Prior to buying the WavEco for use as a tender to ‘Ladybird’
I did a bit of research looking for suitable inflatable tenders, and I came to
the conclusion that a one man inflatable dinghy would be better than an
inflatable kayak. However, now that I no longer own ‘Ladybird’ and my current
boat ‘Sandpiper’ is considerably smaller; the only alternative would seem to be
a cheap, lightweight inflatable canoe. Therefore I have bought a 110 inch by 30
inch Wave Line Hydro-Force inflatable kayak.
I have yet to try her on the water. Inflating her for the
first time took considerably longer than I anticipated. In fact, it took a quarter of an hour! No
doubt, as I become familiar with the process I shall knock minutes off that
time. It would appear to be robust enough for my purpose, but the manufacturer
gives various warnings, particularly not to over-inflate the kayak or leave it
in the sun.
Her double-bladed paddles can be assembled from component
parts. Fortunately I have a spare dinghy pump, because one wasn’t supplied with
the kayak. Under her bow there is an eye for attaching a painter, and providing
it’s not too windy and the water is not choppy, I think I shall be able to tow
the kayak behind ‘Sandpiper’.
Links
Bestway Hydro-Force Waveline Kayak
Bestway Hydr0-Force Waveline Kayak
WavEco Inflatable Dinghy for
Sale
Inflatable Canoes
Hi, thinking of getting this exact kayak, can you update on how it is?
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