Inflatable Catamaran Kayaks
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Inflatable catamaran
kayaks are a differnet breed of kayak. Traditional inflatable
kayaks have a flat bottom surface, similar to a raft. While these
kayaks are very stable, one drawback they have is that the paddler
sits very low on the water and the flat surface creates extra
drag when paddling on flat surfaces.
The Sea Eagle inflatable
catamaran kayaks gets rid of these disadvantages. These inflatable
kayaks, instead of having a flat bottom base, have instead two
pontoon tubes that run down the length of the kayak. In many
respects, catamaran kayaks resemble catamaran sailboats - with
two tubes on the outside and the main section of the boat spanning
the middle.
Graphic
animation of the stability of Catamaran Kayaks
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As a result, catamaran
kayaks are incredibly stable. You really have to work at it to
tip one of these inflatable kayaks over. Additionally, the paddler
sits much higher off the water, since instead of sitting almost
at water level, the paddler sits atop the pontoon tubes. Finally,
the pontoon tubes on these kayaks have a bow shape. The combination
of the bow shape on the pontoon tubes and the less water surface
area of the boat, greatly enhances paddling speed and ease on
flat water and lakes.
Sea Eagle inflatable
catamaran kayaks also perform very well in whitewater, and are
rated to handle Class IV rapids. As these kayas sit on pontoons,
you also don't have to worry about the kayak filling up with
water.
All
of the inflatable catamaran kayaks shown below are available
through Sea
Eagle. For additional information, simply click on any
of the links or images. All Sea Eagle kayaks have a 30 day
on-the-water trial period and a 3 year warranty.
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Description
The
new, larger Sea Eagle 435 PaddleSki is for people who
want more space and the ability to take more gear. The
large size, and larger 14" diameter tubes, make
this inflatable kayak model ideal for extended camping.
Despite the fact that it is larger and a bit heavier,
it is still
easy
for one person to handle in or out of the water. Handy options
include a rowing frame, motormount, special kayak paddles
and more.
Technical
Informaiton:
- Whitewater
: Rated for Class IV
- Engine
Option? : Yes - Electric (85 lb thrust)
- Exterior
Dimensions
: 14' x 3' 3"
- Interior
Dimensions : 12' 6" x 1' 4"
- Weight : 57 lbs.
- Raft
Capacity : 2 adults or 650 lbs.
- Setup
Time : 7-10 minutes
- Base
Price Range : from $949 (subject to change)
See
a Graphic Animation of the Sea Eagle 435 PaddleSki
Inflatable Kayak (requires Flash)  Buy
the Sea Eagle 435ps Inflatable Catamaran Kayak at
Sea Eagle
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Description
The Sea Eagle 395 Paddle Ski is a totally new kind of
paddling kayak, an inflatable catamaran with a kayak
shaped bow. Because
there is far less surface area (only the pontoons are
in the water), the drag is greatly reduced and the kayak
goes faster. Another outstanding characteristic of this
design is that the rear pontoons point downward, creating
a keel-like effect which makes this model track far
straighter. This model is great for wilderness paddling
or
sea kayaking. The two pontoons literally glide over
the water and make paddling for hours almost effortless.
Technical
Information:
- Whitewater :
Rated for Class IV
- Engine
Option? : Yes - Electric (85 lb thrust)
- Exterior
Dimensions : 12' 11"x 3' 3"
- Interior
Dimensions : 11' 6" x 1' 4"
- Weight :
49 lbs.
- Raft
Capacity : 2 adults or 500 lbs.
- Setup
Time : 5-8 minutes
- Base
Price Range : from $849 (subject to change)
See
a Graphic Animation of the Sea Eagle 395 PaddleSki
Inflatable Kayak (requires Flash) Buy
the Sea Eagle 395 PaddleSki Inflatable Catamaran Kayak
at Sea Eagle
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