Sea Eagle 330
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | £275.00
Our Overall Rating | 66 out of 100
Pros - Well-priced, easy to set up, quick drying
Cons - Small, uncomfortable, unstable
Overall - Easy to inflate and carry, but needs improvement
Technical Specifications
Open Size - 340x86cm
Weight - 12kg
Load Capacity - 227kg
Packed Size - 61x50x32cm
Our Analysis & Ratings
The Sea Eagle 330 kayak is a great kayak for families to have fun on the water, especially if you're not wanting to spend a lot of money. It's quite a bit shorter than other tandem kayaks on the market, as well as pretty narrow, even more so with the rows of air tubes surrounding you, but it's great fun for the kids to paddle around in.
Performance (speed, tracking, manoeuvrability, stability, load handling): 2/10
Tracking: The kayak tracks decently, but it's not wind resistant, so you're easily blown off course.
Manoeuvrability: It manoeuvres well around corners, though the seats don't provide much resistance to push against and paddle effectively.
Stability: While the Sea Eagle 330 is tall and allows you to sit high on the water, it's a bit too buoyant and can be unstable, plus it can be a pain to get into if you fall out.
Load Handling: It also has limited space for storage.
Construction (materials, seams, valve quality, durability and fittings): 4/10
The Sea Eagle 330 kayak is made of 33ml Polykrylar, K80 PVC, with an inflatable 5-tube L-beam construction floor. The thick, plastic, canvas-like waterproof material has quite a spongy, inflatable feel to it, even though it's higher quality than some other cheap kayaks.
It also has inflatable spray skirts and 2 skegs for tracking.
Setup/Pack Down (inflation time, valves, folding and drying): 5/10
The 330 inflates and deflates easily, however, with inflatable spray skirts and seats, there are a few too many inflation points for us, even though at 1.1psi you're only going for a very low pressure.
Portability (weight, packed size, ease of carrying): 4/10
Unlike some other inflatable tandems, nothing beats the portability of the Sea Eagle 330. It's lightweight and packable, and you can even take a short hike carrying it. It comes in a duffel-type bag with straps for easy carrying.
The shape can be a bit awkward to carry, though, then to stash in a car or cupboard.
Comfort (seat support, legroom, fatigue over distance): 1/10
Although it accommodates up to 230kg, the kayak is very small to fit two adults, so it's more suitable for an adult and child combination. The seats are also not comfortable on long trips.
It’s not the best two-person kayak for taller paddlers, as it's so high and wobbly in rough waters.
Value for money:
The Sea Eagle 330 offers decent portability and family fun at a low price point, though the tracking, stability and comfort trade-offs mean it's best kept to calm water and casual use with kids.
Best for:
Families wanting fun, casual paddling on flat water
An adult and child combination rather than two adults
Budget-conscious buyers who value portability above all else
Short, calm outings rather than rough or windy conditions
Overall:
The Sea Eagle 330 is a recreational kayak for flat water and for kids to enjoy themselves in, however, it's a far cry from a high-performance kayak.
