Sea Eagle 473 Razorlite - 2 YEAR REVIEW - Tandem Inflatable Kayak

We’ve had our Sea Eagle 473RL for a little over two years now and it's time for a honest long term review. We go over the drop stitch hull and show you how it has held up. And the one thing we would do differently. We use it on both rivers and lakes any chance we get. Having the kayak has also changed how and where we book our camping trips.
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0:14 Carrying Bag Straps
0:38 Carrying Bag Bottom
0:53 Back Kayak Nose
1:07 Front Kayak Nose
1:25 Valves
1:44 Handles
1:54 Seat D Rings
2:02 Kayak Seats
2:40 Fin Damage
2:57 Foot Brace
3:39 Kayak Air Pump
3:54 Kayak Paddles
4:20 Bottom of Kayak
4:47 Drain Plugs
5:01 Fin Options
5:56 Packing Up Kayak

[@classicarcadeamusementpark4242]

I bought the solo 393 last July. Love it. I have several other Sea Eagles, and one is from 2009 used almost 500 times, never patched! Instead of using the time consuming to install foot pedals, I rest my feet on the edge of the molded on the kayak pedal holders. Seems to work perfectly fine for me, and reasonably comfortable. I wouldn't even think of installing the pedals unless I was in a race, or planning a 10 mile+ paddle trip. I've never used the skeg yet. I'm very happy with how it tracks without it. Kayak Cliff mentioned the same thing. I love that there is nothing on the bottom to hit a rock unless your in less than 6 inches of water. With no skeg attached, I can paddle directly on the shoreline which is often great for sight seeing. I'd only use the skeg on really long paddles or on windy days.

[@justme8340]

You just reminded me of the coolest teacher I ever had in elementary school in the 70’s. You could be her daughter. Now I’m wondering how she’s doing now. 😀

[@yukari.8888]

We got our razorlite 473 delivered this week! We’re going to try it for the first time this weekend!!

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

Exciting! Have fun.

[@NinerK]

I love this channel, thanks for the videos. Straightforward and insightful. I searched for tiny pump2x and watched that video. And wow, now your reviewing the kayak on our wish list! Awesome Sea Shepard t shirt; the world is a vampire :)

[@JasonSmith-wj2ht]

I put a full aluminum frame & webbing seat into mine. Raises you up a few inches which is much more comfortable.

[@oakdalegirl57]

Thank You! That was an excellent video. I have the solo version and it's good to know how well these hold up

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

Thank you for the feedback! 😀

[@micahwhite1246]

If you have problems with the foot petals, just use a spoon to get them in. Did not know they stain in the water. Hope it doesnt start looking nasty.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

Every boat ever made stains in the water

[@tw8e60]

Thank you this really helped :) I don't always go out with my wife, Would you say this is not "that great" if used for single person?

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

It’s a pretty long boat for one person but you could do it. They do make the razorlite model for one person you may want to check out.

[@teamspritzer7558]

Because this boat is very tippy, I wonder how easy/difficult it is to reenter in an overboard situation. I know Sea Eagle say good for flat water but you could still be a mile offshore on a calm lake but at a certain point if the chop picks up I would be concerned -- so would really need to have practiced getting back in or somehow get to shore

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

We practiced capsizing and getting back in. It’s a fairly simple maneuver to get in but does require upper body strength and skill. You have to push yourself up and on the boat all while flipping over to land on your butt. It all takes practice. The boat is tippy for new people but we find it very stable now. (On flat water)

[@thecoastalexplorer]

can we fit an outrigger for the 473?​@@ExploreTrekAdventure

[@hansfeng2069]

how its stability comparing to air k 440？

[@MrShield78]

Nice fast kayak, however the seam in the bow has come apart on my one, after 2 years of use, and it will be hard to fix. I expect better for $1,500

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

Sorry to hear about your boat. We purchased an extended warranty knowing it was a big purchase and how much we use it. The constant folding and unfolding is a big unknown but so far so good.

[@jezmarshall9941]

I have a similar ds inflatable kayak and roll it up rather than folding. It's not the recommended way, but it seems to put way less stress on the material and you can roll the seats up inside, without having to refit each time.

[@alexccb1]

Congratulachion

[@Idmoment]

Can 1 person handle this boat with a dog on board? And does it handle well in choppy water like Puget sound?

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

Think of it as a canoe in terms of stability. It would be difficult for one person and a dog in choppy water. We took a medium sized dog out and the water turned rough. I held the dog between my legs so he wouldn’t move around. We safely made it back but it would have been extremely difficult to get the dog and people back in the boat if we capsized with big waves.

[@FreedomTalkMedia]

Sea Eagle says a single person paddling can get the thing up to 6 mph, even though it's made to hold 2 people + gear

[@steveherman6126]

I read a comment on another site that said this kayak tips over easy, what do you say about that, thanks

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

So far we have yet to tip over. It seemed super tippy when we first took it out (we were beginners), but not a big deal now. We did purposefully tip over one time to make sure we could get back in it easily.

[@steveherman6126]

@@ExploreTrekAdventure thanks so much for replying to me.

[@johntatman9168]

Could you take this through class 1-3 rapids

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

We are flat water people so I can’t answer that one.

[@johntatman9168]

@@ExploreTrekAdventure Thanks

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

@@johntatman9168 pretty much all sea eagle products above the $500 mark are class 3 capable.

[@samd1405]

I have and it's a long boat to have to maneuver around boulders, imo.

[@MrJuniormikey]

You should patch the tears

[@sterlgirlceline]

👏🏻👏🏻😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@YRPAudit]

i prefer kayaking without the fin, it's been more fun. Am I the only one?

[@ExploreTrekAdventure]

Yes. 😂 It is a circus when we take our fin out.