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Sevylor Inflatable Colorado Canoe - Blue

Manufacturer : Sevylor
In Stock : 5

List Price:	$450.00
Price:	$324.97
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Features

Two-person inflatable canoe with two bucket seats; in blue
Provides stability, maneuverability and sea worthiness normally found in a kayak
Durable nylon cover over PVC bladders
Can be paddled with either canoe or kayak paddles; compatible with optional 12V trolling motor
Maximum weight capacity: 500 pounds

Product Description

The Colorado has a raised bow and stern and is as close in shape, comfort and styling to the traditional North American Indian canoe as an inflatable boat will ever get. It's double hull construction makes it very rugged and rigid. The canoe combines the stability, maneuverability and sea worthiness of a kayak with comfort, looks and styling of the traditional North American canoe. Ideally suited for rough waters, lakes, ocean, fishing and diving and great for beginners. Includes 2 bucket seats, removable stern storage compartment, 2 directional strakes, carrying handles, multiple d-rings and ties, motor mount fittings (to attach a Sevylor SBM 12V trolling motor), and a nylon carrying bag

Amazon.com Product Description

Suited for paddling on rivers, lakes and streams, the two-person Sevylor Colorado inflatable canoe (model KCC335 in green) features a design that's as close to a traditional North American Indian canoe as an inflatable boat will ever get. Its double hull construction makes it very rugged and rigid, and it offers the stability, maneuverability and sea worthiness normally found in a kayak. It can be paddled with either canoe or kayak paddles and is compatible with an optional motor mount (for attaching a Sevylor SBM 12V trolling motor). It comes with two 2 removable seats, repair kit, and nylon carry bag.

Specifications:

Color: Blue
Length overall (LOA): 10 feet, 6 inches
Beam: 3 feet, 3 inches
Weight: 32 pounds
Maximum engine power: Sevylor SBM 12V motor
Capacity: 2 persons
Weight capacity: 500 pounds

About Sevylor
In 1948 in Vitry, a small suburb of Paris, France, Berco Grimbert created an electronics company called Societe Electronique de Vitry, or SEVY for short. Soon, a friend of Grimbert's from New York commissioned SEVY to produce high frequency welding machines capable of fusing a new material called PVC (poly vinyl chloride). SEVY's machines worked very well and the American friend developed a very successful business manufacturing swimming pool related products. He then taught SEVY how to work with PVC.

One of the first PVC products SEVY produced was inflatable bathtub called Dou Dou. It was an instant hit in postwar France--mothers could bathe their children even where no facilities were available. The media hailed Dou Dou as a significant invention. Soon, SEVY added small pools and flotation devices such as rings, beach balls, and inflatable swim jackets to its product line. Safe, hygienic products, made of PVC and designed for portability, durability and convenience, became the SEVY trademark.

The company quickly outgrew its small facilities in Vitry. Mr. Grimbert accepted an attractive offer from the French government to take over a defunct textile factor in the tiny Alsatian village of Buhl. After establishing its new headquarters, the company added the letters "lor" to its name, and became Sevylor. In French, l'or means gold. By coincidence, or possibly fate, Sevylor has proven to be "as good as gold" to its owners, retailers, consumers, and employees.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 17 reviews

Rating :
Great little boat! - NeAlvey, Nov 10, 2009

We purchased this canoe in September 2009 in preparation for a canoe trip with some family. We have room to store and a vehicle to transport a hardbody canoe, however we knew that the process of getting it out and loading it on the car is one that we would not do often. With the Sevylor Colorado, we quickly throw it in the back of the car along with our paddles, life jackets, and few other accessories.

It's about 11' long and weighs 30-40 pounds? It's a tad heavy to tote around, however it feels very light when inflated. My wife and I are both pretty short (5'7" and 5'1") and have plenty of room to stretch our legs out (more in the front). It folds up quickly and easily fits back into the bag.

We bought the blue version of the canoe. The green had been $55 cheaper earlier in the day, however it was over $40 more than the blue by time we ordered it. We also bought he Sevylor foot pump and a repair kit (one comes with the canoe as well). It took about 25-30 minutes to set up the first time we put it in the water. We have it down to 15ish after a couple of trips. My main gripe is the same as others have mentioned - the valves for the floor and seat are a pain! Boston valves would've made it so much nicer. We inflate the floor first, then the seats, then the two main chambers (slightly pulling out while inflating). This makes it easier, but it can still be a little frustrating. Deflating is fairly quick, again slowed down by the floor/seat valves. We usually fold the canoe up and throw it in the back of my SUV...once home, we let it dry on the back deck or over saw horses or a step ladder. Usually letting it sit out overnight is sufficient.

While it is a canoe, I won't say it handles like one...and we actually like that. We had no problems moving downstream or getting over to a shoreline quickly if needed. However there are very few instances when both paddlers need to be on the same side. It's definitely hard to keep it in a straight line, even with the skeg. It's also not as fast as a regular canoe, but feels a lot more stable.

We've used the skeg twice and I haven't personally noticed that big of a difference. One of the times was on a large lake with a ton of powered boats and fairly large wakes. I imagine the skeg helped there, but haven't been back out on the lake w/o the skeg. Canoeing rivers are often too shallow for a skeg...a bit of advice: Take a small drill bit and drill a hole through the skeg. Then tie a piece of rope through the hole and use a carabiner to attach it to the boat. This will make sure it does not get lost if it hits a rock and becomes detached.

Overall I really recommend this canoe if space or muscles are an issue. We like it b/c we can take my SUV to the takeout area and still transport the canoe to the drop off area in my wife's car. I would probably give this a 4.5 based on the valves, however they've gotten easier the more times we use the canoe. It's hard to stay completely dry, however we've never had more than a few drops of water, usually from a bad backstroke from an oar. There isn't a lot of room for storage...we haven't had a cooler on the boat yet, however if you check out pictures on the internet, you see some pretty creative ways to store items on the boat.

You can find a lot more info by searching for the boat on Youtube...several videos of it in action.

EDIT: One last note...we took our two dogs out with us with no problems. The biggest concern was our Brittany rocking the boat a little while climbing up the side. The boat was still super stable, however I was a little worried she would jump in (in October...a little too chilly for that) so there was a little more rocking b/c of it.

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Silent waters - Fredi Tal, Sep 15, 2009

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

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Great Boat!!!!! Buy one!!! - Andrew Tucker, Aug 26, 2009

My wife and I bought The Seyvlor Colorado Conoe. This is the best $275 i have use in years. Some of the reviews talk about the boats tracking not being very good. For lake use, we installed the undermount fin (that comes with the boat) and we had no tracking issues at all. Before we bought this boat we had a chance to use a friends first. He had single ore paddles. My wife and I bought adjustable double kayak paddles. The paddles made a huge diffence. This boat is easy to inflate and deflate and is very easy to transport. We have done some class 3 rapids with no issues. It has taken numerous hits from large rocks and sharp dead trees. The boat is bullet proof from what i can tell. Thanks for reading my review.

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I'd give it 6 stars - Tracy Stone, Aug 18, 2009

This thing is great...took it out to a small lake where I was sure I'd be alone...afraid I'd paddle around in circles...didn't, this thing was amazing...I have never paddled anything, I'm a motorcycle chick, this was so much fun I was surprised when I discovered I'd been on the water for two hours. couple of tips...put the red thing on before you inflate the canoe and the psi is 1 - 1.5 had trouble finding that on the canoe till I was in it. Also, I'm 5'3 and used a 5' paddle and had no troubles...Take along a foot pump the canoe got slightly squishy from the cold water...next stop...a slow moving river :-) hope this helps...a no regret paddler

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Amazing value Canoe - Itay Karny, Aug 03, 2009

I purchased this Canoe for a trip to Cape Cod and also tested it in one of our local lakes in New Jersey before the Cape Cod vacation. Inflating the canoe was very fast with the Sevylor foot pump i purchased with the canoe and setting up the seats was a breeze. My wife and I took turns taking the kids out. The Canoe easily and comfortably accommodates two adults or an adult with 2 kids. Using a kayak oar was much better then two people using canoe oars especially with the kids in the Canoe. People at the lake that noticed our Canoe all wanted information about it. Deflation and storage was very easy also. My wife and I are very happy with the purchase. We also have a rigid Canoe and Kayak but the convenience of this inflatable is unparalleled. I highly recommend this product. The quality and performance are outstanding.

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