Would a single person be able to row and maneuver this boat alone?
1401556
Yes, I have taken this boat out many times with my wife, and I row the two of us around pretty easily so you should be fine rowing alone.
846620
As long as the bike has a kickstand or something stable keep it upright, you can operate it alone
2101001
You need to use a truck dolly easy to move alone . Assembly will be easier with assistance
513788
It will be tough especially on the back rider. Besides being the steersman and "propeller" s/he has to bend their legs to the point where it may interfere with the paddling action. The person in the front can stretch their feet out into the front. I would recommend one kayak per, especially if you are any taller than 5'4" (seriously, seated your buttocks to soles of your feet extend 3 feet), it will be cramped. With gear, f'gettaboutit!
107319
yes, I used it extensively this past week by myself. It worked well when I adjusted the back seat as far as I could to the middle of the boat. it worked very well.
657638
I do, but it's not recommended to go by yourself. Bring a life jacket and a leash for your paddle. Rough water can be a challenge for any boat, so just know what you're getting yourself into. Also, pay attention to the tide. If you're paddling to shore while the tide is going out, you're going to be worn out. Just use common sense and keep your head above water and you should be fine. This is a beginner kayak, so it is much easier to balance than most kayaks. 3 other things I would strongly recommend you bringing with you: 1. An anchor, 2. Water, 3. A snack in a dry box. Hope I helped, have fun!
148270
I would have to say no. This ladder is going to require a lot of coordination and upper body strength to hoist oneself up and over the side of the boat. My dad is 69 years old and I would not expect him to board the boat using this ladder (unless he fell overboard)...I would just go pick him up at the dock.
481651
No, one person can operate this unit. Make sure it is securely fastened so it doesn't slip as you are rolling your pasta.
1494297
Absolutely. I ride in it with my preschooler, which means, one person in charge plus some (wiggly) extra weight. A downside to this kayak is that it sits high on the water, so very high profile and can be hard to control in wind -- maybe more of an issue for a single rider/paddler (just one set of arms to resist). But a cinch, on the other hand, to drift down a calmish but shallow river, as the boat sits so high it passes over things that catch other kayaks.
336945
It is not self bailing. Not suitable for rough waters. Nice boat for "tubing" class rivers.
762551
I would say it would be safe if one person was in boat. I've been in some pretty choppy waves and it handled waves good. But wind blows you aound and with electric motors it's hard to get around in choppy and windy days.
435207
just taking a shot here. i have almost no boating experience but this looks like an easy way to get on a calm small lake and paddle around. would this be safe for a novice who has only rowed a boat before?
924901
I think the weight limit is 200lbs, so you could fit 2 children but a lot of men would be over the limit with just 1 person per boat.
1579426
I'm not sure that this would be stable enough for what you need if you're referring to a 2-person pedal boat because the wheel base is fairly short. The boat may also be too heavy.
1522627
Yes, that's possible. On my first trip I forgot all about raising the wheels and left them down till I was halfway across the Bay. Steering seemed a little sluggish -- logical, since the rudder is right between the two wheels, and so was not 100% effective -- but nothing disastrous happened. The next time I raised the wheels as soon as I boarded the boat, before taking off.
435208
Cliffy, it's actually easier than rowing, because you can see where you're going ! If you can swim, I don't think you'd have any safety issues. I've used mine on calm water, in a running tide and going downriver with the current--paddling upstream might be pretty challenging, but otherwise I've been very impressed with what this kayak can do.
7126
No, not at all. I did it by myself. Pretty easy. There was one step that was a bit difficult, as it required keeping a somewhat heavy piece in place, and I found it a little tricky to do by myself. If you have someone to help you with that step, it should be a breeze.