Is The New Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki As Good On The Water As They Claim - See For Yourself Firsthand

[@AdamiIAm]

Great video...I'm sold on the 437 PS. What a concept: A Portable, Inflatable, Fishing, Sailing Catamarin that will take a motor & go 16 mph! Wow!!!😀

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Just a tremendous well done video. Great job featuring a great craft.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@SheAndMe]

Overall a nice video. @ 4:45: You need to register any boat you put a motor on in NY.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

You are absolutely correct! For all our shoots the local authorities are notified and the proper paperwork and registration are carried. Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@Motojourneys]

He specifies not needing to register a boat trailer, since one is not required with this inflatable.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

@@Motojourneys Boat must be registered over 16' or if motorized in NY. Nothing to do with trailer, which obv also must be regd.

[@DavidBrown-qk5eh]

Thanks.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Our pleasure

[@KayakCliff]

Hawaiian Dan - Awesome video, I love all the b-roll shots! You very accurately illustrated how practical this boat is! I Love my PaddleSki too! Safe adventuring out there!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks so much! That holds a lot of weight coming from you and I just can't wait to see your next video! Wait until you see the simple but extremely beneficial mods I'm making to mine. After testing for some time let's hook yours up. I'm hoping we'll add it to production in the future. Thank you again for watching, commenting, and the kind words - aloha 🤙

[@ngengs1]

Aloha Hawaiian Dan! I live in Maui and currently have a 380X which I shipped from NJ. I want to get another inflatable watercraft from sea eagle but I want to know if you ship to Maui. Thanks in advance for your response. Mahalaoooo!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Shoots braddah Ed, mahalo foa watching! We hope you've subscribed to da channel for more informational videos to come! From our website SeaEagle.com we ship worldwide. Would love to see some videos from dakine! I hope you have a YT channel and keep in touch.

[@sqeakgeek]

Nice size looks to be about half the size of a zodiac nice handling also how far can you go with 3 gallons? I have a 370 kayak had two since 1984

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha Terry and thanks for watching! The 1.5 liter internal tank combined with the 3-gallon external will yield about 70 miles at full throttle. Just over 10 miles per 1.5 liters or 1/2 gallon or 20 mpg. Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@sqeakgeek]

Thank U for the info 👍😎😁

[@n8goulet]

I often tell people it's sort of like a very narrow, much smaller Zodiac that can also paddle as a kayak, use a sail rig, and fit in the trunk of a small car. And now as a SUP too. I upgraded to the older model Paddleski from the similar 330 kayak. The Paddleski 435ps paddled even better than the 330 did, plus all these other incredible features. I have the new 437ps too now, and am trying to figure out where the kayak paddling ability falls with in the Sea Eagle kayak line. I'd say a bit more of a boat than a kayak on the new model, but I would be the kayak ability on a calm day is probably similar to the 370 kayak, but I'm not exactly sure yet. And I've been paddling my Razorlite I just got in July, and that is so easy and fast, anything else will seem slow and harder. But even at 370 kayaking speed & effort, that's still incredible for a boat you can put a decent motor on or sail. Most boats don't have any kayak paddling ability, but rather, rowing backwards which I don't like nearly as much.

[@melvinmariott8609]

I did a video on this boat last month for the company. It was my first time using this kind of a boat. An I was very impressed with the quality and performance of the boat.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Fantastic!

[@melvinmariott8609]

@SeaEagleBoats I been trying to get ahold of them. An seeing if they would be interested in using one of there boats on a bass tournament trail for a sponsorship.

[@NervisMusic]

Hands down, this is one of the best small boats I've ever had.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching and commenting! We're thrilled you love your Sea Eagle!

[@derrickcantrell841]

How well does it paddle in comparison to a kayak? I am considering one but wont be able to get a motor at first

[@Michaelthearcheangel]

I have 2. The 420x and 437ps. Love the 420x hate the 437ps. On lakes and rivers 420x much better ride. class 2 Rapids AWFUL in 437ps. AWESOME class 4 rapids in 420x. Plus doesn't ride as rough on lakes even 437ps has different bottom

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@Michaelthearcheangel Hello Mike and thank you for your valued comment. We're thrilled you and your family love the 420x Explorer Whitewater iK. We are somewhat disturbed that you ran the 437ps PaddleSki down Class II rapids as it is absolutely not designed for whitewater and not listed for use as such. Your broken seats however may be covered under the 3-Year Warranty. Please contact customer service at 1-800-748-8066 or via email to [e-mail]. Denis mentioned one of the many points located in the Bahamas but we think he was actually attempting to keep the exact location secret. Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@Michaelthearcheangel]

@@SeaEagleBoats Actually I called few times before and ALL those times the customer service told me the 437 PS was designed for everything including rapids but the 437ps was going to be better because I could add a motor to it.

[@canal_cowboy]

I need one!

[@hunterm7624]

Just bought my first Fish Finder ( Lowrance Hook Reveal 7 TS ). The transducer on this model is actually 10" long. Wondering where you have transducer mounted on the 437. Transom? Pontoon? Did you use special accessory to mount ? Appreciate any "How to" you can send my way !

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha @hunterm7624, I use the following items for my fish finder. sea.gl/TRANSDUCERMOUNT-YT, sea.gl/FISHFINDERMOUNT-YT, and sea.gl/TRIPLERODHOLDER_YT. You can see my setup in this video ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4Wbh2h5p96shdk. I hope this helps and thanks for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@drgreen111]

We’re did you get the motor hitch name brand. Send link

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come! Product links are in the video description but here you go just in case. Motor Carrier ► www.ebay.com/itm/293576067631

[@summitsusie]

What I don't see on your boat is your NY registration. What is best practice for affixing this to an inflatable boat?

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Hello Summit Susie, thanks for watching. Excellent comment! We work in close relationships with our Harbor Masters, US Coast Guard, fire/police departments, SeaTow, and other emergency service agencies. They are all notified whenever we schedule a video/photoshoot. Float plans are filed and shared, support boats are positioned, and plans A, B, & C are put in place. Hull registrations and associated paperwork are kept on board at all times. We shoot in secluded traffic or private locations. We remove the hull registrations momentarily during the shoots in order to capture the shots needed and return them to place immediately after the shots are captured. Many of our customers purchase plates from West Marine, stick numbers on the plate, then attach and detach the plates when needed via cordage. Click Here ► West Marine Registration Number Plates Others have ordered custom numbered plates and glued them onto their Sea Eagles. Be sure to read through the "PRODUCT Q & A". Click Here ► West Marine Custom Registration Number Plates Last but not least, some customers stencil the numbers on with paint or a permanent marker. Thanks again for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come! Stay safe out there and have lots of fun, fun, fun!

[@Brad_Jenkins]

I want one

[@SeaEagleBoats]

It's so practical and so much fun! We hope you'll pick one up and most of all we hope you love it and our customer service. Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@n8goulet]

Great video Hawaiian Dan! As a Paddleski owner for over 10 years, I'm well aware it's the best boat in the world (the most fun you'll have on the water). So portable & versatile! I'm loving my new 437ps, and I have a total of 3 Paddleski's. As a kayaker that doesn't fish, many people have asked me about the performance of the 437ps using a kayak paddle. If you could make a video demoing & explaining that, it will help a lot of people decide if they want one. Many of these people are trying to decide if they should buy the 437ps or one of Sea Eagle's other kayak only models. I've tried to explain it to them as well as I can, and hope to have my own videos up about it in the future. The ability of a single boat that is so portable that can serve as a kayak, motorboat, sailboat & SUP (as Kayak Cliff pointed out) is incredible. Everyone is aware it's a Jack of all trades, and maybe a master of none, but it does so much and is really incredible all this can exist in one super portable boat. Perhaps, even a comparison paddling it calm water against the Explorer or SE370 which would be the most likely alternative models they would consider. The biggest attraction to me originally was the sailing ability of the Paddleski. And Jim at sailboatstogo, the expert on converting inflatables into a sailboat, has a sail rig for the 437ps available already. I hope Sea Eagle will once again advertise the Paddleski for use as a sailboat, and provide a link to Jim's site in your catalog as Sea Eagle has done in the past, unless your planning on offering your own sail kit for it as had been offered on the older Paddleski when I bought it.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Great suggestions and will do! Thanks for watching!

[@n8goulet]

@@SeaEagleBoats Another question I have been asked a few times, is why should someone choose between the Sea Eagle FishSkiff vs the Paddleski 437ps? And also between the 437ps and the FastCat 12 (which weighs 113lbs) and still takes up to a 6HP motor. Both the Skiff & FastCat are all dropstitch material vs just the floor, so please explain those advantages in the case of vs the 437ps. Faster top speed, as is the case with the Razorlite kayak? You could best answer this for them, but I would think the answer would be. The FishSkiff offers more deck space for fishing gear and higher seats, and has a higher top speed as it can take up to a 9.9HP motor vs a 6HP of the 437ps. The Paddleski offers the ability to use a kayak paddle that you probably wouldn't want to use on the skiff or FastCat, and the ability to sail with proper now available rig that is less likely to be made for the others. The Paddleski is also lighter to carry alone at 67lbs vs 99lbs. The Paddleski 437ps is also less expensive than the other two. I think the other two both say two passengers, but I'd think fitting three wouldn't be a problem for motor around sight seeing. I'd fit 3 passengers on the smaller 435ps Paddleski, though it's not designed for it.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@n8goulet You pretty much covered it all. For each person, it comes down to personal preference, needs, wants, price range. The PaddleSki is the smallest and lightest with great speed and economy. Next is the FastCat12, which provides more deck space while still offering the performance of a catamaran. The FishSkiff16 is a downright fish-slaying skiff with a lot of deck space, the ability to comfortably take three, and a bigger motor as well as an electric trolling motor. I always tell people to write out a list of things they want from a hull as well as some compromises and then find one that fills the list as close as possible or exceeds it. Only then will you be happy. What not to do is to expect more from a hull that it can provide or to exceed its limitations.

[@n8goulet]

@@SeaEagleBoats Thanks! Here's something I've wondered for a long time. I imagine water skiing, which I love, is probably out of question on the 437ps. But I dunno? Has anyone tried water skiing on any of Sea Eagle's inflatable boats at all? And at what speed motor might you need. I know I saw a video years ago of someone water skiing on either a 3 or 5 HP, but it was say to just barely fast enough, and perhaps a strain on the motor.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@n8goulet You're correct in it's possible with a 5 hp but not practical. Would be a cool video though. Most that ski behind Sea Eagle's use the Sport Runabouts series and up to a 40 hp. However, generally for skiing most prefers a heavier hull so as to minimize swing.

[@derrickcantrell841]

Great video! I have been saving up and researching your product lines for about 9 months now. I am looking for something to replace my 1232 jon boat and take camping with me that I can still float down a river with or paddle on our annual lake paddle trip. Was about to pickup TC16 until I saw this. Now I can't decide. I am curious as to how well it paddles and tracks without a motor on it? How does the material of the pods compare to the TC16 in thickness and durability? And could one mount a fish finder on the paddle ski? Thanks!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha bruddah Derrick, the cool thing is, I'm actually currently filming a sequel video to show range, why it's important, paddling capabilities, trackability, stability, and how I rigged my to the nines! The new high-pressure drop stitch floor is similar to both an iSUP and the TC16. The side chambers are similar to the kayaks, fishing boats, and our inflatable boat line. I'm pretty rough with my Sea Eagles, often responsible for abusing them and trying to break them on a regular basis. I'm involved from the concept, through design, manufacturing, product testing, QC. and product review and I can honestly say, Sea Eagle's are the toughest inflatables on the market. With such thorough research as you have invested, be sure to upgrade your Sea Eagle 3-Year Warranty to 6-Years ok. For the PaddleSki™ is only $99 and worth every penny. Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@cars.fishing114]

Make a comparisn video with fishskiff

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Great suggestion! We see what we can do once the warmer months come around. Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@chimimex]

How good is this boat for 2 people ? I d like to see some videos about it ….

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching! It's excellent for two people. This video may help ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6tgKOvhsqioq8. We'll try to product some two person videos once the warmer season come around. We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@stephendenlinger3514]

Dan, thanks for the great video. Convinced me to get the 437 PS. I have a Tohatsu 6HP all ready for it. I bet I end up using it more than my Fish Skiff 16. The mount on the trailer hitch is a terrific idea. I've been struggling on how to transport my motor inside my van. Spills and smells of gas/oil, awkward to handle/position, and a guided missile in a crash. The trailer hitch mount is the perfect solution. Thank you Dan!! Stephen Denlinger

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha, absolutely my pleasure. It was so much fun making the video that I'm currently making another one I hope everyone will enjoy! We're aiming to release it next week. The funny thing is, I'm absolutely with you in reference to my FishSkiff16 as well. I do love it but as of late the New 437ps PaddleSki™ has consumed me. In the next video I'm showing everyone how far we can go with rigging and runtime. Thanks so much for watching and please keep in touch! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos - aloha 🤙

[@stephendenlinger3514]

@@SeaEagleBoats Wow, that's gonna be a dynamite video. Can't wait. Hopefully, by that time, I'll have my new 437! Throw some camping into the mix, and cook up your fish around the campfire!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@stephendenlinger3514 That's going to be an amazing video! We can't wait to see it!

[@hunterm7624]

That transducer mount looks like the ticket Dan !!! I just started using my PaddleSki the first week of April. The transom is already losing paint. Curious what the transom is actually made of and if you have experience with a sealant. What cleaner do you use for your 437 ? I am unfortunately having buyer's remorse with my Newport Vessels battery box. Really poorly designed terminal post seats of all things. U have experience with other battery boxes besides the Minn Kota ? Thanks again !

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha @hunterm7624, it's great to hear from you! The transom is made of wood. In it's current design it's going to get beat up. So use the heck out of it. When it get's close to the end of your 3-year warranty take photos of it and email them to [e-mail] for a warranty transom replacement. I used 3M Marine Cleaner & Restorer as well as 303 Protectant on all my Sea Eagle's. The key is to apply them when you first receive the hull so the protection starts immediately. Kind of like sunblock. The protection starts when you apply it. This will also prevent staining by creating a barrier. Remember to reapply from time to time. I agree with all the battery boxes on the market. Non of them are made for saltwater which is a shame because none hold up. I go through at least two every season.

[@stephenhouse6194]

I just ordered my Sea Eagle 437 PS today and can not wait to try it out. I will be heading to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to fish and camp. I have a Mercury 4 hp four stroke I upgraded to a 6 hp changed out the carb & prop. I have been using it on my Saturn 13' SK385XL Kaboat. I decided on the 437 PS because it is more suited for fishing vs the Saturn. I am going to add a few more glue on Scotty's mount so I can add extra attachments. I might order the Yak Attack command stand also once I add the Scotty glue on mounts. I also like having the extra chambers on the Sea Eagle, my Saturn has the 5 chambers also. I also like the option of being able to paddle the 437 because some lakes do not allow motors.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for sharing @stephenhouse6194, we can't wait to see your videos and post. We hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos and new product releases to come!

[@Deltro61]

Hawaiian Dan: I wanted to ask a specific question here about attaching an outboard and where the anticavitation plate sits. I noticed the drop stitch floor leaves some space underneath the boat due to the catamaran design. Where does the ventilation or anti-cavitation plate sit from an outboard relative to that floor? And then where does the floor sit when the boat is actually in the water and loaded? I'm assuming it's still above the actual water level. The reason I'm asking these questions is I want to be able to go as shallow as possible. It seems like if the anticavitation plate is made level with the floor, then you would have a minimum amount of the prop in the water, but not sure that's how Sea Eagle has designed things.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Hello Troy D, anti-cavitation plate location is specific not only to the motor make, model, and manufacturer instructions but also per the specs of the hull itself. With that said, when paired with rigid hulls, most anti-cavitation plates are designed to be at water level or a couple inches below. However, the same principle does not always apply to inflatables as they can perform quite differently. Developing only inflatable watercraft for well over 50 years places Sea Eagle Boats at the top of their class and through extremely thorough and diligent testing, the Honda 5 hp, 4-stroke, 15", short-shaft, outboard has been spec-ed to pair perfectly with the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki™. The height of the PaddleSki™ floor while on the water in reference to load varies depending on load and weight distribution. However, it's normally around 5-inches above the waterline and is designed to be above the waterline once you're on plane. Our hulls are designed to go as shallow as possible without sacrificing performance. Going shallow as possible depends on two main things. With or without using or running the motor and with. The PaddleSki™ by itself drafts as little as 2-3-inches and with the Honda 5 about 10-inches and as little as 8-inches when the motor is lifted to the shallow run position. The key is to make sure the motor is not sucking in debris, the water intake is fully submerged, and the cooling system indicator is flowing water. Your concern is to be more focused on the location of the cavitation plate in reference to the waterline instead of the floor. Last but not least all these factors are somewhat different when considering an electric motor. We hope this helps. Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@Deltro61]

Thanks Dan! Sorry for all the questions, but I did end up ordering a 437 last Thursday. I plan to use with either the Tohusu 6 hp or the Suzuki 6 hp. I'm kind of leaning towards the Tohusu/Mercury. I will have to get with the boat shop to talk about different props, and then play around with the height a bit, but was just curious. I do understand the normal position for the cavitation plate is at water level, but I'm hoping to raise it a bit. I'll have to look at the detailed specs for the Honda vs Tohusu for height. I think I'd really prefer a watercooled engine, although the Honda being a air cooled (I think) could have advantages for shallow water as you would not need to worry about the intake. I mentioned to you in a private email my main boat is the Mokai, but I think it takes 8 to 10 inches to submerse the jet unit. I will probably add some type of a skeg mount prop protector to protect the prop. With that said, the 437 may go as shallow as the Mokai, and it's 100+ lbs lighter. Not sure if the Honda only locks in reverse and the rest of the time it's loose. I would certainly not want to have the motor locked into position and hit bottom.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

My pleasure my friend. Great to hear from you! No need to be sorry about questions. I appreciate the questions, enjoy answering them, and they may help others. I haven't had much experience with Suzuki, except I believe a 5 hp we had years ago. Not such a great experience but that was an older motor. However, I do love the Tohatsu motors and have plenty of experience with them as well as the Honda's. Can't wait to see the performance you get with the pairing of 437ps PaddleSki™ and whichever motor you decided on. Knowing you like I think I do, you'll get the maximum performance possible. I can't tell you that during the designing/testing process we dialed pairing the 437ps PaddleSki™ and Honda 5 hp short-shaft to within an inch of zero cavitation. The cavitation plate is currently set at 5-inches below the floor and 1-inch below the waterline. This results in a 10-inch draft. We tried an inch or two shorter which puts the cavitation plate at and just above the waterline and it worked but we experience cavitation from time to time. At 3-inches or shorter the cavitation becomes consistent. We do have a customer who is modifying his 437ps PaddleSki™ for use with a mud motor which I believe will produce better speed results and go as shallow as fathomly possible. I'm with you with the water-cooled engines. I find them much more reliable and quiet. Air-cooled are so loud and still need some water submersion to prevent overheating. I still absolutely love that Mokai design. I see the benefits of the modular design and ease of acquiring parts if needed. Although I'm not so sure how easy it is to acquire parts in Alaska? You are correct that the Honda's lock in reverse but not forward. As a matter of fact, I highly recommend to others to put the Honda in reverse gear when trailering and to use a transom saver to prevent damage and extend the life of the transom.

[@Deltro61]

​ Good to know about dialing in the Honda. I can look at the detailed specs and use that as a guideline for other motors. I'm not sure they actually list the length from the transom mount to the cavitation plate, but that would be something useful to post. Do you know that length? As you said different manufacturers have slightly different specifications. And I don't have a huge amount of experience, but I know a different prop cup design as well as diameter can have a pretty profound effect on speed and performance, not to mention going to stainless steel over aluminum.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

I believe what you're looking for is on page 30 of this manual ► cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/marine/pdf/manuals/00X31ZVC6110.pdf and that number is 17-inches. Also, one of the most important part of props is degree of pitch. We often visit the Honda Marine Testing Center to dial things in for peak performance. They are always quite impressed with our knowledge of inflatable watercraft but I guess with over 50 years of having all our eggs in one basket we'd better be the experts.

[@maxmoses2052]

I have a 435ps that has stubborn leaks around posterior cone I’m going to buy the 437. Want to know why the 435 was discontinued? And is there somewhere I can have it repaired. I like the upgrades of the 437. I want to use both boats

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Sales were dropping and we wanted to improve on it with the current 437ps. A local inflatable boats dealer is a good place to look for repairs. Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@tempestscout2]

Hi Hawaiian Dan, I just ordered a Paddleski, thanks for the awesome videos on them. I was curious if I can easily add Scotty mounts to the boat? If so do you have kits on your website or perhaps a link to where I can find one? Thank you!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha tempestscout2, thank you for the kind words. I truly appreciate them. Yes, you can absolutely add additional Scotty Mounts to your PaddleSki. As you can see in the videos, I modify all my Sea Eagle's to suit my specific fishing needs. It just depends on how you want to go about doing it. This link should have everything you're looking for ► sea.gl/FISHGEAR_YT. Please keep in touch! Can't wait to see your mods. Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel and TalkFishTV.com for more informative videos to come! AaaLoHaa 🤙

[@appslg3phone]

Great boat. Wouldn't it make sense to tilt the motor all the way up when you wheel the boat around with the EZ Cart?

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Hello appslg3, when tilting the motor up. One only needs to tilt/trim it up enough to accomplish the task. In this case the first level tilt was plenty enough for ground clearance. However, you are correct in there is no harm going to full tilt in this particular case. Thanks for watching. We hope you'll consider subscribing to Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@drgreen111]

I’m looking at the 14 ft model .do you think 25 hp will be efficient

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Which model exactly are you looking into? Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@matthewdickson2627]

Trying to decide between this and the fsk 16- which is more stable and drier in chop? Anything stand out between the two? I am looking to fish on it and sometimes experience a bit of chop, thanks!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Aloha Matthew, both are great hulls. However, if you're going to be in lots of chop, the PaddleSki will yield a better ride than the FishSkiff16. The FishSkiff16 is a flat-bottom hull designed mainly for skinny calm waters as most skiffs are. It can take a lot of chop but it's not fun. The PaddleSki, however, is a catamaran hull designed for rough waters. One thing to keep in mind is it's low to the water and mainly a wet hull under rough conditions. Both are extremely stable and the FishSkiff16 provides more deck space. Thanks for watching and posting your question. We hope you'll consider subscribing for more informational videos to come! Stay safe out there.

[@matthewdickson3413]

@@SeaEagleBoats which is low to the water and a wet hull ? Thanks again !

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@matthewdickson3413 Both are low to the water and in rough conditions the PaddleSki is a wet hull

[@William24009]

Super nice video! Thanks

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thanks for watching William and the wonderful feedback. We hope you subscribed to the Sea Eagle Boats KZbin Channel for more informative videos to come!

[@DougLarsenMN]

Looks like a great design guys!

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@chrisr465]

Will this plane with two people around 180 pounds each?

[@SeaEagleBoats]

Absolutely, it's actually designed for two people and rides even better with two! Thanks for watching! We hope you've subscribed to the Sea Eagle KZbin Channel for more videos!

[@chrisr465]

@@SeaEagleBoats My current inflatable is a 12ft kaboat and it doesn't come close to planing with a new 6hp. It's a fast 18mph with one person but won't plane with two people. So that's why I was wondering if the Seaeagle could do it.

[@chrisr465]

@@SeaEagleBoats If you showed a video of the boat planing with two adults, you would sell a lot of boats. Planing with two people with a 5 or 6 hp motor is a major problem with small inflatables. People on forums talk about this a lot.

[@SeaEagleBoats]

@@chrisr465 We're already nearly sold out for 2021. The Kaboat is more a flat bottom hull rather than a catamaran and that results in more drag. Note how the Kaboat slaps the water in their running videos. The Sea Eagle PaddleSki has no slapping. It's not only about speed but more importantly, design, and how the design can enable more speed, comfort, handling, and performance. Olympic kayaks are able to plan at lower speeds by design. Sea Eagle has over 53 years of design and manufacturing. We'll see if we can produce a video with two people planing. However, it may not be until summer 2022. It's pretty hard talking someone into a ride on the water during the colder months up here in the northeast.