used as a small dingy,how sturdy in the water is it when climbing out to get into a larger boat and how is it on a lake on a windy day
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My husband and I are in our late 60's and we use ours to get to and from shore when anchored out. We have found it stable in climbing to it from our 19 foot old Glasply and the reverse. Have not used it when really windy.
296892
It is sturdy and stable in the water as iths a flat bottom, but standing up in to climb into another craft would pose problems. You can kneel in the boatand conceivably do so reaching out and up to hold on to the edge(gunnals?) of the boat along side,but difference in height might mean you would need helping hands. Once leanin or sittingon the side of the intex,it will quicky want to tilt. it isn't a true dinghy.
332826
The boat is unbelievably stable- rough water- not an issue, the danger (to this boat) is up near the bank, rocks and other "sharps".... Fishing hooks as well.Rough water, it will handle it fine.For big water I would go 55ln MinnKota with biggest battery you can find, or. 3.5 horse Tohatsu outboard.Don't beach this boat, get out knee. High water and walk it in- I'm warning you... Otherwise its bulletproof...
612504
I use it to power my 2000 lb 19 foot fibreglass sailboat in and out of its mooring. It moves it along fairly well ( faster than trolling speed for sure) I wouldn't want it to be my only source of power in much wind. I'm quite happy with it.
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Jim, my family and I have been boating for nearly 30 yrs. We have gone through more tubes that I want to count. This tube can handle any type of water condition. Actually the rougher the better, if they like jumping. It is very stable and almost to stable. You really have to go out of your way to flip it. I have taken my older boys around tight turns doing 35 mph and it won't flip. You and your family will enjoy it. Have fun, Don
435207
just taking a shot here. i have almost no boating experience but this looks like an easy way to get on a calm small lake and paddle around. would this be safe for a novice who has only rowed a boat before?
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Russell, I am not familiar with the Sea Eagle, but can tell you that I gave this as a gift to my brother to be used in Colorado and Arizona. The construction is sturdy and I believe will do well in rocky Colorado rivers/streams. Other inflatable boats that I considered were larger, but did not have the sturdy construction that I wanted. My brother will probably add an electric motor for lake use.
1123887
That's not a bad idea, but that's really up to you. I've run over over plenty of things from trees fallen under water to sticks thick enough that stopped my boat. The boat has survived them all. It's a great boat and was definitely worth getting if you want to see if kayaking was your thing. You need to run over something so sharp or hard that can puncture this boat, but if you're careful. This boat can last you for quite some time.
1935489
It isn't too bad. My husband and I carried it (a bit awkwardly) with baskets and fishing gear for maybe 1/8 of a mile. The size makes it awkward, but I think you could get it up a balcony. We don't leave ours inflated while storing it, either. Also, if you get a lot of wind, leaving it inflated may cause it to blow away.
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The material is surprisingly tough. I'm lazy and have often pushed myself along shallow rivers with my paddle while the kayak scrapes on the bottom and have never had an issue. But I did lose a skeg one time due to rocks. As I posted elsewhere, you cannot get a replacement skeg - as of today, they're *still* not listed on the Intex webste - and the kayak is essentially unsteerable without the skeg.
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Absolutely. I love that boat. Do not over inflate. You will get years of use.
641152
Though it seems very sturdy to use for casual floating about, I would be a bit nervous about the rock bit. Maybe bumping into them as long as they aren't jagged but not sure about scraping over them if there are sharp ones. I wouldn't worry about the white water at all. Good handles to grab onto for being jostled about. I would ask about the severity of the rocks. If they aren't treacherous, I would do it.
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I bought another. Unit is more than durable 4 my use. I take into mountain lake above 9000'. Been in Gail winds that were 2 much & able to get 2 shore. Oars r long enough but have there limit in strong wind. Boat will last years and is very functional for play, fishing, & travel on calm water.
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Haven't done any whitewater in it but think it would hold up well. Drug mine over more than a few rocks and haven't noticed any damage. Material is way heavier than on the Creek kicker I had and the bottom is impregnated with vinyl. It does form a little more resistance in the water than my Scadden H3 did but with the oars should work fine when maneuvering If you pay attention, and avoid the knife point sharp rocks, I don't see any problems. Hope this helps. Ffp
331256
sorry for the delayed response. We have used one like this for our15' rib in the ocean. We bought this for the same boat for lake use. I assume it will hold!
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You definitely could! It's very sturdy. Though I didn't see any hooks or anything that you could attach to a watercraft. The plastic ones on there may not hold up to something with that much force.
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I have a 27 ft. Cobalt powerboat and it holds better than any anchor I've ever owned. We were in a storm on Banks lake with 40 mph winds and 3 ft. swells and it held through the whole storm.
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I'd agree with others. It depends on the ambient temperature of the air. I gave feedback in an earlier post but I'd say 5-7. also, I'll point out it does much better if there is no wind. It's not the best construction but it isn't overly expensive either. 4 of us stood around it on our deck at the lake telling a few stories and it worked. We were huddled though.