Product Description
395 lbs, 2 person capacity. Tough 22 gauge PVC. Approximate inflated size: 132 inchx36 inch. Back rest for leverage and stability. Cargo net for gear storage. Two 86 inch aluminum paddles included. NMMA certified., Size / Style: , Mfg No: 5995A652, Manufacturer: Coleman, Shipping Information, Weight: 22.1 pounds., Dimensions: 21.75 (L) x 7 (W) x 15 (H) inches. SKU: 42509
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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #4727 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: Coleman
Model: 5995B652
Released on: 2005-04-18
Features
11-feet long, two-person open top kayak offers plenty of room
Cargo net for gear storage
Back rest for leverage and stability
Two 86-inch aluminum paddles included
Tough, 22-gauge PVC construction
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Customer Reviews
Buyer beware
The product is as advertised and the materials are good and the seperate battery-operated pump works good. The size is awkward for those over 5 feet tall. It "slips" sideways a lot and is very difficult to steer. Those who like kayaks and canoes should not expect this to be the same. It gets you to where you're going and it packs in an area that easily fits in an empty trunk. The ride is frustrating so we've only used it twice in about 3 years. It's a nice and durable toy, probably great for kids who haven't been in a kayak. Certainly easier to transport than a canoe.
Fledge
It is tough to get me to spend a dollar, after much researching I finally brought the Coleman two person Canoe/Kayak. It met my needs perfectly. I live in Southwest Florida and we have some rough habitates. My first concern is that since I am female and Kayak alone I need to feel secure. I like being on top of the water, but not in it. On the madien voyage not once did I feel insecure about the boat. I am 170 pounds and it seemed to support me just fine. I sat in the front seat. Of course I was concerned about navigation and on the back bays I had no trouble. I personally would not take it in a chop or too stronge of a current, but that's me. I may get braver as I learn more. For my purpose of bird watching and exercise it was great! It was extremly comfortable. I could take a nap in it, again if dared. The only reason I came in from the water was after two hours I was exhausted. Great exercise and so fun.
Inflation: Orginally, I brought the Coleman re-chargable pump. It never worked from the get go. I returned it and brought a $10. Northwest Territoy Dule Action Hand Pump. It worked GREAT. In less than five minutes the canoe was inflated and I did not feel I used any exersion. It was easy.
The boat does not come with a rope so remember to bring your own line. Other than that and it is inflatable so fishing hooks and cigarettes could cause a mishap.
I love my new little canoe. I named it Fledge.
JUNK
After many happy years with a Sevylor Classic I needed a new inflatable kayak and got the Coleman; bad mistake. It felt flimsy and didn't handle well at all. Just avoiding subsurface rocks on a slow moving creek was an exercise in frustration and I'm darn glad I didn't try the class 2 rapids I used to enjoy in the Sevylor. Can't straighten my legs out with that attached front seat in the way either so I was uncomfortable as well. One miserable twelve mile trip and I haven't touched it since.
(by Amazon.com)
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