Seeker
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Seeker Reviews
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I am a novice paddler so…
I am a novice paddler so take this for what it's worth. I just bought a used seeker because I liked the look and features as described in some of the other reviews, and I have to say that I love it. I don't know why some are saying it's not for larger people because I'm 6 foot and roughly 180 lbs. and I find it to be a nice comfortable fit with a little more room in the foot rest area than similar kayaks. I have a Clearwater St. Lawrence that squishes my toes quite a bit, another reason for looking at a longer Kayak. The built in thigh braces lock you in nicely without making the cockpit too small for reasonably comfortable access, a good thing since I have long legs. It came with a rudder and I find that great but it still seems to track well even in situations where I don't or can't use it. All in all, I think it's a great kayak. The only issue I have with it so far is the same issue I have with all plastic Kayaks and that is that they tend to be susceptible to warpage on hot summer days if you are not careful about how you store and haul them. My next kayak might just be a glass or composite type to avoid this issue.
This is my first touring…
This is my first touring boat so make of this review what you will based on my experience.
I started out with a cheap recreational kayak to log some miles and figure out what I wanted to actually spend money on.
I eventually decided that being able to go on an extended adventure and maybe some ocean play seemed like the way to go, so after some shopping around I found a a good deal on this boat and it seemed like a good starting point to learn touring boats. I'm 6" tall and about 195, mid 50's and it despite what I've read on here it doesn't seem small or uncomfortable to me at all, not that these boats are designed with ultimate comfort in mind. The cockpit is plenty roomy.
I've found this boat a pleasure to paddle. It seems to track well and has very good initial stability. There is plenty of room to pack enough geat for extended trips and the hatch covers are a good size for loading things. The probably 25 year old neoprene covers under the solid hatch covers are sti in great shape and keep things dry.
This is the only boat I've paddled with a rudder and one of two complaints I would have about the boat is the sliding foot brace rudder control. It really makes it hard to hook up solid in the boat since your butt and thighs are the only stable points of contact. My other complaint is the weight, which isn't out of line for a rotomolded boat and wouldn't be bad if I wasn't always loading it on top of the canopy of a 4x4 truck.
I really think anyone that found a decent deal on a used one of these boats would love it.
I am planning on a more rigid boat next, be it thermoformed, wood, glass or other composite, but this is a great boat and unlike my initial plans when I bought this, I don't think I'll be selling it when I do vet ready to spend a but more on my next touring boat.
Nice, low profile sea kayak.…
The Seeker is a low profile…
I love the boat. I would give it a 10 if it were lighter in weight. The kayak has served me well on creeks, open reservoirs, open bays, and open oceans. If you find one on sale somewhere, grab it. You won't regret it. I have just gotten mine out of winter storage, ready to hit the water!