Inflatable canoe/kayak.....

[SimonV8ster]

Has anybody any experience with any inflatable kayaks or canoes ??
Need one for in shore use and it'll only be used on calm days, still need it to be fairly rigid, don't want it light enough to blow away in the wind.
Has to be inflatable so I can get it in the MX5

[danyeates]

We do the Z-Pro range. Used to sell Sevylor, but find the Z-Pro range have better features and are well priced. Can still get the Sevylors.

If you're looking for more serious use, I'd recommend seriously considering the high pressure range with the drop stitched floor, called the Flash range. They're so much more rigid and you don't end up having the kayak sagging around you. Otherwise the Tango regular range is fine for normal leisure use. Don't go for the really cheap Sevylors and the like, which are really thin plastic and have no canvas covering to them. The high pressure range has no canvas covering as they're made from much thicker PVC, the same construction as proper dinghies with air decks. The high pressure dinghies are also very light and take no time to dry out, whereas the canvas covered models will need to dry before packing them away.

A few people on here have them and are really happy with them. There was a thread just a few days ago about kayaks where they were discussed.

[Skywalker]

I am a big fan of the Sevylor Colorado (K335?) inflatable kayak.
I have had it in the boot of my old Mk3 MX5. The issue is the paddles - but decathlon do some decent collapsable ones.

[harveybobbles]

Watching with interest.

I love kayaking but don't really have the room to store or transport a conventional kayak.

[SimonV8ster]

Thanks Dannyates - great advice !!

[danyeates]

Skywalker said:

I am a big fan of the Sevylor Colorado (K335?) inflatable kayak.
I have had it in the boot of my old Mk3 MX5. The issue is the paddles - but decathlon do some decent collapsable ones.

Yes, good kayak. The Z-Pro Tango 200 is very similar, nearly identical. Had one myself for a few years.

[UVB]

I've had a Gumotex Sunny for a few years that would fit nicely in my old Cayman. Very sturdy and flexible seating configuration for one or two. It has taken two large blokes and a hefty bag with no problems.

[louiebaby]

We got on from Decathlon for larking about in on the river, but fits under the stairs when not in use. Very comfortable place to be, and seems well made too.

[Fat Albert]

Interesting as I have recently moved within 5 mins walk of the Nene and have been thinking about getting a double inflatable Kayak for me and my lad (9)
I see the Sevylor's are popular, but will look at the other brands to compare

[SimonV8ster]

Well I found a sea fishing kayak for sale locally to me at a great price. Also found that the local sailing club do cheap storage down the sea front that works out at under a tenner a month which includes membership and storage. That'll save me on buying a new car, roof bars, etc !!
Might still keep a look out for an inflatable so I can put it on my boat when I buy it !! :-)