Sevylor Colorado 2-Person Inflatable Fishing Kayak Complete with Paddle & Rod Holders Adjustable Seats and Carry Handle; Kayak Can Fit Trolling Motor

The Colorado inflatable fishing kayak exceeded my wildest expectations. I had only used hard body kayaks prior to this boat, and didn't think that an inflatable would actually work just as good. It's extremely durable--I've landed this boat on a rocky beach, dragged it down a rough cement ramp, and hit a few underwater branches, all with no problems. The underside is SUPER strong. The material on top seems strong as well, though it has not been tested. It's very easy to set up. It takes about 10 minutes to get it into the water if you use an electric pump, which I do recommend that you do because you don't want to be exhausted from pumping before making your first paddle. It does take longer to deflate and pack--it's not hard, just requires time to dry out completely. It tracks well when paddling, though it is a bit slow. Also, wind can be a bit of a pain due to the profile of the kayak, making an anchor a MUST for fishing. I take one star off because after-purchase support is poor. Sevylor, as far as I understand, doesn't exist as an independent company anymore. At least in the U.S., you have to go to Coleman for any support inquiries. It's now been over a month since my purchase, and I STILL can't get a Bill of Sale and Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) in order to register my boat, a requirement if you want to use a trolling motor in most states. Overall, I highly recommend this boat if (1) you want a kayak but (2) you don't have the space for a rigid body kayak, and (3) if you want to be fishing on it. If you're not into fishing, there are probably cheaper alternatives out there without the bells and whistles. Edit: Coleman eventually helped me out and I got the boat registered to the satisfaction of my state government.

My son and I took the Colorado kayak out today for the first time. I got it for him so we could do some bass fishing. We had approx. 400 pounds in the kayak (two grown men, life preservers, etc.... no tackle as this was a test run to see how it performed). We embarked in about 6 inches of water without touching bottom. Once we figured out its characteristics we were able track it in a straight line with each of us rowing from opposite sides. Without hurrying, we crossed a 1/4 mile lake in about 10 minutes, we decided a motor would not be needed because the battery weight would probably bump up against the weight limit. It glides very nicely across the water rowing. Wind did make a difference in its tracking, I would not recommend setting out when it's very windy. We dealt with 10 mile an hour gusts with no real issue. It's very easy to paddle even though the sides are pretty high. We spent three hours on the water and only pulled in because we felt the effects of sunburn. Neither of us were tired even though we did a lot of paddling. There is plenty of space for preservers and tackle (especially if you don't have a battery box), plenty of webbed areas for holding smaller items. Very stable, not tippy at all. Seats offer good support but will need to be occasionally adjusted (once I found the right support, I only needed to adjust it once more in a couple of hours of paddling. My only concern was there was about a half cup of standing water on the deck when we pulled in, it may have been due to residual water from passing the oars over the bow, dripping into the interior. I read another review that said if the cells are not inflated enough it might leak.... I'm thinking the deck may have been under inflated. The amount of water on the deck was not noticeable while we were underway, we only found it when we pulled ashore. My shoulder hurts from patting myself on the back for making this purchase, I wish I would have done it 40 years ago.

Let's get the negative out of the way first. The first one shipped had a small hole in the tarpoline bottom at a seam. it floated fine but everything in the boat got wet, I was sitting in about 2 inches of water.(They sent me a new one got it in about 2 days, Kudos there), paddling is cumbersome if you have the fishing pole holders in even without poles they get in the way. I wish that there was a way to sit higher, after a while i feel like my butt slides down and im laying in it vs sitting. Ok enough of the negativity, I gave this thing 4 star rating , I have had it out a number of times, it so easy to set up and tear down and it fits in my car with ease, I would call it a hybrid Canoe not a kayak but it serves its purpose gets me in places and lets me fish where i could not . Im still getting use to fishing out of it but the experience has been great. Im a big guy 6'3" 270. this thing handles my size and weight just fine, even when my son is in it its fine a little cramped but Im tall and big. getting in and out not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. There are not really a lot of Modification videos online for the Colorado, nearly none. but I am working on some Mods, Milk crate is a must...I did that already helps keeps things neat and allows me to put poles behind me out of the way make paddling so much better. Im working on a insert floor so I can do some things I have seen in videos for other type of Kayaks. If you dont have the ability to transport a regular kayak or you have a storage issue, the Colorado is a very good options.

For an inflatable kayak, you can't beat this quality or price. Like many have said, the kayak is double-walled, with the inflatable portion being protected by a THICK resistant cover. I've taken this kayak out from Lake George to 2 miles off the coast of Malibu. I've surf launched this kayak in 4 ft swells off the coast of Malibu with no problems. Other kayaks were tipping over in the surfs, while my fully loaded kayak was completely stable. I've noticed a lot of people were trying to mount a trolling motor. I did experimented with different designs and decided with a PVC design. I bought a $30 28lb trolling motor off of craigslist and created a cross brace out of 1" PVC (I use schedule 80 PVC for unions, much stronger than the typical white PVC you'll find in homedepot). The 1" PVC fits perfectly into the rear fishing rod holders. From there you could build and add unions to make it easier to take apart. I used a 50ah battery (Yes, it could take the weight no problem) in a battery box. I used the 2 strap wrenches to tie down together the trolling motor board, PVC brace, and battery box. I cut some 3/4" birch plywood, stained and painted it with some krylon fusion.Keep in mind, without the cross-brace, the trolling motor has enough torque to force deform the kayak when set on high speed. I also spray the top of the kayak with Aerospace Protectant Trigger Sprayer after a few outings. Edit: added photos. The CF # just fell off and I now just keep them in a ziplock bag.

A little over a year after I had purchased this kayak (i.e. out of warranty) the left inner tube (bladder) would not hold pressure. The leak was a failure in the heat welded seam used to bond the two halves of the inner tube together. The tubes are marked Made in China!! Multiple attempts to fix the leak with different adhesives and flex seal tape etc. failed. Sevylor is a French Company acquired by Coleman USA. Despite a label in the kayak indicating it is fabricated by Coleman in Wichita, KS, Coleman does not sell replacement inner tubes in the USA. Instead, a Coleman rep directed to the website of a UK company - The Wetworks. A left inner tube cost $68.30 PLUS $66.88 international shipping and handling ($135.18 total). Not long after replacing the left inner tube, the right tube would not hold pressure. Another $69.74 for the tube PLUS $71.41 international shipping and handling ($141.15). And now? Guess what - the inner tube for the floor is leaking badly from a failure in part of the heat weld at the bow. Clearly, the manufacturing process in China for these inner tubes is grossly inadequate for the purpose intended. I should add that I have never over-inflated these tubes (1.5 psi max). I hope someone from Coleman (or the parent company Newell Brands) reads my review and fixes this problem so that others don't have to spend, essentially the cost of a new kayak, in repairs. I completed a Customer Satisfaction Survey, after contacting a Coleman rep., in which I re-stated the problem and my frustration. Of course, no follow up from Coleman. Other issues with this kayak are poor design features. Only two very small people would fit comfortably, so consider this a one-man fishing kayak. The seat(s) do not provide adequate back support for hours of fishing. I had to fabricate a wooden backrest to put behind the seat. The paddle holders mounted on the tubes are pointless and in just the right place to snag your stroke as you paddle. Lastly, a conventional 8 ft. paddle isn't long enough to span the width of this kayak - you will get soaked, even with drip rings. I ended up buying a paddle, plus 2 ft. extension tube, from Crooked Creek Paddle Company (10 ft. total). I've lost many days fishing waiting for replacement tubes to arrive from the UK. My advice is to not buy this kayak and spend your money on a quality inflatable made by another company. I will not be buying ANY Coleman products in the future!

I've owned my Sevylor Colorado Kayak for more than 2 years now with multiple uses under my belt, allowing a balanced, subjective review of what's good, what's bad and what's ugly. Overall, this a good fit for a buyer looking for a durable easy to use and put away kayak. Although well constructed & made with tear/puncture resistant materials, I would not recommend this kayak for waterways where sharp rocks, sea shells/barnacles could rip/tear/compromise the underbelly or sides. While rated as a 2 person unit it is not the most comfortable in that configuration, therefore I recommend 2 person travel for short trips or 1 adult, 1 child. For my purpose, mainly fishing/sightseeing lakes, it's sit down stable, easy to maneuver & tracks well. The Good: 1. Easy to inflate/deflate (2 main pontoons, 1 floor chamber) Helpful hint: buy a 12v air compressor that connects to your car battery for quick inflation, complete set up time <15 minutes 2. Durable, reinforced Boston Air Valves & Drain Plug 3. Rugged & thick PVC under belly, durable/reinforced stitched fabric skin elsewhere 4. Lot of storage pockets, latch points, paddle holders 5. Simple to dry, clean, fold up & store (dry weight about 40 lbs) 6. Comes with a manometer (air pressure gauge) - helps check to see if you've inflated the chambers to the recommended PSI rating The Bad: 1. Seating - the included inflatable/detachable seats offer little back support, being that you a sit low inside the unit it becomes uncomfortable after a short period of paddle time. To overcome this, I've modified a milk crate as a base, attached a molded plastic high back boat seat that works much better. The Ugly: 1. Rod Holders: As mentioned by other reviewers, the position of the rod holders is poor. There are 4 hard plastic stems sticking up about 2 inches off the top of the main pontoons, positioned in the most annoying spot while trying to paddle. Either your hand smacks or your paddle clips them, either way its poor design execution. To solve this problem, carefully cut them off to the base with a hacksaw blade, smooth off with a file (don't remove any stitching). You'll forego the rod-holder capability but in return you'll not endure the frustration of hitting these little terrors. Conclusion: I've rated this unit 3/5, for the price it is not a poor choice by any means. If Sevylor/Coleman could improve the seats & do something about the rod holders, a rating of 4+ might not be out of the question.

Pros: + Super Portable: easy to inflate/deflate, fits in trunk, easy to carry like a backpack using included bag. + Very Roomy: Easily and comfortably fits me (6'1" 200lbs.) and two of my kids (8yrs. and 9yrs. old). + Clips & Pockets: So many places to clip storage bags, pump, whistle, etc... Seatback pockets are great for snacks and drinks. + Stability: Even with my two kids and a pretty strong current I never felt like we were going to come anywhere near tipping. + High & Dry: The floor and sides are rigid and high so you stay nice and dry :). + Lightweight: Easy to carry alone using the middle handles (see pic), or in front and back using the handles on each end. Cons: - Tracking: could be better, though the trakcing fin does help (remember to attach it BEFORE you inflate the kayak). - Documentation and Instructions: were extremely generic, and for the most part less than helpful. Learned Lessons and Suggestions: (o) Remember to attach the tracking fin BEFORE you inflate the kayak (o) Get a good pump, preferably with a PSI guage - A PSI guage is included, but a air pump is not. I use a Ryobi portable compressor that does high volume on one side, and high pressure on the other, and uses the same rechargable battery as my drill/tools. (o) Get the longest oars you can find, 96" at least, this thing is wide and tall (o) Remember to let it dry completely before storing long term, I always open it up when I get home and let it sit out in the sun for a few hours before packing it back up between trips.

Pretty sweet boat. Very well constructed.

So glad we purchased this. This was an amazing find. This is one hell of a good quality product. We dont use it for fishing, just a paddle up/down the river when we are on holidays. Either use a manual foot pump, or a fitted compressor to pump it up. Do not use a handheld portable inflator, it doesn't work, we tried. Luckily we have a fitted compressor in our 4WD to pump up tyres, so we used this to pump up our canoe. When we first got it, we pumped it up inside the house with a manual foot pump, this also worked fine. Overall top product.

absolutely amazing. Stable easy to use would definitely recommend 👌

Arrived without paddle, as per description paddle is there.

Me ha parecido perfecto

My husband and I love our new inflatable fishing kayak. It is just perfect, easy to inflate, very sturdy, enough room for storage, and enough room for your feet ( my husband is 6’ and weighs 230 pounds, and I’m 5’6 and 135 pounds, both of us had enough space plus our dog) solid material, and you don’t have to worry about tipping it over. Our dog loved his first fishing trip. If we could give more than five stars, we absolutely would!!! Great purchase. P.S. We recommend getting at least 99” paddles since it is wider than a regular kayak.