Sea Eagle Fastrak Inflatable Kayak Full Review

Believe it or not even the professionals will use an inflatable kayak. They offer several key advantages over a standard plastic hull kayak. They are more compact and store more easily, they offer more flotation, they are more stable, you don't have to strap them to your car roof, they are comfortable, and more. We'll remind you of these key points as we show you the incredible Sea Eagle Fastrak series of boats.
The star of the review will be our purchased Sea Eagle Fastrak 385 with over 3 years of testing complete. You'll find us in this boat review on a high mountain lake in "Austria" and even Mrs Nutnfancy is here for the review. A rain storm had just passed through as we get to business.
Value, setup/takedown, SAWC, POUs, motor adaptation, salt and fresh water use, draining, searing, white water use, paddle selection, storage, fishing considerations, durably, storage, and and other key points are covered.
This is a fast paddling, streamlined inflatable kayak with 9.5" tubes. For inland bays and lakes it is ideal. It has an inflatable keel and removable skeg allowing straight tracking, even with one person paddling. At only 35 lbs, a Sea Eagle Fastrak 385 travels remarkably well in RV, car, truck, or even as checked baggage on the airlines. It may open up to you a whole new set of adventures for your family. Another one of a kind Nutnfancy boat review!
Let's go to the water again TNP Patrons...by request this boat review is edited and ready!
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[@FpsGamer43]

3 years on the boat before a review? Solid testing. I always hate when someone reviews a knife, gun, piece of gear etc, and takes it out of the packaging on camera and says its great. TNP is the only channel that does long-term rigorous testing.

[@eranktz]

This. Frickin this. Solid, solid reviews by TNP.

[@teddydavid2816]

Cool bro I was just driving by a lake last week and saw some people paddling around and thought that would be a fun activity to add to the collection of adventures. The older I get the more I love the outdoors and nature and God's creation. Thanks for the very well done review Mr and Mrs Nutnfancy!

[@corensam]

This is awesome. Got to love the diversity of adventure content

[@robertproben2022]

love it! Good to see the MRS. again. Guten Tag!

[@heatrate2971]

I purchased the Sea Eagle 465 which is about 2 feet longer but doesn't weigh much more than the 385. Both paddlers can fully stretch out and have room for extras. I have rented kayaks in the past and even not considering storage I would take the Sea Eagle. It's easy to store, quickly inflates, quickly deflates, is super stable and tracks very straight. It takes about 10 minutes to assemble and 10 minutes to put back in your vehicle. No roof racks or home storage issues. The biggest issue was packing everything in the supplied pack. It really doesn't work and is very heavy. I found a separate bag that holds everything but the kayak, including life vests, and made this setup perfect. Highly recommended.

[@nutnfancy]

"3w Fred Sharkey Last year, bought a house near a river. This year made a point to get out on kayaks. Went with a different brand, but also chose inflatable kayaks because of portability, storage, and value. Completely agree with Nutn about the practicality of inflatable kayaks and will check out this Sea Eagle brand. 3w Ken Kreischer Sucked into another purchase from TNP, not that it’s a bad thing 😎. My Sea Eagle 385FT was delivered today. CA water testing and sub reviews forthcoming!" Paul Grogan Hey there Nutn, Wow. I live about 400 yrds from lake Erie in Euclid Ohio. That said, my wife and I have been looking for a replacement for my Coleman craw dad "aluminum framed plastic flat bottom" with seats added. When it's glassy out there its epic with my 2.3. h.p. (15") honda outboard but this rig would enable us to get to the shore with a freakin wagon including motor,cooler,pump. Your right that little honda will run all day on full tank and we carry a small motorcycle aluminum spare 2 qt. Tank as well ☆☆☆☆☆ review that we are seriously considering thank you 1mo Emerson Evans I literally was camping there three weekends ago. truly a gorgeous area. 1 1mo FNH CAT Given this is Patreon, what is the name of the lake? Going to Utah next spring and would love to hit that up. Thanks. Shit, might even run into Nutn :) 1mo Ken Kreischer Been waiting for this review, I’m seriously considering pulling the trigger on one. Have to get Mrs K to watch it so I can say see it’s Mrs Nutnfancy approved. Thanks! (Btw I know how the conversation will go when she first sees the video; “isn’t that your hat, did you buy a girls hat?” 🙄) 1 1mo Tygre That is a cool boat; now I need one. Btw, I was all excited thinking Nutn was going to paddle up to Glock headquarters and take a factory tour, since they were already in Austria and all. (Maybe that'll be in the director's cut. Nyuk nyuk.) 1mo FNH CAT Anyone ever whit water in Deep Creek Lake/Friendsville MD? Use to know a big rig driver that would give us broken or returned kayaks! 1mo Powernoodle Looking forward to your impending purchase and review of a new C8 Corvette. 4w Jeff Rockey Was looking at getting a born kayak, but this has maybe changed my mind. Also, is the Nutnfancy whine going to become a staple of reviews much like the Nutnfancy rants? Haha 4w Bonnie Morse I have 2 inflatable kayaks. Love them!

[@fc81zoom17]

Thanks for your long review. Learnt a lot. Best wishes from NYC.

[@jasonrapa7298]

Nice really nice little water craft, great review. Thanks and keep it up.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Fastraks are indeed AWESOME. I've had my 465 for 5 years, I sail it in NYC... no games played! They are very capable and a marvelously well-rounded and versatile design. They really struck a sweet spot on the design. Legitimately comparable to Glock in that regard. You will not go wrong with the FT's, though I recomnend the 465 for 2 persons.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

Nut, when are you going to reach 1 million subscribers already???? You’ve been in the game for the longest

[@Riptide1884]

Thanks nutn! Thinking of picking up a small fiberglass RV and this would be a great addition.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Kayak Nutnfancy !!!!!!!!

[@sarinhighwind]

I've used one of these they're pretty good

[@lightfootmusick]

I love these videos nutn sir

[@teresakent3172]

👍 Thank you for sharing the video. Go SeaEagle. We have two of the boats. We love them..

[@13Hangfire]

Funny how Nutn' always needs someone to "back him up"! haha Hey Nutn', we believe you! (Or we wouldn't be here:)

[@WoodstaS]

Wow, cool stuff, Nutn'. You're right, this blows a rigid kayak out of the water in terms of living with it long-term. Been thinking about dipping my toes, and this would be the way to go.

[@Voyagerss77]

I love my Nifty Boat with small outboard is just amazing

[@bdobrzensky]

We LOVE our 465FT, just placed an order for a 385FTA. Too bad everything is b/o due to COVID. Oh, and no problem standing and paddling the FT's. I'm 6'1" 230 and do it all the time in out 465

[@harpjason208]

Good in-depth...👊..

[@bradringhausen8671]

Love mine!

[@jamesfarmer1523]

I been waiting for this review love the video you did on the seaeagle drop stitch canoe. I all most purchase one because of your video but ended getting the seaeagle 380x and 300 for my girlfriend best purchase I made in along time, thank you for pointing me in the right direction

[@bliaxiong6439]

Are the kayaks still holding up?

[@outlawsix1322]

Looks fun😎

[@JosephJaneth]

beautiful

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Fastrack series is like a Glock 19, you will not go wrong. I love my 465, one of my best decisions and my first vessel. Choose your size and buy with confidence, it's an awesome all-arounder.

[@scotthelmann5156]

You have the drip guards in the wrong position on your kayak paddles- they should be farther up where they do not actually go into the water (when padding). If you do that then they will work much better! Thanks for the review

[@Iamandy777]

Lol this is a short review I was hoping for a feature length 👍😎❤️

[@gareths3758]

Great review - would you recommend the pro seats over the deluxe seats for someone with a bad back? Do the pro seats feels supportive / stable? Thanks

[@JoyZofSoRRoW]

Hmm... Used an Intex Explorer 2 Inflatable Kayak from April of last year till February of this year. Its a cheap inflatable kayak (around 60 to 80 bucks) but I took it out both in freshwater, saltwater. Hell O did 2 beach take offs with it with fishing gear before it finally ripped up (my fault though not makers). Got about 14 used out of it which saved me + $300 plus it's purchase price.. Unfortunately the latest model has alot of bad reviews regarding the quality of the materials so I have been looking for a new inflatable that I can paddle around with my kid in the marina. I will look into this model. Thanks Nutn

[@roamingrino]

Lots of places like that in Utah! Beautiful place

[@deborahbarry8458]

I had no idea!

[@duster0066]

There is a series of tiny lakes like this in ID. that got discovered by Adda county. To bad. What was an easy primitive experience for a GI 40 years ago is elbow to elbow now. They even leased parts of the land next to my fav trout stream that flows from those lakes. But the rest of that county still looks great to me.

[@lordenoch0]

Nowadays Sea Eagle also offers the Bixpy motor with it's diminutive battery. It's more expensive than a trolling motor, but so much lighter, and it can be mounted either on the same location as the troller or on the bottom of the boat where the fin is.

[@TheKayakCrew]

Thanks for the review. Very informative. When you say that the Fast Track 385 is not really for choppy open seas, I find that surprising because I thought this would be more stable than the RAZORLITE? Is it just because the tubes have a 9 inch diameter so do not give enough side protection against waves? Is the Fast Track 385 big enough to be comfortably used by 2 people?

[@TenRingGaming]

Alameda/Oakland estruary! I'd bet we've passed each other unknowingly on those waters.

[@spacemanmoe5622]

Do a review on a kayak that one can use for hunting and or carry a rifle. Thanks Nutn!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

this rig does that and much more

[@daliwoods2138]

Funny I just got my first kayak and took to fuller lake in California today

[@TheBotto1]

Did you ever try the Honda outboard on this boat? I have just bought the FTA and looking at motor options but didn’t know if the Honda would be to heavy for the Mount

[@SgtKong]

No wrist check? What were you running for a watch NUTN?

[@psing23]

Hi, you mentioned the Sea Eagle Explorer story and that you will release a review about it. I'm interested in purchasing one and have been doing a lot of research about it. Care to share the story you mentioned? Thanks.

[@alexbellesia9676]

Thank you for the great and thorough vid. I’ve been looking at the sea eagle 385 and The aquaglide chelan xl 15 footer and I’m having a hard time choosing which one to buy. Any advice will be surely appreciated.

[@gordonthomson7533]

What did you go for? We're in the same position now. Concerns (today) are: Taking water: -Fasttrack only has 2 self bailing valves -Fasttrack has 9" tubes +Fasttrack has high rocker bow +Chelan has 6 self bailing valves +Chelan has 10" tubes -Chelan has low bow Tracking: +Fasttrack has the inflatable keel -Chelan doesn't have anything similar at front Construction: -Fasttrack has glued seams +Chelan has welded seams

[@phakeacount2228]

If it were Austria, it would be raining a lot more.

[@AkiraSRT9]

I've been in class 6. My fiance and I in a raft with paddles, wetsuits and helmets. Been on this trip 7 times. Always class 5 at least. Anything else is pretty boring. Never been tipped over. Now I'm thinking I need to try a kayak by myself in high class. Sounds awesome!!!

[@zhrob1]

Where did u get that foot brace that you are using?

[@n8goulet]

If you are reviewing different model Sea Eagle inflatables as I get the impression, since you mentioned the Explorer, you should try my favorite model, the Sea Eagle Paddleski if your interested in the concept of a super portable boat you can throw in your sedan and have a "decent" motor. I also own a few SE330 kayaks, and I tried out my friends Fast Track this past fall. It performed exactly as I expected. The small Honda motor you mention is not listed as a compatible motor to use on a Fast Track, unless you know something I don't. I would guess, it is probably due to the weight. A trolling motor has a large battery that fits on the opposite side of the motor mount, providing balance. Only the Paddleski model of their "kayaks" offers the ability to rear mount a motor or handle a larger motor. I could have gone with a Honda, but I choose the Torqeedo 1003s lithium electric motor. It is roughly twice the price of the Honda, but has many advantages, though the disadvantage of range if you wanted to say go 10 miles each direction and bring a spare tank of gas or something like that. You could buy a 2nd Torqeedo battery, but they are extremely expensive. I originally had a Minn Kota trolling motor like yours on my Paddleski. For going around regular size lakes without being in a rush, it was fine. Issues came a couple times when I was out on the bay, and a massive wind came out of now where. Loaded up with two passengers, the Minn Kota didn't have the power to comfortably cut through the wind & currents out on the ocean. It's rare that I'd be in that situation, but I love having a motor that I feel safer on, and can comfortably go to more locations that would otherwise be deemed unsafe to travel to. We've able to fit the Paddleski, motor and a zillion accessories right in our sedan's trunk. The Torqeedo comes apart, and everything is super light weight and easy to carry. When you use it as often as we do, carrying a car battery every time is no fun! Not unless your a body builder or something. We also don't have to smell gasoline, listen to a loud gasoline motor, struggle pulling the lawn motor rope to start a motor every time we start it, deal with mixing oil, storing gasoline, buying gasoline. The single biggest advantage of the Torqeedo, I didn't want to smell gasoline inside my sedan transporting a small gasoline motor. That smell would never come out! I know of no safe way of transporting one. I'd want a gasoline motor transported on the outside of my car, as if I had a pickup truck or something like that. The Torqeedo goes even faster than the Honda, though due to the hull speed of the Paddleski being slower than the 1003 motor, the difference would be a non-issue. The Paddleski paddles similar to the Explorer best I can tell. Not as good as the Fast Track, and better than the SE330/370s. It has a ton of room for holding fishing gear. Like the Explorer, and SE's, paddling against a strong headwind is difficult. The Fast Track is a little better about that, but not as good as a hard shell kayak, or the Razorlite series. The other reason I prefer the Paddleski is for it's sailing ability. It's the most stable kayak model of all of Sea Eagle's kayaks. It has narrow Zodiac style pontoons. We have sort of a Sunfish or Sea Snark style lateen rail rig. It's by far the most stable kayak offered, probably anywhere. Flipping it would take serious effort. We took on a cruise ship wake this past fall that had huge ships rocking back & fourth. I kicked on the Torqeedo motor at full speed, and we litterally surfed the waves going way up high and back down 2 sets of waves. I'd say 6 foot waves, maybe higher? Enough that we felt the roller coaster drop as our 14 foot boat came down the waves, then went up the next one. Our Paddleski is on our 11th year now. It's been to over hundreds locations up & down the east coast. Even on an airplane flown to the Florida Keys once. We've spent a good amount of money on all the accessories, but we get a lot of use out of this boat. Improvements could always be made to any boat, but It's the best boat to own for us small car owners who want a "decent" motor and a full sail rig, and the ability to kayak paddle it too, though it won't win any races paddling. I encourage you to join our Sea Eagle kayak owner's group on FB. You can share experiences, photos, etc. It's a great source of info on all of their kayaks. Nate

[@bdobrzensky]

Sadly discontinued by Sea Eagle

[@carolynhaney8046]

You mentioned 900.00. I want the seats like you have and now the thick white ones they show. Did you get the pro model? It is tellibg me 1100 but I don't need a 2nd seat or 2nd paddle.

[@kdogg7882]

I'm looking into getting a Sea Eagle boat at the beginning of May. The Fasttrack seems to meet my needs a little more than the Explorer, but I've heard of some seam issues with the FT. How has your boat held up? Are these mostly older kayaks that have this problem?

[@Bacciagalupe]

Sweet

[@Roudter]

You know we love you Nutn.....

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Is that the mountain where joe will return?

[@ValCline]

Hi I noticed that in one shot there is some rigged foot peg like thing -can you share what you are using here as this is the thing keeping me from getting this at the moment? Also interested to know if that can be rigged for solo paddling in this -thanks!

[@lisarnful]

I have a question. How easy is it to dry off? why did you choose this over the razor lite?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

He glossed over the dry off. Doesn't have to be a major chore but I find myself reinflating at home, hosing off, then using a wet-dry vac. That's a PITA. You shouldn't just roll it up wet and store it. In practice I often leave it overnight in the garage on sawhorses. Website makes it seem like you just towel it off, well if you've been taking on gallons of saltwater and dragging tgrough sand, you're gonna want to really clean it, which I do after each use. After several years, if I had the space I'd switch to a carbon fiber rigid kayak. Even with the inlatables I might dedicate a cheap trailer for ease of setup. It's a very BULKY 44 lbs!

[@wesman16]

Have you tried the two different seats the white one that sits higher and the black one with the high back and which one do you prefer?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

In rougher water, the lower CG of the black seats might be preferable, though less comfortable. I use the white inflatable seats in ocean bays and you have to lean sometimes in big waves for stability. I only capsized once and it was in legit pounding surf. It's more stable than you'll likely need.

[@rowdyron4111]

Does anybody know if Patreon is down? Mysteriously can't make a payment this month.

[@ericferguson9989]

I've been looking into a hunting boat, but I'm afraid doggo will pop it with his claws. Plus, it doesn't hold much. I think I'll just get the Ascend canoe. Heavy, but it's solid and inexpensive.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

No Sea Eagle is going to puncture on anything less than a sharp blade

[@onipepperonni2088]

this lake is in Austria?

[@LowcountryMan]

no review on the explorer?

[@lisarnful]

when you use the motor, what kind of battery? how do you keep it dry?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

sealed deep cycle, I prefer a gel

[@jbillc62]

It looks like you added a foam foot rest to your boat. I don’t believe Sea Eagle sells one like this. What did you buy? How is it attached? Thanks.

[@audleys3626]

I was curious about that as well.

[@chrisf247]

Researching what the difference is between these and the sub $400 Sea Eagle offerings.

[@sensicogmbh]

greets from austria!

[@biteme19671]

I have been looking into a inflatable kayak, currently at my job we have one, that is currently on clearance, for about low $500 and I can get an additional 25% off, I don't even know the brand, but I will check when I get back into work tomorrow.

[@ROBM1093]

I wonder if with the three-person FastTrack I could put two adults and two children in it?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

no. I wouldn't even rate the 465FT for three adults plus ANY gear. 2 adults plus a child yes. I really think the 465 is good for two adults plus gear in comfort. 2+2 no way, you won't be chillin anyway

[@bobwampler3387]

👍👍

[@lisarnful]

Question: no foot rests? Is that uncomfortable?

[@zhrob1]

You can buy a foot rest but only one kit will fit, not two from what I read. I got a 385 on the way and I personally would like a foot rest. Supposed to make it easier. In the video I noticed they had a cord going from one D ring to the other...interesting idea

[@143DREWID]

You said "Austria" and I was "Totally Pumped !" - Arnold.

[@robertrodriguez4879]

Any chance Mrs. Nutnfancy can do a video about RA and how to cope with it.

[@CPRebels21]

Sail attachments too?

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Done it, not recommended for any inflatable. Sailing upwind efficiently requires a rigid hull, I got blown all over. it's doable but very different than a fiberglass bermuda rig. constantly balancing center of effort vs center of lateral (keel) resistance. Steering via leeboards only.

[@martianempire6918]

You still Listen to Caravan Palace? @nutnfancy

[@patcb829]

Nutnfancy, you are taking on water with the kayak paddles because you have those rubber guards in the water, move them up to your hands and they will shed the water.

[@CPRebels21]

It still doesn't shed all the water in an open kayak especially in a multiperson kayak.

[@patcb829]

@@CPRebels21 We are not talking about the same thing.

[@CPRebels21]

I know exactly what nutn and you are talking about. He might of had the drip rings in a bad place but it does not eliminate the issue he is talking about.

[@raifsevrence]

@@CPRebels21 Exactly. Nothing eliminates the drip of a double ended paddle. Not even perfect form. It's still going to happen. Perfect form and proper placement of the drip rings will lessen the amount of water you take on, but it won't eliminate it completely.

[@stevest.martin3940]

I think you should look for Bigfoot. Lol

[@GhostRyder2008]

Silver Lake Flat Reservoir in American Fork canyon, Utah.

[@cheerdiver]

Can you find enough Helium, or Hydrogen? How much would it weigh? I'm guessing >1Kg, reduction. 33+lb inflated with Helium.

[@bro.weaver1282]

Since the Covid Shutdown, finding a Kayak is impossible!

[@1683clifton]

shallow draft for flooded florida streets?!!

[@1683clifton]

and. escape evade

[@badlieutenant13]

We need more Macy footage...

[@davidstonkus3288]

C'mon Nutn' get yerself in a real canoe. Cpme on up to Ontario and we'll show you.

[@stevemiller7421]

🍗

[@fredfrond6148]

Why is she paddling with a canoe paddle? Is it because of the tandem set up on the canoe? Ok 👍 it’s because of the salt water coming from the kayak paddle. 🙏 thanks.

[@rumls4drinkin]

900? fuck that I'll stick with a regular kayak.

[@robertrodriguez4879]

I bet Nutn wears gloves to the toilet. Lol

[@briansamonas3805]

Thanks for the review. I know your married but if you want grandkids then please get that goofy hat off TD’s head!! Lol Just some free advice Thanks

[@R_528]

You sell it at a Lost.....Yea Oook

[@peterlaskiewicz8252]

Been a subsriber for maybe 10 years now, but still amazed somone who loves the enviorment would be Trump supporter.

[@bro.weaver1282]

True TNP values are shown in the view count..... we obviously don't give a damn about your dog or outdoor enjoyment. So sad. It's all about firearms and killing evil. Firearms are only a part of a well rounded system, and if the "base" was good, this video would have at least twice the views. Most of TNP viewers don't enjoy the great outdoors! :(

[@lineflyer100]

No thanks.... I’m not into pool floaties

[@teddydavid2816]

We know you're into rubber duckies lol

[@mattg9971]

Dude honestly, if you’re not going to tell us where you are, just don’t mention it. By saying “where not going to say where it is. There’s too many people here already.” You make yourself out to be some kind of gate keeper or that the area is yours. When in fact if it’s public land, it belongs to all US citizens. You don’t have anymore right to it than I.

[@mattg9971]

Danny M ...do you know how big Utah is?

[@CPRebels21]

He's only acting as a gate keeper to his audience. He doesn't want to mention the name because of his large following and then have people go there just because that's where nutn went kayaking. Clearly if you live anywhere near it, knowing about it is only a Google search away.

[@joeski10]

This review could have taken you 5 minutes no need for all this other nonsense

[@zhrob1]

I disagree. You want to see footage of it imo