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Got this boat yesterday, mine is orange, and is the model with no sealed hatch, which is why I removed one star: not sure what will happen when I flip over: seems like the boat will fill up and sink! (Advice would be greatly appreciated here)
Otherwise I love the boat so far. Best features are that it is super light (41 lb) so I can easily lift it myself (56 year old female with only medium level of fitness), and at 10 feet long - (the slightly blunt end sure is a nice 'cheat'!) it fits very nicely in the back of my Toyota Highlander. Nice large cockpit and comfortable seat makes for an easy getting in and out - I always use my paddle laid across the boat for leverage and it worked really well.
Nice surprise is that even at this short length, it paddles quite well. I went from an Inflatable Advanced Element of about the same length, to an Innova Twist I of about 8.5 feet length (much slower than the AE), so this is definitely a step up. On Lake Katchawanooka this morning, wind picked up and sky got dark, so I hurried and paddled back - against the wind. I was very surprised at how much speed I could get. (Note that I do have a fantastic paddle: Sting-Ray Hybrid) - A bit of splashing waves crashed on the front deck, but the water was diverted nicely away from the cockpit. The groovy keel helped keep the boat in line - no rudder necessary! I plan to do half-day trips, mostly on calm lakes and rivers, but I feel pretty confident that if the wind picks up, I'll be able to manage. All the videos of this kayak show calm water, I'll try to make one in wavy waters. All in all, a great investment (got a good deal at Freedom K&C near Oshawa).