Sevylor Tahiti Fishing/Hunting Inflatable Kayak

by Sevylor

Product Features

• 2-person inflatable fishing/hunting kayak made of heavy-duty 26-gauge PVC
• 2 air chambers for security; tubular I-beam floor for stability
• Specially designed inflatable seats with comfortable back support
• 2 spray covers for protection; unobtrusive camo color
• Holds up to 400 pounds; measures 10' 9" by 2' 4"

Product Description

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A fishing-specific version of the kayak that twice traversed the entire length of the Amazon, the Sevylor Tahiti fishing/hunting inflatable two-person kayak is ready for adventures the world over. The Tahiti was released in 1963 and maintains a similar build after all these years. The kayak is durably constructed of heavy-duty 26-gauge PVC, with two air chambers for security and a tubular I-beam floor for stability. The Tahiti is also extremely comfortable thanks to the specially designed inflatable seats, which offer ample back support. And hunters will love the kayak's camo color, which ensures low visibility in grassy marshes. Other features include two spray covers for protection, an optional directional skeg for maximum control, and a leak-proof guarantee from Sevylor.

Certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the two-person Tahiti measures 10 feet 9 inches by 2 feet 4 inches and holds up to 400 pounds.

About Sevylor
The road from Sevylor's founding in 1948 to its current role as the dominant supplier of a wide range of inflatables--such as kayaks, boats, and towables--is a long one, with plenty of original inventions and innovations along the way. Established in a city suburb of Vitry, France, by electronics engineer Berco Grimbert, Sevylor originally built electrical accessories, with a sideline business dedicated to using its high-frequency welding machines to manufacture PVC consumer goods. The first inflatable to receive rave notice was a small bathtub called the Dou Dou. Perfect for postwar France, the inflatable tub was portable, convenient, practical, easy to clean, durable, and, best of all, affordable.

After moving to the picturesque Alsatian village of Buhl, the company expanded into developing valves, pumps, boats, inflatable pools, and a variety of water toys. In the ensuing years, Sevylor first developed a PVC that had "memory"--meaning it could return to its original shape regardless of temperature--and then made history by releasing an inflatable pool mattress with a headrest and circular pockets. In 1986, the company invented the Ski Bob, a real turning point in the evolution of the towables business. Today, Sevylor's innovative designs include tenders, hunting and fishing boats, specialty boats and kayaks, towables, snow tubes, air beds, pool floats, river tubes, swim and sport rings, and more.

Product Description

The Tahiti Fishing/Hunting Inflatable Kayak is durable, reliable, comfortable and portable. Measuring 10 Feet9 Inch long by 2 Feet4 Inch wide, the Tahiti holds two people (up to 400 pounds total) in built-in inflatable seats. The Kayak is durably constructed of heavy-duty 26-gauge PVC, with two air chambers for security and a tubular I-beam floor for stability. The Kayak is camo-colored for low visibility while hunting. It includes two spray covers for protection, and has an optional directional skeg for maximum control. Guaranteed not to leak, thanks to Sevylor Feets exclusive Airtight System, the kayak Feets Double-Lock Valves prevent accidental air loss and ensure quick, easy inflation and deflation. NMMA certified.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 x 7 inches ; 25.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003652EQY
• Item model number: 2000003413
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,142 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #9 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Kayaking > Kayaks

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad at All, June 3, 2011

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Satch J. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sevylor Tahiti Fishing/Hunting Inflatable Kayak (Sports)

I was thinking of buying a kayak just to get out on the water, and maybe for fishing. I live in an apartment in the city, however, and have no place to keep a hardside boat unless I consider it furniture. When I read about inflatable kayaks I was interested, but skeptical. I checked around, and narrowed my choice to this Sevylor and the Sea Eagle. I went with the Sevylor at $105 plus shipping, and I'm pretty happy so far.

I went to a small (45 acre) lake to give the thing trial run. I had to hike about 1/2 mile down a trail to get to the lake. I was alone, and able to carry the deflated boat, all my fishing gear, and a few other things this distance without too much trouble. I inflated the boat in about ten minutes with a hand pump, and was on the water. I paddled the entire length of the lake, heading into a stiff wind (about 15mph) without breaking a sweat. I have the skeg, and didn't have any problems with tracking. At the far end of the lake, I used a 5 lb. anchor while fishing several small coves. It worked perfectly. I caught a couple of bass and some panfish, and found the boat to be stable in the water the entire time and surprisingly comfortable. After a couple of hours I had fished my way back to the landing, deflated and packed everything back to the car.

If you're a serious, hardcore kayaker... go buy a kayak. If you want to be able to explore a lake and go fishing on a whim for less than $200 (boat, paddle, pump, etc.)with a boat that you can fit in the trunk of a hatchback, I'd get this thing.

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Update: 8/7/11
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I have used this boat several times over the last couple of months. I can report that it is holding up well, and I'm still very happy with the purchase.

I eventually did take it out with a passenger, and found that it feels just as stable while carrying two people as it does with one.

This is a nice, convenient item for the price.

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Update: 8/7/11
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a Great buy, June 29, 2010

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Martin P. Edge "Martin" (Phoenix, az) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sevylor Tahiti Fishing/Hunting Inflatable Kayak (Sports)

We needed a cheap way to get into kayaking and found this kayak on Amazon. If cheap and easy is what you are after this is the way ahead. We got it to the lake and had it inflated in minutes with a coleman quick pump(which is not that good). I also purchased a skeg and some ali paddles.

Minutes later we were paddling around the lake figuring out turns and direction techniques. We have also been down flat water rivers and have had great fun. The boat is super stable and even take our 7 month old in it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable Boat easily inflates/deflates, December 26, 2010

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Rick B - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sevylor Tahiti Fishing/Hunting Inflatable Kayak (Sports)

When I was looking for an inflatable boat I was looking for ease of inflating and deflating while I was camping. It is very easy to inflate and deflate. I would recommend buying an electric pump that also deflates as well. Fishing can be a bit challenging at first because of the light weight which causes drift especially when fighting the fish, but after hours of practice you will learn the dynamics of the boat and it will become second nature. This boat is great for double kayaking with a friend.