How waterproof is this thing? I want to take this inflatable couch wave riding..you're perched a nice bit above the water and drinks don't typically become overloaded with salt water. Will the fabric get ruined if it gets wet, especially beach water wet? How waterproof is this thing? I want to take this inflatable couch wave riding..you're perched a nice bit above the water and drinks don't typically become overloaded with salt... » Read More How waterproof is this thing? I want to take this inflatable couch wave riding..you're perched a nice bit above the water and drinks don't typically become overloaded with salt water. Will the fabric get ruined if it gets wet, especially beach water wet? « Show Less
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dont know i didnt keep it long enough to have anything tested on it. i returned it because it wouldnt stay inflated. you might want to contact the vendor and get more info. the amazon rep that i spoke with said that it depends on the room temperature. sorry i couldnt be more help. good luck!
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I wouldn't consider it waterproof or weatherproof at all, and would try to keep it from getting any water on it. I've had no problems with overheating in the sun, however. In fact, it charged up very fast the times I've taken it to the beach.
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I agree with the other posters. Salt water is fine but I wouldn't take out in the ocean because the tracking isn't great and strong winds/currents = super heavy drag. Flatwater is best for the Sevylor. I have another inflatable, the AE Sport, and I wouldn't hesitate to take that out to sea tho I think the AE AF performs better on the open water. Hope that helps.
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The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a light rain) would be a bad thing. I would not even recommend leaving it out over night where dew is a factor. The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a... » Read More The manufacturer doesn't make any claims about the unit being waterproof, and I've never left mine out in the rain. The individual panels are covered with some sort of clear plastic material that looks like it would keep out water from the face, but the entire rest of the unit is made of a woven nylon fabric that doesn't look like it would keep out moisture at all. In fact it look like it might just sponge it up and hold it, exposing the wires that are inside connecting the four panels, as well as the 5v USB ports in inside the pouch to water. My guess is that letting it get wet (even in a light rain) would be a bad thing. I would not even recommend leaving it out over night where dew is a factor. « Show Less
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Hi Molly - we've used ours in brackish water (head of the river - partly salty) and the kayak material is SUPER sturdy. If your question is less about the material holding up in salt water and more about being able to control the kayak in open seas, I can say that it is a very stable kayak (we kayak with our little dog - no problems and no rocking) but it is not as fast as a hard-sided kayak. That being said, we've never had a problem navigating in fast moving water over rocks and tree trunks. We've use the kayak hard and bought a second one based on being happy with its performance and wanting to kayak with our kids. Hope this helps! PS Definitely get the package with the upgraded seats (they inflate and are really comfortable - well worth the price!).
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This item is not really for water use. However, I've used it anyway in the beach, lake and pool. I've seen it rusted a bit after I've used it in the beach. I cleaned it with fresh clean water right away and did it not just once but many times. Rub a bit of baby oil and it is now working just fine with no visibility of rust at all.
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I don't think you'd have any issues with using this on salt water in regards to if the material could handle salt. However, I would NEVER take it out into the ocean or any place with excessive waves, swells, drifts or any turbulence. It has nearly no steering, especially without the skeg. We use it on some rough lake water occasionally but its a workout to get it moving. I would not recommend taking it out into the ocean unless you want to get lost at sea.
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No, it doesn't roll over easily. It felt unstable my first couple rides because it will tip/rock but doesn't actually roll over. Just be sure it's properly inflated so the sides are stiff and buoyant. Also, if you ride in it alone then you can find the best position to sit: rear or middle. I never took it in the ocean, though, only lakes and calm rivers. But I did use it for fishing and my 30 lb dog always came with me, jumping in and out and she always sat on top of the front bow cover. It's a good inflatable if you want something nimble and light.
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I've been in wet grass a lot and they never failed me, but i never fully submerged it, I've also used it on rainy days and it was still fine but i couldn't tell u if u can put it totally in water.
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Yes, we have had ours for a couple of years and have used it at the beach/pool and it has been submersed tons of times.
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I would be afraid of puncturing it on something. Stick to the smooth water surface. I don't even suggest you let little kids play on it in the grass or sandy beach. Keep it in the water. Just my opinion
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It's great for saltwater! The only issue I have had is that you get water inside the prop housing. Not a huge deal, I just remove the prop after each outing and clean the housing
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I didn't try it yet but it doesn't look like waterproof, the material seems pretty cheep so I believe easily can be damage by salt water
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I've had mine out in the rain. No issues. As mentioned below, the connector ports have rubber flaps over them. Also agree that I wouldn't take it in the pool. But no issues riding in the rain with it.
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I would say that the mat itself could get wet even get submerged, but the little black box, the one the cord goes in, im not sure if that is waterproof. I think that it could take a splash, but I don't know if it could be submerged. Hope this helps, if it did please say it was. Thanks :)
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I use it indoors, but I wouldn't object to using it outdoors. Like another user said, bringing it to the beach seems like a great idea!
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Its not going to stop working if you put it in water. Its like saying is a rubber duckie water proof. Just let it dry out first if you want to use it outside of the water.