I have a 26' cruiser that spends most of its life on Lake Superior. We
like to anchor and explore sea caves, small rivers and the islands
without a motor, but the mother ship doesn't have enough space to store
real kayaks in a way that won't obstruct vision from the lower helm.
Also we have storms that come up in the summer that will blow things
away that aren't securely stowed somewhere.

So I have come up with the idea of the inflatable kayak, some of which
appear to be quite well made, particularily those made by Innova, AIRE,
Graber, Apex and IBC. I have been advised not to get a self-bailing
one, as they tend to be wetter and Lake Superior is often COLD.

Any ideas out there about this topic?

Capt. Jeff

Subject: Inflatable kayak recommendations
From: Messing In Boats

So I have come up with the idea of the inflatable kayak, some of which
appear to be quite well made, particularily those made by Innova, AIRE,
Graber, Apex and IBC. I have been advised not to get a self-bailing
one, as they tend to be wetter and Lake Superior is often COLD.

Any ideas out there about this topic?

Capt. Jeff


I have a Zodiac/Jumbo tramper, they used to be Metzler. I've had it for about 5
years and its served me well.

Some of the heavy duty Sevylors look like good value for the money.

http://www.zodiac.fr/Eng/jumbo/famil...?num_modele=24

http://www.paddlermagazine.com/issue...ticle_37.shtml

Dennis

Subject: Inflatable kayak recommendations
From: Messing In Boats

So I have come up with the idea of the inflatable kayak, some of which
appear to be quite well made, particularily those made by Innova, AIRE,
Graber, Apex and IBC. I have been advised not to get a self-bailing
one, as they tend to be wetter and Lake Superior is often COLD.

Any ideas out there about this topic?

Capt. Jeff


I have a Zodiac/Jumbo tramper, they used to be Metzler. I've had it for about 5
years and its served me well.

Some of the heavy duty Sevylors look like good value for the money.

http://www.zodiac.fr/Eng/jumbo/famil...?num_modele=24

http://www.paddlermagazine.com/issue...ticle_37.shtml

Dennis

pamdump (Den73740) wrote in message ...
Subject: Inflatable kayak recommendations
From: Messing In Boats

So I have come up with the idea of the inflatable kayak, some of which
appear to be quite well made, particularily those made by Innova, AIRE,
Graber, Apex and IBC. I have been advised not to get a self-bailing
one, as they tend to be wetter and Lake Superior is often COLD.

Any ideas out there about this topic?

Capt. Jeff


I have a Zodiac/Jumbo tramper, they used to be Metzler. I've had it for about 5
years and its served me well.

Some of the heavy duty Sevylors look like good value for the money.

http://www.zodiac.fr/Eng/jumbo/famil...?num_modele=24

http://www.paddlermagazine.com/issue...ticle_37.shtml

Dennis

The Sevylor "Tahiti" inflatable is NOT worthwhile. It is hard to
paddle because it "squirms".

pamdump (Den73740) wrote in message ...
Subject: Inflatable kayak recommendations
From: Messing In Boats

So I have come up with the idea of the inflatable kayak, some of which
appear to be quite well made, particularily those made by Innova, AIRE,
Graber, Apex and IBC. I have been advised not to get a self-bailing
one, as they tend to be wetter and Lake Superior is often COLD.

Any ideas out there about this topic?

Capt. Jeff


I have a Zodiac/Jumbo tramper, they used to be Metzler. I've had it for about 5
years and its served me well.

Some of the heavy duty Sevylors look like good value for the money.

http://www.zodiac.fr/Eng/jumbo/famil...?num_modele=24

http://www.paddlermagazine.com/issue...ticle_37.shtml

Dennis

The Sevylor "Tahiti" inflatable is NOT worthwhile. It is hard to
paddle because it "squirms".

I've used the Stearns 1K-116 for a couple of years and have had them
abused by rocks in class 1 & 2 rapids without any damage. They bundle
up into a suitcase sized bag and weigh about 38#. Also, their
customer support is excellent - I damaged a seam in the outer cover
through my own neglect and they replaced it without question within
the warranty period. Don't leave a fully inflated boat on deck and in
the Florida sun all day!