In-Depth Test: Intex Seahawk 4 Inflatable Raft. Family outing. Fishing fail. Electric drill paddle.

Seahawk 4 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3h9csJD.
Anchor: https://amzn.to/32oKeXo
Hat: https://amzn.to/2WDzr86
Dewalt drills here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sFLkaN
Drill Paddle Website: http://www.drillpaddle.com/

We've used kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats in the summers, but they are a hassle to load up for one adult and more importantly, hard to swim off of and a bit tippy or small. I finally realized that a raft might be great because it can be deflated and fit INSIDE our minivan or trunk of our car. And in town, I could strap it on the top.

So we picked this Seahawk 4 and it's been what I expected. I can strap it on the top inflated as long as I go less than about 35MPH. It holds two kids and two adults, although two kids and one adult leaves enough room to really stretch out. My kids can swim off it, climbing in and out with the grab line. It has three baffles for safety and nice ores. It rows well. It is of course slower than a canoe or kayak. Once inflated it's easy to store and then add a little air and take it out on the water. It is also good for fishing and I guess swill take a small trawling motor.

There are a few small things that could be better. I wish the ores were a little longer. The blow-up cushions are kind of hard to keep still and could use a handle. The hand pump for inflating does take a bit of time and effort if you're starting from scratch. An electric pump would probably be a wise purchase if one is doing a lot of complete deflating and inflating.


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