them are copies of each other are made in the same factories in china and slapped with a brands logo on it. I want to buy from a brand that has good warranty and after care. I am based in the UK.

I just bought an intex 2 person inflatable to take my son out.

Holy moly, the lack of high back support that the inflatable seats provide is abysmal compared to other standard plastic single seat kayaks that I have. 20 minutes and I wanted out of there.

There are plenty of seats on Amazon but I would love to hear from someone in a similar situation and see what you went with.

Hey everyone, I'm mainly a solo fisher hitting a couple of Ontario lakes (no Great Lakes). I've fished on a friend's Seahawk 4 before, but for solo trips I wanted something smaller.

I just ordered an Excursion K2 for $330 CAD, but I'm wondering if I should cancel/return it and jump straight to a better kayak.

Are there any noticeable upgrades from the Excursion K2 worth looking into, especially if I want something with a dropstitch floor or better stability for fishing? My budget is flexible. Recommendations appreciated!

Edit: i know dropstitch is good for everyone saying it, what models are you guys using

I’m doing research on sea eagle kayaks since I’m planning on getting one in the future and I am stuck between these two kayaks for instance.

The 380x offers maximum stability and is basically a tank in durability, it has an option to add a motor if you choose on the SE website. The 385ft advantage is that it is fast, but not as stable (especially newer V-bottom version), less drain holes, etc..

My issue is that if I choose the 380x that I will not enjoy it due to the speed issue, but I want to choose it because of how incredibly versatile (especially on ocean water), but I don’t know anything about ocean kayaking other seeing videos of people using sea kayaks with rudders and lots of safety gear. Realistically I believe I would be kayaking mostly on lakes, and rarely on rivers or the ocean due to the commute and issue of debris in the water on rivers. Probably should add that my only kayaking experience is a intex k1 🤣, so I’m definitely overthinking everything.

Has anyone kayaked on the ocean before (especially near a beach), I plan on getting one of the sea eagle kayaks in the future (most likely 380x).

I just got into this hobby and wondering what options are best and the most safe for all conditions.

​The Problem:

I have a standard 12V 55lb electric trolling motor, and the propeller is completely seized on the shaft. I have removed the prop nut, but the propeller refuses to come off.

​How it happened (Context):

I want to clarify that this is NOT an issue of saltwater corrosion, calcification, or melted plastic from wrapped fishing line. About 3 months ago, the prop slipped off very easily by accident. I immediately pushed it back on, and the motor hasn't been in the water since. It basically got stuck during that quick reinstallation.

​The Symptoms (Very specific):

​Zero play: The propeller is completely rigid on the shaft. There is absolutely no wiggle room or end-play between the plastic hub and the metal shaft.

​Pulling the whole armature: When I pull the prop outward by hand, it doesn't slide on the shaft. Instead, I am actually pulling the entire motor shaft/armature out, fighting the internal magnetic pull of the motor.

​No gap (Rubbing the housing): When I let go, the magnets suck the shaft back in, and the back of the propeller rests entirely against the metal lower unit (torpedo). The normal 1-2mm clearance gap is gone.

​The "Click": When I pull it outward (overcoming the magnets until the internal rotor hits the bearing stop) and try to twist and pull, it makes a clicking sound and catches, but still won't slide off.

Any ideas on how to deal with the problem without risking the motor? Could a completely functional trolling motor be ruined so easily?!

Anyone got experience with the Aquaglide Chinook 120. Found it here, for a price that sounds to good to be true: https://www.marinesuperstore.com/kayaks/inflatable-kayaks/aquaglide-chinook-120-inflatable-kayak-includes-pump-paddles?utm\_source=google\_shopping&utm\_medium=pcn&utm\_campaign=MSS&utm\_term=99812652&srsltid=AfmBOoqL8AfX3CxUB4hzUDQxhDFl6BafHx8TKMUKNary0cYlFWmBo9BKG48

Wondering if people on here have experience with this kind of Kyack and what there thoughts were.

For context looking for a boat that myself my partner and our dogs could with. On calm rivers and lakes, nothing too crazy

After moving into an apartment, I hit a snag: there was simply nowhere to store a 4-meter plastic kayak, but I didn't want to miss out on the summer.

I didn't even consider standard inflatables (slow, paddle like air mattresses). So I took a chance on a full drop-stitch model - in my case, the Razor Kayaks Edge Pro.

In short:

It doesn't feel like rubber dinghy at all. The floor is rock-solid, the hull cuts through waves. And it holds a course brilliantly. The difference compared to budget inflatables is night and day. Everything folds up into backpack, fits easily into sedan trunk. Setup takes about 7 minutes.

On the downside - the price is higher than basic options, and the backpack itself turned out quite heavy due to the thick PVC (lugging it far on foot is no fun, though thankfully the bag has wheels).

If anyone is considering this format, feel free to ask questions and I'll be happy to answer

I'm just researching at this stage as Iam injured with burstitis so won't be kayaking for a very long time..

If money was no issue, what would be the best inflatable kayak on the market today?

My main features I like in a kayak are that it's fast, turns easy, doesn't spin in alittle wind, durable and good quality.

Thanks !

I have a new inflatable fishing kayak which uses attachable fins, and I noticed they are flimsy enough that they won't really support the weight of the boat on land without bending and breaking. So do I put them on after inflating while holding the boat sideways, and then bring it deep enough into the water they don't touch bottom?​ How do you guys do it?