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- Same 1100 Denier PVC fabric as SATURN inflatable boats and rafts.
- Extremely stable. You can stand on it.
- 4 (four!) fins for superior directional stability.
- 2 aluminum removable benches.
- High-pressure inflatable air deck floor.
- Front Spray Skirt with water deflector guard and rope lacing
- Wide beam hull design for stability.
- One way drain plug.
- Marine grade plywood transom with aluminum inpad/outpad.
Gray KaBoat SK396 New Version (Click on images below to zoom in.)
This is a new and revolutionary design, crossover
between an inflatable kayak and an inflatable boat
– an inflatable kayak with a plywood transom -
KaBoat! To use it as a regular kayak, just paddle it
anywhere you want, such as on the: ocean, bay,
river or lake. New for 2009, all KaBoats are now
come with rowing oars!
Benefits of KaBoat VS. conventional Kayak or Inflatable Boat:
- Conventional plastic or fiberglass kayak requires significant storage space due
to its large dimensions. KaBoat can be deflated and folded for easy storage,
transportation.
- Kayak can be only paddled, but KaBoat allows you to use small gas or electric
engine to cover larger distance. If you tired paddling, you can start using
optional engine.
- KaBoat is much more stable than a conventional kayak, allowing standing and
walking inside the KaBoat. In fact, you can fish standing or even ride while
standing.
- KaBoat can be used for diving, snorkeling, and fishing, however not many
conventional kayaks can offer similar functionality.
- Due to the high buoyancy of its inflatable tubes, KaBoat can transport much
larger cargo than regular kayaks.
- KaBoat allows you to go to the narrow or shallow places where regular inflatable
boat will not go. Just raise an engine and paddle anywhere at least 5" deep.
- Due to the smaller chambers it is much easier and faster to inflate KaBoat than a
regular inflatable boat.
- Because of narrow profile of the KaBoat and a much lower drag than a wide
conventional inflatable boat, KaBoat can go faster with same rating engine than
comparable size inflatable boat.
- KaBoat can also be used as a dinghy to the yacht or sailboat, but takes much
less space when deflated and folded. Also can be placed on a swimming platform.
- KaBoat cost much less than any inflatable dinghies available today.
If battery or gas runs low, then use it as a kayak to paddle to your destination. KaBoat extremely
portable and will fit in a medium size bag. Now you can go on vacation and take your small KaBoat
with you,(along with an optional small electric or gas engine). The main benefit is that if you get tired
of paddling, then you can use the engine to get back ashore.
You to stand, fly fish or even get into those narrow
spots where other boats can't go to get the best
fishing. Plywood seats provides excellent support
and can be customized by installing folding
fishing chairs with swivel baseor canoe seats to
provide additional back support for long trips.
An optional electric motor can act as a Ride-Assist.
Just set the throttle to the 1st speed setting and it
will help reduce rowing exhaustion. On the 1st
speed setting, an electric run around 12 hours
(depending on battery size).A 30 lbs electric
engine can cost around $99 at most outdoor
goods retail stores.
The SK396 KaBoat with an electric engine is ecologically friendly, environmentally clean and real
"green" boat!
The KaBoat can be easily be moved by one person and small fold able handcart. One person can
easily move a KaBoat by holding the end tubes and rolling the kayak with its bow placed on a hand
cart. The new generations of KaBoats have handles conveniently placed on the end cones for that
specific purpose.
Most Recent Customer Review of SK396:
"Hello, I purchased the SK396R and love it. The boat is better quality than expected and is great since I live in an apartment. Set up time from the back of my mini-van to water is about 5 minutes, I can often set it up and be out in the water before larger solid-hull boats can get off of their trailers and going. With my small outboard this things zips and since it doesn't weigh much at all, I barely use a gallon of gas all day. Anyways thanks for making a fantastic boat that I can afford on a college budget." Kevin, James River, Richmond, VA
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SK396
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Technical Specifications:
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Exterior Length:
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12'
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Interior Length:
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91"
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Exterior Width:
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42"
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Interior Width:
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14"
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Transom High:
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13.5"
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Tube Diameter:
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13"
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Kayak Packing Size:
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34"x21"x10"
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Shipping Box Size:
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50"x22"x10"
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Box Weight:
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50 lbs.
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Person Capacity:
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2+1
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Weight Capacity
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500 lbs
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Chambers:
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2+1
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Material:
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1100 Denier PVC
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Air Valves:
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Halkey-Roberts type valve by Naru
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Max. Engine Capacity:
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2.5 HP or 85 lb. thrust electric
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Inflation time:
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5-6 min.
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Tubes Color:
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Light Gray
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If you get tired, just use an electric or gas engine
installed on the marine grade plywood transom. You
can use it as an inflatable boat with outboard
KaBoat Inflatable Kayak/Boat SK396G (0 in stock 9 on back order) SALE: $499.00 (MSRP: $998.00) SHIPPING: $49.00 (by FedEx Ground)
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KaBoat Inflatable Kayak/Boat SK396R (0 in stock 10 on back order) SALE: $499.00 (MSRP: $998.00) SHIPPING: $49.00 (by FedEx Ground)
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12' Kayak/Inflatable Boat Crossover