Sevylor Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe is a two person inflatable canoe offering the full functionality of a fiber glass or plastic canoes on a fraction of their price. It is made of durable 18-gauge PVC with 420D nylon and combines a full set of features that satisfy all of your fishing, diving, or touring needs.
Similar to other products within the Sevylor canoes range, Sevylor Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe is very durable and can be used for many years. The boat has a double hull made of 18-gauge PVC and rugged, reinforced bottom. Additionally, as with all Sevylor canoes, the Sevylor Colorado has the unique Airtight system that prevents accidental leakage and Double-Lock valves that prevent accidental air loss.
These features not only ensure the durability and longevity of the canoe but add up to its safety and performance. Furthermore, its construction, along with the raised stern and bow make it suitable for fishing or touring in rough waters, lakes and ocean. It is perfect for various types of water activities such as fishing, diving or sunning.
Although Sevylor’s Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe is an inflatable canoe, it has stability, maneuverability and control features of a hard-shell canoe. The canoe has directional strakes for improved steering control and oar holders for two oars or paddle. Tracking is very easy even if you have little or no expedience in canoeing/kayaking. It can be paddled by canoe or kayak paddle, although customers who’ve tried it suggest that it performs better with kayak paddle.
Sevylor Inflatable Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe is designed to comfortably accommodate two adults, and even a couple of adults and a child. It can safely carry up to 500 pounds. There are two soft elevated bucket seats with storage compartment in the back. The canoe also benefits from removable stern storage and tie-downs, excellent to secure extra gear.
As you can expect, any of the inflatable Sevylor canoes have certain drawbacks you need to consider prior purchasing. Although Sevylor Inflatable Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe doesnÃt have any significant flaws, some people find cleaning and drying more difficult compared to cleaning and drying of plastic/fiberglass canoes. Staying at one place to fish in windy weather might also be a problem but luckily it can be solved by using a regular 5-15 anchor. Apart from these insignificant problems, customers haven’t reported other drawbacks.
Overall, Sevylor Inflatable Colorado Hunting and Fishing Canoe is an excellent option for beginners and people who want to have a reliable, durable and comfortable canoe without spending a fortune. The canoe has certain drawbacks but only if compared with similar hard-shell products. The bottom line is that is an excellent value for money product that you should seriously consider buying if fishing and/or canoeing are part of your hobbies.