Coleman 2-Person Sit-On-Top Deluxe Touring Kayak

Since the rechargeable pump is a must have the actual price is near $[...] Even though I popped mine on a simple stick off the bank of a river I have to admit it was comfortable, roomy and handled well in 2 mph current. Overall Im satisfied but not amazed.

I unpacked my new Coleman 2-person, sit-on-top, inflatable kayak last night. It's bigger than I expected: 13 ft. long by 32 inches wide. The instructions for assembling the paddles are totally inadequate. The parts don't screw into each other. Rather, they slide into each other and are then cinched in place by tightening collars around them. I wonder if the paddles have been redesigned since the instructions were printed. For anyone who is having difficulty assembling the paddles, here are my tips (which would be clearer if I could paste photos into the text): The shaft of each paddle consists of three aluminum tubes. Two of them have a black plastic end cap at one end and are narrower at the other end. These two are the outer sections of the paddle shaft. The ends with the black plastic caps slide into the sockets of the paddle blades. The other, narrower ends slide inside each end of the third aluminum tube, which is the middle section of the paddle. The two black plastic conn... Read more

Before I bought this kayak, I had no kayaking experience whatsoever. This would be my first kayak, and knowing about its basic nature and cheap price, I thought it would be a good way to gain experience in the sport and be ready to buy an advanced kayak one day. When I got it, it was folded up small and nicely. It also weighed less than I thought. It is not too bad to pick up and carry, though you have to carry it on your shoulder. In front of you on your arms will not do it, and I am not a weak guy either. I first took it out to Kiddie Beach, Oxnard, CA in the Channel Islands Harbor. It inflates pretty quickly using a basic dual action hand pump. I got mine from BigLots and it works fine, so no need to buy an expensive hand pump. It takes about 5 minutes to inflate. Once I got it inflated, I dragged it over some sand and onto the water. I got in on the sides, and unfortunately this is where it feels pool toy-ish. When you go to get in it, regardless of which seat, it will dip in... Read more

We've used this in calm and windy bays with two people and the dog sitting on a lap. Scant storage. Expect to get wet. As many reviewers have said, the oar locks are useless. We've used it twice a month for two years and it's still going strong. We've no professional knowledge of kayaking; we just want to get around and have fun. I don't think I'd rely on it for an extended trip, but for day trips on the cheap, this has suited us just fine. Be sure to get the Coleman pump along with it. Does the job quickly.

This kayak is great. My wife and I use it regularly (with the battery-powered coleman inflator) in the Virginia Beach area. We take it down to the beach, inflate it, put the inflator in a waterproof bag, and go out on the ocean. This kayak has the capability of moving quickly. Even though it is inflatable, it's not hard to get up speed. It is sturdy and hasn't flipped over yet. It also has nets that hold your gear. The seating areas are comfortable. I am very glad I bought this.