Inflatable Kayaks

[refried]

IK's are horrible in flatwater, They're harder to paddle, and have more drag than a hardshell boat, they don't track worth a damn (a skeg may help I don't have one on my boats), and get blown around quite a bit as soon as the breeze picks up. The main reason I have them is because they're more comfortable than a hardshell whitewater boat and I can stretch my legs out whenever I feel like it. I really should have a sea kayak given my location but I have enough stuff.
The Lynx II is a tandem boat that I paddle quite a bit with my girlfriend, but it's a great gear hauler for weekend trips when set up as a solo boat.

 

[fjmario]

IK's are horrible in flatwater, They're harder to paddle, and have more drag than a hardshell boat, they don't track worth a damn (a skeg may help I don't have one on my boats), and get blown around quite a bit as soon as the breeze picks up. The main reason I have them is because they're more comfortable than a hardshell whitewater boat and I can stretch my legs out whenever I feel like it. I really should have a sea kayak given my location but I have enough stuff.
The Lynx II is a tandem boat that I paddle quite a bit with my girlfriend, but it's a great gear hauler for weekend trips when set up as a solo boat.

Never thought about the drag but you make a great point.
I believe they sell a small motor for the IK I linked in the first post... would it be worth it to invest in that as well?

 

[calicamper]

How about a nesting dinghy? Pricy but awesome!
http://ptwatercraft.com/ptwatercraft/PT11Home.html

 

[fjmario]

How about a nesting dinghy? Pricy but awesome!
http://ptwatercraft.com/ptwatercraft/PT11Home.html

Way too big/heavy for my FJ roof rack.
Im definitely trying to stick to something inflatable so it takes up less space during my multiple day trips

 

[calicamper]

I'd just go Craig's list two seater kayak or single person canoe. Easy, cheap light ish, and dog friendly. Inflatables are not dog friendly.

 

[mmp3823]

I'd just go Craig's list two seater kayak or single person canoe. Easy, cheap light ish, and dog friendly. Inflatables are not dog friendly.

It all depends on the material that the inflatable is made of. Quite a few are designed for white water and can bounce over rocks without being punctured and so would not have an issue with a dog riding in it. I wouldn't hesitate to take my dogs in mine.

 

[fjmario]

It all depends on the material that the inflatable is made of. Quite a few are designed for white water and can bounce over rocks without being punctured and so would not have an issue with a dog riding in it. I wouldn't hesitate to take my dogs in mine.

From the research that I've done, I 2nd this.
Ive seen plenty of photos of dogs in inflatable kayaks and read a few reviews where people took their dogs.
Id be more concerned about him trying to jump out but as soon as I get a kayak Ill be training him to stay in on dry land, then testing him in our pool.

 

[seanpistol]

I'm 6'-1", 240 lbs and my fiancee is 5'-8", 140 lbs (add 15 pounds for fake boobies :Wow1: )

15 lbs... no way. Those would be to her knees. Let's see a pic!

 

[refried]

No problem having dogs in a quality IK, I've had dogs in mine on the river (not my dog), and cats and racoons playing on them without problems

 

[fjmario]

No problem having dogs in a quality IK, I've had dogs in mine on the river (not my dog), and cats and racoons playing on them without problems

I was expecting some kind of humorous photo of a raccoon in the kayak with you hahaha

 

[refried]

I was expecting some kind of humorous photo of a raccoon in the kayak with you hahaha

I have to find them, I looked but they may not be on this computer.
I'll find them eventually.

 

[biggoolies]

Aquaglide Columbia xp kayak is another option

 

[Arclight]

IK's are horrible in flatwater, They're harder to paddle, and have more drag than a hardshell boat, they don't track worth a damn (a skeg may help I don't have one on my boats), and get blown around quite a bit as soon as the breeze picks up. The main reason I have them is because they're more comfortable than a hardshell whitewater boat and I can stretch my legs out whenever I feel like it. I really should have a sea kayak given my location but I have enough stuff.
The Lynx II is a tandem boat that I paddle quite a bit with my girlfriend, but it's a great gear hauler for weekend trips when set up as a solo boat.

I would agree with the above. I've tried paddling around the bays here with an inflatable. You'll spend a LOT of energy fighting the wind and going very slowly in one.

 

[zimm]

inflatables are best on the river, i'd do a nice cedar canoe for strictly flatwater. light weight, tracks straight, no drag, fast, comfortable. an all around better experience.

 

[MOguy]

Unless you and your partner are experienced and have rowed together before I would NOT recommend you get a boat built for two.

Get kayaks. If you don't want inflatable you can go to Walmart and get them for a couple regular kayaks for couple hundred bucks. Get them at a Walmart close to where you will use them so you don't have to transport them as far. You can order them on Walmarts web page and pick them up once you get close so you know you wont be stuck with out them.

Sell them at the campground for cheap before you leave if you don't want to haul them home.

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check and see if you can rent them close to the lake.