We got the Sea Eagle 380X Pro Package this weekend! The whole family was excited. This was our first inflatable kayak and so far I am very impressed with it.
As for the shipment, all the parts and pieces were there and in good shape. The box also came with written instructions and a youtube video link demonstrating how to inflate and deflate the boat. After I watched that it was pretty easy to put together. It took about 15 minutes and the boat was ready to go. We tossed it in the back of the truck and were off for our first adventure to a nearby lake.
When pumping up the boat the hand pump was excellent. 20-25 strokes on each side and maybe 15 strokes for the floor and I reached the 3.2 lbs of pressure. The hand pump is one of the bigger ones I've used and had a pressure gauge attachment. That alone was a great addition since I didn't have to guess at my pressure.
I was nervous about the length of the boat and whether or not it could fit two good sized adults in it or if it would feel cramped. The whole family took a turn on it. 4 adults and 2 kids. The tallest person is 5'10 and everyone had space. You might have to bend your knees if your in the middle 6ft range but we didn't have any issues. My dad and I combined weigh close to 450 pounds and it didn't impact the boat at all. Very sturdy.
It is also very very solid on the water. It tracked very well with the skid plate on. We had a steady north breeze for most of our 2 hours on the lake but the handling was superb. I even let my two kids go out on it on their own with no issues. The stinkers decided to stand up in the boat and wave to us. This brings me to another feature I enjoyed. My wife is not a strong swimmer and is afraid of drowning and my mother gets seasick easily. Most hard-shelled canoe's I've been in have a certain center of balance and sway when you move along the water. They can tip if you don't know what you are doing. My wife and mother never had an issue and they both really enjoyed their time in it. It would be very hard to tip this boat over. My wife had the best quote for the weekend adventure. "It just felt like a nice hug".
One of the reasons I bought this boat was because of its durability. I'll update my review as we continue using it but so far I couldn't be more pleased.
| Brand | Sea Eagle |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Blue |
| Style | 2 Person Deluxe |
| Seating Capacity | 3 |
| Weight Limit | 750 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 150"L x 39"W x 11.5"H |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 150 x 39 x 11.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Sea Eagle |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty |
| Model Name | 380X Explorer |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Sea Eagle Boats |
| Included Components | Hull, Seats, Paddles, Bags, Pump and Accessories depending on the Package |
