i have my manatee for a month now have taken it out three times,performs great, tracks well, very stable and very manuverable, can't ask for more. i am a beginner to kayaking, the large cockpit is great i have no trouble getting in and out. adjustable foot pads are excellent. i own a 2009 toyota matrix and with the seats down it fits inside with less than a foot extending out. at forty pounds i have no trouble transporting it, when not in use it is hanging out of the way on the garage wall. i would highly recommend the manatee, for it's high quality and it's very user friendly
I went kayaking on a trip to Maine last year and loved it so much I decided to buy my own. After extensive research the Manatee seemed like a good fit for my needs. After just one trip I already love it. It is very confortable, stable and extemely well made. I spent several hours on one of the rivers of the Chesapeake Bay and the kayak handled beautifully. I'm over 6' and there is plenty of room for me. Also the seating and footpegs can be adjusted for optimal comfort. The Manatee exceeded my expectatioins in every way. I'll be out there every chance I get!
I purchased this kayak in early spring and have used it many times. It is easy to transport. I'm tall and it has plenty of leg room. I plan on purchasing another for my wife. Great value! Thanks
I ordered my boat and my husband thought it was so much fun he ordered another identical one. We're first time Kayakers and have enjoyed taking it to some local lakes and have plans for some Ozark float streams yet this season. It tracks great, has a nice roomy cockpit and is extremely easy to maneuver. All the features are great except I wish it had a water-tight storage area - not that I intend on capsizing. I doubt you would find that feature on this price-range boat. The only disapointment was the finish on the shaded yellow/red model we ordered. Some areas tended to be more splotchy than shaded. It didn't stop us from ordering the 2nd one like it though. (My husband would have liked the khaki color that only comes in the fishing model.) We shopped at local watercraft and sporting goods stores before ordering and the Manatee is a great value.
