Can you easily get back into the boat after jumping out for a swim? If not is there a way to attach a ladder or something?
1330435
I'm assuming you have a partner with you to keep the boat stable as you climb back in. If you're in average shape, taking a swim from the boat and then climbing back in should be no problem. I've never done it, but then again, I'm 63 years old and the only time I swim any more is if I fall in!
1330436
Younger or less than 100 lbs that can hoist themselves may be able too if some one on other side to balance but meant for dock entrance or shallow water. We love it though and so do our teenagers.
1330437
I haven't tried getting in and out, but I don't see why you couldn't get in one of the two front seats. Depending on the size of the person. Kids could for sure. The boat is pretty close to the water so it is not too big of a climb. You might be able to hook a ladder over one of the back seats and climb in that way.
1330438
If your in at least average shape it's not to hard to get into, however my kids ages 5 and 6 both needed help getting in. I'm pretty sure you can hang a small ladder from the side.
377350
The best way to keep the rope out of the prop is with a "Kwik Tek Airhead Heavy Duty Boat Tow Harness". It has a floating end that keeps the rope from sinking.
1168907
Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!� Brad
1168903
Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!&#128513; Brad
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Hi Kenneth, I did not personally instal the ladder but it is super easy to take the step portion off once the two permanent pieces are put in the surface, in our case a wooden dock. So, look at the hardware and see if they make sense given one hooks into the other. Anyway, sorry if this doesn't help, but it is worth the aggravation if you plan on taking the ladder portion off part of the year.
2256285
It floats but it should be tied off to your life vest. You really don't want to be searching for your safety light inan emergency situation
1811347
Yes - you can climb up/down the steps on either side of the ladder. The rollup door prevents people from being able to climb up the ladder from the outside of the pool IF you have it pulled down.
2032680
No. I installed the ladder where the last step is just below the water line. I have tested the ladder with a 300 lbs man. No problems.
2220396
There's a YouTube video on how to bypass the water safety switch. Apparently, the switch mal-functions, leaving your boat stuck, dead in the water. Bypassing ends the problem.
1193090
I have actually made it out to Mokulua (Google it), islet 3/4 mile off Lanikai; also made the "Hilton Landing to Diamond Head" run and back (6 - 8 mile round trip, depending if you go around Diamond Head or not). You NEED the skeg, and some cooperation from currents, ESPECIALLY THE WIND. Bring a patch kit and prepare to anchor off if you have to (if you spring a leak), but I wouldn't suggest going too far out. Be mindful of the currents and really think to yourself, "can I make it back" after 2-3+ hours of paddling.
1996120
I would say it is not easy. Not super difficult but not easy. if you can pull yourself out of a pool without a ladder or step then you can do it.
1262914
Get on off a dock or boat out of water if u fall off is very hard, just bend your feet regarding your question
1432012
Nope - You have to raise it straight up to get it out of the water. Doesn't work like units on a regular boat.
510769
When I came up a couple of hundred yards from the dive boat, and in a bad location, I inflated my BC so my head was well above water level and inflated it by mouth. I didn't have a problem with that. I was waving it at the boat in about 30 seconds. I think it can be inflated underwater by mouth, taking breaths on the reg. I don't think it can be inflated directly from the octopus without some kind of adaptor.
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Sure you can pull it with any type water craft, but why? Maybe just to relocate it and then anchor it. The intent of this vessel is a "PARTY ISLAND" not for "WHITE WATER RAFTING". My friends drift on the lake, wherever the wind and waves take them, then get in the water and swim/push it home when they've had enough sun. "CAUTION" a sea anchor/drogue on a short tether is a must, you definitely don't want the "ISLAND" moving faster than you can swim. Don't forget your PFDs.
637756
I looked over the float and there doesn't seem to be anywhere on it where you could secure it with a rope. Sorry. :(
2009383
It should be okay to transport by boat, the raft is pretty light. It is a bit difficult to roll up when you don't have much room, so you might have to drag it back to the dock behind the boat.