Sea Eagle 385 FastTrack Review - Kayak Fishing Version
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2023
- In this video I'm doing a full review of the Sea Eagle 385 FastTrack inflatable fishing kayak - a kayak that's designed to paddle great and to be a fishing machine. Does it accomplish this goal? That's what I'm about to find out!
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I bought this about 4 years ago. Included a motor and the upper 360 seat. Seat is awesome to be able to turn around and sit comfortably. I bought the extra warranty, but if you have a seam leak, which you will, seaeagle will ignore you. Warranty does not include the known leaks between the black and green rubber seams. Leaks only on one side, but takes 2 days to deflate entirely. Needs a longer paddle if you sit higher on the 360 seat. Legit, still good, hard as steel when inflated and standing is fair, but I bought a stabilizer pontoon and attached it to the motor mount because any waves around, you can't stand up.
I've got this boat and use it mostly on the Lake Constance (Swiss, Austrian sides) and Swiss mountain lakes (Davos, St.Moritz) and on the Mountain Rhine up to the Lake Constance. It's fab. Fast to get into the water, super portable and durable. Over the last years acquired some scratches but overall still absolutely airtight. Handles great. Whether the water is calm or choppy, with or without current it handles very well. AND it looks good. I'm currently the only one (and the only woman) with this kayak in this here region and often get curious looks and sometimes people ask about it. Always recommend it.
I own a Sea Eagle Fast track, non-angler, and love it. I used it last season and am excited to use it again this summer. Its durability is exceptional and you really do forget that you’re in an inflatable kayak. The Hakka is super comfortable and tracking is exceptional. However, I think this boat lacks in features as it has a very simple design and all you really have are the d-rings to work with.
I love my 385FTA. but for bass fishing I added a trolling motor in which they sale the bracket and trolling motor. And it works great.
I love my Fast Track, I use it to scuba dive off shore on a reef in Florida. It has small tubes making it easier to enter and exit the water.
Itd be nice to see you review a couple of the different ORU Kayak versions. Like the beach lt or bay st
Great review, thanks
This kayak is pretty nifty but I have the AG Chinook 120 with the proformance seat, all in $600. The stock seats have rod holders integrated in the backs so you can have 4 holders if you're by yourself. It has storage straps on the front and back , it's longer than you would ever need for gear, you can make an easy rig for electronics and Its also 2 psi on the sides but lacks a performance floor. For more than double the price I don't see this being worth it. However I am biased toward AG due to my experience with it.
Have you tried the Point 65 kayaks from Sweden? I'm especially interested in the Mercury tandem model, but the entire line looks intriguing. A rigid hull that breaks down into 3 manageable sections to dig in the trunk of most cars.
Thank you for the great review. What pump would you recommend to inflate it quickly and easily?
I saw ICast videos of the Kokopelli Kaster. I'm pondering on either the Sea Eagle 385fta or the KK. Is Kokopelli a good brand, and your thoughts on the Kaster?
I'd like a boat like that but one that could withstand the rigors of surfing and surf launches and landings.
Ken, would love to see a review of the Aquaglide Blackfoot 130 as a comparison. In my research, Sea Eagle and Aquaglide seem to have the best inflatable fishing kayaks. Thanks
Have you never heard of the Bōte brand inflatable kayaks. They make a few models of pedal drive and regular inflatable fishing kayaks.
Hi Ken, great review. Could you possibly review the Sea Eagle 350 FX Fishing Explorer compared to the 385 FTA Angler? Thanks
I fish from the non angler version just because it was cheaper and came with a second seat and paddle for a friend with no issues. I am trying to figure out if I can rig up some makeshift bungie cord rod holder tubes on the rings though
A few comments about the one I own.
Having a tough time deciding between the Blackfoot Angler 130 & the SeaEagle Fasttrack 385fta. I would be ocean fishing, mainly. Which do you recommend?
Would love to know how this compares to the Aquaglide Blackfoot 130.
Please review Bote Zepplin!