Customer Reviews

Sevylor Inflatable Colorado Canoe - Blue

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I have to be honest, I love sevylor canoes. I decided one day I would like a boat, I certainly couldn't afford a traditional boat of any kind, so I looked to 'budget' alternatives. I remembered seeing inflatable canoes from my summer holidays and wondered if such things still existed. Sure enough, 100 bucks later with my new sevylor, cheap paddles and life preserver I was waterbourne! My first canoe was the Sevelor Tahiti and never has it failed me, my colorado is a upgrade because I was deployed with the Army and bought a gift for myself! For under 500 I have a sevylor colorado, an engine, battery and charger! Thats right folks perpetual motion (almost) for a mere 500 bucks!

There are obviously disadvantages of an inflatable canoe as compared to a hard shell canoe. Primarily an inflatable canoe is slower to paddle and will not be as responsive. That being said I would like to talk about the considerable advantages!

In less than 10 minutes I can set up and be under way, thats pretty fast especially when you don't have to tie the thing to the roof of your car.

Inflatable canoes are soft and therefore are comfortable.

They are much more buoyant than hard shell canoes, after all they are filled with air! That means my little boat can carry me and 320 pounds of equipment!

Its light, I can carry my boat to the water regardless of distance, I don't need a fancy little wheeled thingy.

they bounce over rocks.(I know I tried!)In my opinion inflatable canoes will always be more robust than a hard shell, you can't be harder than a rock, so why not be softer? (very zen)

Needless to say I am a huge fan of my Seveylor Colorado, just for the record I have named my boat 'Serenity' although I am having difficulty breaking the champagne bottle...

I think that this Sevylor canoe is a great buy for the money. It is easy to haul and set up. We keep it on a shelf in the garage and throw it in the car on a whim to go to the local lake all the time. We are both over 45 and come close to hitting the maxium weight limit. My husband and grown sons use it for fishing all the time. We do not have the money, space, or trailer to have a regular canoe. This has worked out great. Our grown children have stopped by on weekends, picked up the canoe and went out and had a great day. It is very easy to store, carry and set up.

We also bought the sevylor trolling motor, it is also great. For 80.00 you can not go wrong. We camp alot on small lakes and rivers. This is the perfect little extra for the trip. We bought the canoe, 2 paddles, the trolling motor and a deep cycle marine battery, all for under $400.00.
I am not saying that there are'nt better canoes out there. What I am saying is for the money, convience, fun, storage issues. this is a great product.
It is great for the whole family. Money is always a consideration with us. I try to get the best buy for our dollar and we feel this is one. We have hit rocks, dragged on pavement ect... and it holds up. It is very well built and sturdy.

Of course this canoe could do better tracking when paddling, of course it could be more comfortable, but I did not buy a $1000.00 canoe. For a grand total of 400.00 ( with all the extra's). We have something that does exactly what we bought it to do!. We have truely enjoyed this product and it as shown us what great fun being on the water is with out it being a huge expense. This set up is something the average family can afford, store, use and be happy with.

The only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating, was because it made me want more...a big boat!

Great boat for the price. Not the fastest boat in the water but very stable, durable, fun and convenient. The bottom is thick (which does add considerable weight) and extremely resistant to puncture. Its great to have a boat in the trunk where ever we go.

Here's the problem with these inflateable canoe's kayak's: They don't have a keel. I.e. they sit so high out of the water that they don't track when you paddle them. This is an issue when you want to go any distance or when the wind comes up. On the other hand, if you have a quiet lake and want to anchor a float for the kids to swim out to, climb in and out of, play king-of-the-float games, this will do. Or if you are a diver and want to anchor a float to hold your stuff after you bring it back up, this boat will do. But otherwise its an expensive toy, not a boat.

Advantage over a regular canoe, difficult to tip over. Even when full of water, it will float high.

Disadvantage, you can't go anywhere. It's no better than an inner tube on a river. If the wind comes up, you will be downwind quickly. Frustrating to paddle.

Okay, the Colorado by Sevylor just what I was searching for, rugged materials, portable and lightweight enough for air travel and roomy enough to store plenty of make-up for fishing or primitive camping for two. Let's Get Primitive: The Urban Girl's Guide to Camping

The 2 adjustable seats provide comfort for hours of paddling and relaxed reading. How to Die in the Outdoors: 100 Interesting Ways I was concerned but pleasantly surprised that DID come with a skeg tracking fin (crucial in straight line maneuverability). You'll want to attach this before you inflate; otherwise it's almost impossible to add later. The 5 separate air chambers insure that if you lose pressure in one chamber (i.e. unskilled bait casting), the others act as a safety feature. FYI: For those of you who flunked your 8th grade Science class, water temperature will affect the air pressure of your inflatable...bring along a bellows style foot pump Coleman Bellows Foot Pump to re-inflate during extended trips. Also use the foot pump to top off your canoe's air supply, since a 12-V electric does not supply enough pressure. The included air pressure gauge is a cool surprise accessory as well, but was a tad tricky to use at first. Enlist the help of degreed engineer and you'll be floating at perfect psi inflation in no time.

There are a number of handy D-Rings for cargo & tie down, paddle ties and well placed carry handles but I received only ONE of the TWO promised removable hull storage compartments. Hey you at Seyvlor, what's up with that?

Love my new canoe!...You'll toss out your partner before you'll part with this little gem of a craft. Toss the Guilt and Catch the Joy: A Woman's Guide to a Better Life

i've paddled this inflatable to countless unnamed lakes, ponds and rivers all over the mainland, hawaii and alaska (done wonder lake in denali). never had any problem with anything as far as whatever negative reviews this boat has. for me, it's all positive. the fun and adventure factor is top o the line, it's what matters!

Great to have a canoe, it might take some time to inflate and deflate, but then finding yourself on the water ... that is a treat.
do not forget to buy the appropriate pump, and if you think of going on your own on the canoe buy kayaking pedals, if you plan on 2 people then other pedals... Have fun

We bought the inflatable canoe at the begining of the summer and have been very pleased with it. We got it on sale and paid just over $250, at that price it has been a good deal. I live near a lake and my wife and I, with our 2 little dogs, often take it out after work.
The canoe weighs around 40 lbs. and is easy for one person to haul around. Our canoe came with a removable skeg and is necessary for lake paddling. I have not spent much time in a hard sided canoe but can imagine they would move much faster through flat water than my inflatable. That being said we have taken it on a slow moving river (class I with rapids) and been very pleased with its performance. It handles great and is comparable to other 2 man duckies.
The construction is solid, canvas upper with rubber bottom and comfortable seats. I think this inflatable will last for years and has been a good purchase for a couple of weekend warriors.
A few words about accessories. We also purchased the coleman hand pump which works fine but have to use the pressure gauge attachment to fill up the large side bladders as none of the included attachments fit properly.
I also bought two paddles, one is a sevylor brand and is around 90" which works fine. I also bought a cheaper 84" paddle which, my wife tells me, is too short and your legs get wet.
All in all a good inflatable boat for the price and would recommend it to any one looking to paddle/fish around a lake or float the river.

I purchased the Colorado for travel. We can't fit our regular kayaks on our camper. The Colorado comes with a lot of extras not advertised, like removable gear bags on the back of the seats that convert to fanny packs, and a wet bag. The seats are like regular kayak seats, adjustable and very comfortable, with good back support. With the skeg, the kayak paddles in a straight line. There are no instructions for installing the skeg. You must install it before the kayak is inflated, by folding the bottom to bring the two black knobs closer together. The skeg points insert from the outsides of the knobs. When the kayak is inflated, the skeg is locked on. I also purchased the Sevylor pump, a good addition. The pump comes with all the right attachments, and includes a pressure gauge, so you can inflate the kayak to the proper pressure without over inflating it. It is a higher pressure than I would have risked without the gauge. Proper inflation makes the kayak stiff, and makes it paddle much easier. My wife is 6"1", and she had good leg room in front. At 32 lbs, it is easy to move. It has handles front and back and on both sides. There are numerous tie points, and it comes with paddle holders on both sides. I have not tried the motor, but I like the fact that it is an option. I am very pleased with it.

I love my inflatable canoe. I can carry the bag to the waters edge. Set up the canoe. Have my paddle and pack it up and drive away. All by myself. That was the whole appeal of it for me. It is great in water that is flowing a little. Still water/lakes etc is a little harder. There is no keel on this boat so the slightest breath of wind I get blown all over the place. Paddling with two people is a bit of a struggle too. But the fact that I can put this in a bag and put it in my cupboard will win my heart over every time. If you can't have fun in this thing, you need a massage or something. : )