Seahawk Inflatable Boat Series: Includes Boat Oars and High-Output Pump - Fishing Rod Holders - Gear Pouch

To confirm, the boat I got is the Seahawk 2, 2 person. It so far seems to be a good boat. It did take about 10 minutes to inflate, have to pretty much pump at a good pace. The pump that came with it is better than I expected. The 3 air chambers inflated nicely, made sure the Boston valves sealed, they have a rubber gasket. The material is quite thick. At about 85 degrees in direct sun, I do expect it to appear deflated after it cools down. Checked the main seam all around for defects, looks good. I'll check it later to see if/how much pressure it loses, update then. Comfortable to sit in. I think it's good! My dog will be riding with me, I bought a thin yoga mat to protect the floor. Now, for what could have been better out of the box. The "French oars" are, well, flimsy and insufficient unless it's for kids just playing around close to shore. Not strong enough for meaningful rowing. One of them also has quite the bow to it. Basically, they're cheap. I'm using my kayak paddle. The "grab line" that's included is pretty wimpy, and mine is also frayed in a spot. No worries for me, I have a better braided cord to use. Why 5 stars? I don't think you can beat the quality of the boat for under $100. I'm aware from reading reviews some people got boats that leak, hopefully Spreetail addresses quality control. The oars and the line? Fine if it's used as a toy. I'm not gonna get all mad and send everything back, I can easily remedy what I don't like. Spreetail could, however, do better on those 2 items. Overall, so far it's worth it. *Next day update: no leaks after setting 24 hours, good

I currently live near the Indian River (Inter-coastal Waterway) in Florida and looked into renting a couple kayaks for the day, but it was so expensive that I started looking into just buying something inflatable that I can take with me when I move (or throw away if I don't have room in the trunk).This boat (at $85) fit the bill perfectly. It was cheaper than renting two kayaks for a day and came with everything I needed (boat, oars, pump), so I decided to give it a shot.The boat easily fits me and my wife - with spare room for a cooler full of beer and water, 5 gallon ice bucket for caught fish, tackle box, 2 fishing rods, anchor, and other equipment. We also took the boat out with our sister and 4 year old nephew and also had plenty of room (although we brought less gear for that trip)(3 and a half people). 4 full grown adults could fit semi-comfortably, but it wouldn't be ideal. (we'll be attempting this next month when our parents come in town).The area we are in has lots of crushed up seashells near river beaches and inevitably, after a few uses the boat developed a few pinhole leaks in the floor of the boat (from not adequately cleaning off feet before getting back into boat). The floor deflated most of the way on the way back from one outing, but the outer two chambers were fine so it wasn't a big deal. It just made rowing a little more difficult. I was able to easily patch the pinholes with the included repair kit and now everything is fine. NOTE: the repair kit comes with patches but not glue. I used some loc-tite glue to apply the patches and it works well to seal up the leaks and secure the patches. The material the boat is made of is quite durable and I haven't had any issues on the bottom or sides of the boat (even though I've brushed up against plenty of barnacles, sticks and other objects I thought for sure would be the death of the boat)- only problem was with the floor from stepping into the boat with tiny broken seashells on my feet.The included oars are very sturdy and after our first outing I decided to buy some more (so we could both row), but Amazon was sold out so I bought the Sevylor brand (which were not as sturdy). Either way, we quickly realized that oars are not the way to go with this boat. Not because we're lazy(at all), but because this boat is just inefficient for rowing. It is a raft after all and it's VERY slow going with the oars. One day we ventured out into the main current of the Indian River and it took forever to get to our goal (a spoil island) a half mile away - but then....we had to paddle upstream on the way back and JEEEEEEZ - it was almost the end of our marriage.So then...we bought the Intex motor mount and a small Minn Kota trolling motor. What a difference!!! It is soooo much more fun. We can easily cruise upriver and checkout some cool islands etc. NOW it's a proper(ish) boat!All in all, this is a great boat for the price. If you only plan to use it on very still water and only travel very short distances, you'll probably be fine with the oars. If you intend to use it on a river or even a biggish lake with and kind of movement in the water, then you should plan on buying a trolling motor and mount for the boat. Otherwise, avoid this boat and buy and inflatable Intex kayak or canoe instead - it will be so much easier to paddle and control direction.The amazon link below is the trolling motor I bought. Works great and is great on battery life:http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&ajr=2&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=minn%20kota%20c2%2030&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aminn%20kota%20c2%2030&sprefix=minn%20kota%20c2%20%2Caps%2C241&tag=shoshosit-20&url=search-alias%3DapsFinally, the boat does NOT come with any kind of carrying bag. My solution is to use a tarp. I bought a 6x8 foot tarp from walmart for 5 bucks. It serves THREE purposes. Primarily I can wrap up the deflated boat in the tarp and tie it up with adjustable nylon straps (rope would work fine too). This makes a great makeshift bag and the straps keep it all together and make it easy to carry. Also, I use the tarp to lay the boat on after I remove it from the water to keep the boat from getting dirty so I don't have to clean it once I get home. Third use is to line the trunk of my car with the tarp so I don't have to deal with a wet trunk when transporting the wettish deflated boat from the water back to my home.

I've owned this inflatable boat for almost 10 months now and have used it a handful of times. I've put a friend, me, and a backpack filled with food and water on it (which may have been 400 to 500 pounds); I've had just me on it, and it's handled all of it well. Having two people on the boat does require one person to sit with their legs crossed in order for both people to fit comfortable, and if you're taller than six foot then both people would have to have their legs crossed in order to be comfortable.I have a total of ten or so hours using this boat, and I intend to put more hours on it, but it's easily worth the money. I've taken it on a small lake in Illinois and a few lakes in Arkansas, and it was a joy to use every time. I've beached it onto small islands a few times and carried it across them, and it handled that well too.I would get a better pump then the one the kit comes with, a cheap bike pump makes inflating this take a few minutes versus the ten or so minutes it takes with the one this comes with; I got one at a thrift store for a few dollars and it made using this much better. The oars work fine and you can treat them a little roughly in order to go faster or maneuver tighter, but stronger oars would make going faster better; If you only intend to row at a manageable speed then the oars it comes with are good for that, even if you have two people in the boat.Overall I would recommend this to someone who wants a basic inflatable row boat in order to get out on the water and have some fun; if you want to go fishing or do anything extremely strenuous another boat may be a better choice, but for the price point this one handles great and out performs what I expected it to handle. It is not comparable to a kayak so do not expect to get a kayak's worth of performance out of this. It's easy to throw in the back of any car and get out on the water pretty fast and have a lot of fun.

I took this boat out onto Lake Mead and it handled well. There's no way you're fitting two adults in this thing, though. It's great for one person with fishing gear. It held up great in some choppy water, but I wouldn't take it too far out. I use it to just get out into the coves.An anchor is a must. The slightest breeze will push you around like you were on a sailboat.It pumps up quick with the supplied pump and it's not too hard. The paddles seem a little chinsy but don't let them fool you. They're tough enough to push off with and they even held their own in some choppy water.The boat is small enough to fit into a big duffle bag when deflated and light enough to carry if you have to hike a little to get down to the water.The material seems pretty durable and I haven't had any problems with it yet. It does come with a patch kit just in case.Like I said, I wouldn't take this boat out too far, but it's great for ponds and coves. You can hook up a motor, but if you're going to go out far enough to need a motor, I'd suggest getting a raft that's more heavy duty than this.Don't forget to pick up a small anchor before taking this out.

I have had a Seshawk 4 since 2014 and absolutely no issues. It's been on rough waters,pulled over small rocks to get to another section of the lake and rough beach areas.Have never encountered holes.Stored in a big Rubbermaid tote during the winter outside. Summer time I take it out of the tote, inflate within 5 minute,add the safety rope,rowing oars and it's ready to go.This will be the 12th year and it's still going strong.I absolutely love it!

I have been using Intex Seahawk 2's for years for fishing. They do get holes, they do leak a little. They do wear out, but for the price and convenience (rolls up to the size of a sleeping bag and fits in the trunk with ease) they are great little boats. I can row about as fast as the average kayak and I can row far in these boats. Typically I will row about 5 miles while fishing. They do not tip over, unlike a canoe or some kayaks. Helpful hints: 1. Buy a better pair of oars. I got a pair of oars from Intex like 7 years ago for $16 2. The pump it comes with is pretty good but get a Coleman rechargeable pump or something like that. 3. Make a seat ... you will slump down a bit with no seat. I put down a cushion life preserver and put a seat on top of that. Very comfortable and you will sit up higher. 4. I made a storage platform for the back. Very helpful for small cooler of beer and other stuff. 5. Keep a repair kit in the boat all times. With Tear Aid B and Air Stop you can fix any hole in about 5 minutes. 6. Always bring the Intex manual pump with you. You can put air in the boat while you are in the boat! I am 6 feet 2 inches and about 225 lbs. The boat will loose some air after awhile out on the water. I take a minute every two hours or so and add a little more air to top it off. You can do this will all three air chambers. Sometimes I go out for 6 or 7 hours and when I get back to the boat launch my boat is perfectly full of air just like when I first left.Basically, I put my boat in my car in like April and leave it there until about November. I always have my boat! I don't need to drag it from the back yard or wherever and put it on the roof of my Honda Accord. I takes up so little space, even if you have a small car you can just leave it in there. Very convenient!Just remember, leaks are very easy to fix with Tear Aid B and Air Stop (use them together). Tear Aid is a patch for PVC and dries instantly. Air Stop is glue but dries extremely fast. Just a minute or so. Cover the hole with Tear Aid and go around the edges of the Tear Aid with Air Stop. These boats leak a little air through the valves but like I said just bring the little Intex pump with you and put air in the boat whenever you feel it needs some.

There are quite a few videos posted online showing the Seahawk 4 with all kinds of complex modifications, including wood floors, custom benches, boxes, seating, sunshades, lighting, fish finders, motors, and more. This is a reflection, I think, of the love people have for this inexpensive entry into the world of boating, particularly for people on a budget, and for people who do not have large storage areas for boats, or large trucks and trailers for moving large boats around to various locations. I could not resist, and went ahead and got a Seahawk 4 a few weeks ago. I then spent several evenings doing some customization. First, I put in a wood floor, as this is a critical step towards the luxury liner I hope it to become. There are many ways to do the floor, and I suggest watching as many videos as you can, and picking a style that fits your needs and skill set. I chose the plywood and foam method, and did a glue down carpet as well. I cannot understand the idea of staples in an inflatable boat, but some choose this method. Next came the Intex Motor Mount and a Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb thrust trolling motor combined with an Everstart marine deep cycle battery with 750 MCA and 129AH. The motor and battery set me back $180. Super easy to install the motor mount, and the motor slides right on with clamps. Next, I took an cooler, 24"W x 18"L x 18"T, and turned it into my battery box. I chose to put the battery at the front of the boat for weight distribution, and this added the extra step of taking some PVC and running it to the back of the boat and into another cooler, same dimensions, that is my storage for anchor, pump, and then the motor electrical connections. The coolers take up some space, but make nice seats, and give me storage options. The PVC was a hassle to set up, but now the 6AWG wire running from the battery to the motor will not get damaged, and stays dry. The Coast Guard recommends a breaker be installed on the hot wire to prevent fire, and other ugliness in case of a short or other misfortune - very wise advice. Using 6AWG wire is probably overkill, and Minn Kota give specs on their website, but I did not want to risk loosing any amps over the distance, and in the long run it is probably better for the motor and the battery. 6AWG is a hassle to pull through PVC, so go with 3/4inch, and it is also difficult to crimp on the terminal connectors and the motor plug - watch videos for methods to do it properly. The two coolers, PVC, 6AWG, 50amp breaker and trolling motor plug and recepticle cost a total of $75. I also bought an anchor for $18 which I connect to the life line that wraps the hull of the boat so pressure is distributed around the vessel, rather that tugging on the welded grabs at the front or on the oar locks. The last piece of this puzzle for me was the modification to my minivan roof rack, which is too small to carry a 12 foot boat. I bought two 2inch x 10foot PVC pipes, and lashed them together with 550 paracord, set 48 inches apart, and strapped them to the roof rack, and put the boat up on top of the whole assembly. Works like a charm, and this cost $10. So , the whole rig cost me around $400. Not cheap, but a reasonable amount, if it all works, and does what you intend it to do. For me, the answer is yes. I have now taken it out 6 times, and it is so much fun. My max load application is when I take my three kids out fishing. The four of us, battery and motor, and the fishing gear weigh about 700 pounds, and it is a fairly tight squeeze, but the boat and motor do not seem stressed at all. Even fully loaded like that, she rides high and easy on even a choppy, windy lake. I love being able to stand up in the boat, but I advise to use three point principles, keeping a hand free for yourself, and one for whatever you are doing while standing. I have also taken it out solo once, and another couple times with a buddy. This is where, in my opinion, the boat really shines. Intex say 4-person, and it can do that with ease weight wise, but space wise, I believe 2 adults with fishing gear is perfect. The 30gauge PVC is tough stuff, but obviously beware any abrasive or sharp objects. I pre-rig everything so I am not fussing with it on the boat. The rod holders work very well, and keep the rods up off the floor and off the sides where an accidental rupture could occur. When not in use, I hang the floor board and motor on the wall of my garage, put the two coolers on a shelf, and the boat in a plastic container, so it is all tucked away, and the car can fit in the garage. I am an amateur boater, and rather unskilled craftsman, but with a little research, work, and $400, I got me a bass boat that will last for years to come, that is safe and reliable for my family to use, and that fits our home and lifestyle.

Intex Seahawk 3, 3-Person Inflatable BoatFirst the Pro’s and Con’s:Pro: This inflatable boat is actually a very nice three chamber boat. The ores are great for temporary use. But if you are looking for a good workout, they are great for that.I use mine for that very purpose. I row from one side of the lake from the boat launch area to the middle were there are a bunch of islands, and underwater rocks that would tear a larger craft apart. It is there where I drop anchor and then swim 3 miles, call it more lap swimming.The design is typical of Intex, they think of everything. They have on the stern you can purchase their outboard motor mount. And if you purchase their Intex electric trolling motor it makes for a lot of fun when you take your family out.Con’s: It is made out of sturdy puncture proof rubber (PVC). However, mine started to allow water into the air chambers via the seams. After a closer look, I found wear the seam under the water was starting to separate on both sides of the hull. Keep in mind this was the third time out on the lake, and one thing I learned years ago was never inflate your boat on the dock, or on the beaches. Always inflate it while it is in the water.There are two major reasons you always inflate it in the water. 1. If you inflate the boat on land as the air expands the boat it stands a good chance of catching on a stick or rock and will tear the boat, because during the summer the ground is hot which makes these boats soft. 2. If you are lucky and not cause damage to the boat while inflating the boat, as soon as you put it on the water, you will find it will need to pump it up some more. This is because the air in the tubes was very hot. Once you put it in the water it cools the air in the tubes, and the tubes themselves.Now, to the reason why I gave this boat only three stars. It seems that one of two things may have happened. Ether Intex’s quality control is not as good as it use to be, or I received a used, or refurbished boat.The reason I mention it may be refurbished is because down under the hull seams were separating from where it looked to have been re-seamed. And if this is indeed the case, then I paid for a brand-new boat, but received a refurbished one instead. It is very unethical, but a lot of large companies that we trusted for years are now performing this unethical, and illegal practice.Nevertheless, I am hoping this is not the case. But it was more than evident that it was sealed, and then another seam was applied just in the areas that it was leaking. So, because of this as the air was slowly escaping one side, the other side was sucking up water like a syringe.So, through Amazon I did an exchange in which I received another Intex inflatable boat today. If this boat has no issues, I will give you an update.!!! Oh, one more thing. It does say a three-person boat, however once you get all your gear in the boat there really is only room for two, if you want to be comfortable. So, I would purchase the “Swimline Suntan Tub ,70" x 46" “, from Amazon as well. That way you can place all your gear in it, and pull it along with you. At that point you could actually fit a couple of adults and a few children.

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