Inflatable Kayak Recommendations

Besides Hobie, what brands are good for inflatable kayaks? My friends want to buy one for use in Ocean City Maryland. I would buy a Hobie myself, but what would be a close second?

Thanks,

Fleet

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2015 Hobie Tandem Island
Ivory Dune
Trampolines, Spinnaker Kit, Lowrance Hook4, Vantage Seat Accessory Bags, GoPro Hero3+, RTIC SoftPak 30, WaterPORT Day Tank

There is not a close second. But do a search and see what options there are. Hobie will stand behind their product with support and help. I do not know of any other inflatable products that will have the same support. Good luck

LOL Took the words right out of my mouth. Just trying to help them out. A lot of people are shocked by Hobie's sticker price, but you definitely get what you paid for. I've never regretted spending more for a Hobie product.

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2015 Hobie Tandem Island
Ivory Dune
Trampolines, Spinnaker Kit, Lowrance Hook4, Vantage Seat Accessory Bags, GoPro Hero3+, RTIC SoftPak 30, WaterPORT Day Tank

The biggest difference is the MirageDrive. That is what makes an inflatable kayak actually work well. Paddling an inflatable generally sucks. They don't track, they have a lot of drag, the side tubes make it harder to paddle. The MirageDrive powers the hull like nothing. I always like to say that the drives can pedal a brick. There is so much thrust, you can move big objects like Islands and even tow other kayaks. It really is amazing.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

I had purchased several Sea Eagle inflatable kayaks in the past and was very satisfied with them, especially the Fast Track model. There is also a Razorlite and Explorer model that is very impressive. Go to www.seaeagle.com. They offer a 180 day trial, free shipping, and a 3 year warranty.