Aquaglide Navarro 145
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | £689.00
Our Overall Rating | 77 out of 100
Pros - Sturdy and easy to use
Cons - Poor tracking, no included accessories
Overall - Great performance, even for multi-day trips
Technical Specifications
Open Size - 437x99cm
Weight - 16.3kg
Load Capacity - 277kg
Packed Size - 68x63x27cm
Our Analysis & Ratings
The Aquaglide Navarro 145 kayak is dependable and durable. It's well-built, with 600 denier hex ripstop polyester and a drop-stitch floor, and comes with almost everything you need. You can use it for solo paddling or with a friend, so it's a versatile kayak for those heading downriver, touring or cruising.
Performance (speed, tracking, manoeuvrability, stability, load handling): 5/10
Tracking: Out on the water, we found that there were a few hiccups staying in a straight line.
Manoeuvrability: The Navarro 145 has no issues with manoeuvrability, despite its length, which was great to see.
Stability: We also found no issues with stability, with the kayak handling choppy waters with ease.
Load Handling: It's a versatile kayak that can be used for solo paddling or with a friend, and it can be converted to a single cockpit if that’s what you’re after.
Construction (materials, seams, valve quality, durability and fittings): 5/10
It's a well-built kayak for various temperatures with 600-denier hex ripstop polyester and a drop-stitch floor. It's convertible to a single cockpit, if desired.
The long front deck has enough room for storage and an added rear storage hatch.
Setup/Pack Down (inflation time, valves, folding and drying): 5/10
It takes about 12 minutes to unpack, inflate and install everything on the Aquaglide Navarro 145, due to switching between different valve adaptors, something we found strange. It also doesn't come with a pump.
Packing down is easy with the duffel bag's wide opening and drawstring. The polyester covering can take a while to dry.
Portability (weight, packed size, ease of carrying): 6/10
The duffel bag the Navarro 145 comes in is compact with thick straps, but it has no room inside for a pump or paddle, meaning you have to carry these separately, and it also doesn't come with paddles.
At 16.3kg for the kayak alone, it can be quite heavy to carry it all to your launch site.
Comfort (seat support, legroom, fatigue over distance): 6/10
The Navarro 145 has adjustable seating with high backrests and padded seat cushions. The spray skirt also adds warmth and keeps you drier in bad conditions than you would in other kayaks.
Value for money:
For the price, the Navarro 145 delivers a well-designed, dependable two-person kayak that suits casual, relaxed paddling, although you'll need to source your own pump and paddles.
Best for:
Touring, cruising or downriver paddling
Solo paddlers or a paddler and a friend
Cold weather paddling, thanks to the spray skirt
Paddlers who want a well-equipped, versatile kayak
Overall:
For the price, Aquaglide's Navarro 145 is a tandem kayak with a good design and performance for leisure use.
