Four years later and your video is still helping people. My 370 is being delivered today in SW Florida to use in the gulf and our many backwater tributaries. The first thing I noticed was how you had rolled up the boat for storage. I’ve seen other folks comment how the skegs get misshapen while being stored. Making sure the skeg end is rolled up last like you did should help with that. Again, thanks for the excellent video.
We took this kayak out on the water today and had a terrible time. Every time we seemed to be getting momentum we would spin. My wife was ready to sell the kayak when we got home, but thankfully I watched this video, specifically 10:50. I went down and checked and sure enough, we were facing the wrong way and working against the skegs! I feel like an idiot but can’t wait to get the kayak back on the water and try to redeem myself
Thank you Howard and Linda! By far the most helpful video on the Sea Eagle 370. I watched your video before our boat was delivered. When I got to the waterfront for the first time, I felt like I felt like I had been there before!
This is a GREAT video with really good instruction and commentary. We just ordered our 370 and hope to use it this weekend as our first and maybe intro boat.
@@HowardLindafromRV-Dreamscom we've only gone out a few times on it, but really enjoy how easy it is to use it. We also made sure to wipe it down with a towel after each use, as you instructed.
Thank you for making this instructive video. I just ordered my first kayak yesterday and am very excited -- and a little uncertain, we being out of shape 60-somethings (64 and 67). I've watched several videos and read many reviews on the SE370. One thing I've wondered about was the potential for valve O-ring denting, which can happen when the valve body lies across the O-ring during storage (as stated in their PDF manual). I keep asking myself why don't they recommend simply closing the valves to protect them before rolling/folding up the kayak?
Just purchased my 370. Had other kayaks, but we're too small for 2 people. This one seems to be roomy. Haven't ventured out in the water yet, but it seems pretty straight forward. Thanks for the vid.
@@jennykelly4111 imo, it is built cheap. I prefer an inflatable that has nylon shell to protect from the elements/hazards. I ended up getting an advanced elements kayak. Much better built and durable.
Nicely made video, I enjoyed it more than the Sea Eagle made instructional video. I ordered mine today and can't wait for it to show up at my door. Was that really your first boat? It was as clean as fresh out of the box.
Thanks for the kind words. Actually our first boat was the smaller SE330 that we just happened to see gathering dust on a shelf at a rural Camping World way back in 2005. Then we upgraded to the SE370 via our friends Tim & Crystal at InflatableBoats4Less.com a couple years later. We now also have a FastTrack 385 and use the SE370 only on whitewater and for guests. We clean the boats up pretty good after each excursion so they stay in great shape.
Hi... Awesome video.. I would like to ask. if you guys ever solo in the Sea Eagle SE 370 ? I like to know if the front of the boat stays pretty level with just one person on board or does it angles up? Thanks
I have gone solo in the SE 370 a few times. You can position the seats anywhere you want them, so I just move my seat to achieve proper balance. No problem.
Just put your ice chest, camping and fishing gear or whatever, etc. forward to compensate for second person just like in a canoe. That's what makes this Baby so sweet! Increased load capacity and room for the solo adventurer who lives in an apt.!
Hi Michael, We always used the provided paddles. They were 4-piece paddles and were easy to pack and store. No need for high performance paddles as these are not high performance boats. But if you would feel more comfortable with a different paddle, by all means do it. As for fishing, this really isn't a fishing kayak, although I did fish out of ours a few times. No real worries about hooks puncturing, but it's a hard boat to keep steady for fishing, especially if you are by yourself.
Four years later and your video is still helping people. My 370 is being delivered today in SW Florida to use in the gulf and our many backwater tributaries. The first thing I noticed was how you had rolled up the boat for storage. I’ve seen other folks comment how the skegs get misshapen while being stored. Making sure the skeg end is rolled up last like you did should help with that. Again, thanks for the excellent video.
We took this kayak out on the water today and had a terrible time. Every time we seemed to be getting momentum we would spin. My wife was ready to sell the kayak when we got home, but thankfully I watched this video, specifically 10:50. I went down and checked and sure enough, we were facing the wrong way and working against the skegs! I feel like an idiot but can’t wait to get the kayak back on the water and try to redeem myself
Hey Darin, You aren't the first and you won't be the last. :) Glad we were able to help, and thanks for having the courage to post your experience.
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Thank you Howard and Linda! By far the most helpful video on the Sea Eagle 370. I watched your video before our boat was delivered. When I got to the waterfront for the first time, I felt like I felt like I had been there before!
Thank you for the kind words! Glad our video was helpful for you. Enjoy!
This is a GREAT video with really good instruction and commentary. We just ordered our 370 and hope to use it this weekend as our first and maybe intro boat.
Thanks for the kind words! Hope all is going well with your boat!
@@HowardLindafromRV-Dreamscom we've only gone out a few times on it, but really enjoy how easy it is to use it. We also made sure to wipe it down with a towel after each use, as you instructed.
Thank you for making this instructive video. I just ordered my first kayak yesterday and am very excited -- and a little uncertain, we being out of shape 60-somethings (64 and 67). I've watched several videos and read many reviews on the SE370. One thing I've wondered about was the potential for valve O-ring denting, which can happen when the valve body lies across the O-ring during storage (as stated in their PDF manual). I keep asking myself why don't they recommend simply closing the valves to protect them before rolling/folding up the kayak?
Only thing missing was the inflation of the end decks, otherwise exactly what I was looking for, very helpful thankyou!
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for making this helpful video.
You are quite welcome! Thanks for the comment.
Just purchased my 370. Had other kayaks, but we're too small for 2 people. This one seems to be roomy. Haven't ventured out in the water yet, but it seems pretty straight forward. Thanks for the vid.
how had your sea eagle held up? Are you still using it?
@@jennykelly4111 imo, it is built cheap. I prefer an inflatable that has nylon shell to protect from the elements/hazards. I ended up getting an advanced elements kayak. Much better built and durable.
Great info. We have an inflatable paddle board but interested in the kayak as well.
Thanks for the comment. We've been using various Sea Eagle inflatables for 15 years now.
Nicely made video, I enjoyed it more than the Sea Eagle made instructional video. I ordered mine today and can't wait for it to show up at my door. Was that really your first boat? It was as clean as fresh out of the box.
Thanks for the kind words. Actually our first boat was the smaller SE330 that we just happened to see gathering dust on a shelf at a rural Camping World way back in 2005. Then we upgraded to the SE370 via our friends Tim & Crystal at InflatableBoats4Less.com a couple years later. We now also have a FastTrack 385 and use the SE370 only on whitewater and for guests. We clean the boats up pretty good after each excursion so they stay in great shape.
So - I just received mine. If I go by the included air pressure gauge, the sides are underinflated.
Your thoughts?
Hi... Awesome video.. I would like to ask. if you guys ever solo in the Sea Eagle SE 370 ?
I like to know if the front of the boat stays pretty level with just one person on board or does it angles up?
Thanks
I have gone solo in the SE 370 a few times. You can position the seats anywhere you want them, so I just move my seat to achieve proper balance. No problem.
Just put your ice chest, camping and fishing gear or whatever, etc. forward to compensate for second person just like in a canoe. That's what makes this Baby so sweet! Increased load capacity and room for the solo adventurer who lives in an apt.!
Is it recommended to use the provided paddles or is investing into other types of paddles? Also has anyone used it for fishing?
Hi Michael, We always used the provided paddles. They were 4-piece paddles and were easy to pack and store. No need for high performance paddles as these are not high performance boats. But if you would feel more comfortable with a different paddle, by all means do it. As for fishing, this really isn't a fishing kayak, although I did fish out of ours a few times. No real worries about hooks puncturing, but it's a hard boat to keep steady for fishing, especially if you are by yourself.