Product Details: SE-385ft     SE-465ft

Introducing the NEW Sea Eagle 465ft FastTrack

Our Sleeker, Faster, Lighter in Weight, More Rigid Kayak

The Sea Eagle FastTrack 465 and Sea Eagle FastTrack 385 are the new kids on the block but their fame is spreading. We've thrown together as much information on our new FastTracks that we could get our hands on, so scroll down to read my reviews, our customer reviews, videos from the FastTrack creator Cecil Hoge, Sea Eagle FastTrack Instructions, a video showing the tough new Sea Eagle FastTrack rear skeg, and then take some time to read the email from a guy who can't make up his mind between theSea Eagle FastTrack and the Sea Eagle Explorer kayaks.

Thanks for stopping by....Tim

Now...Kayaking in HD

Why the new FastTrack Kayak Paddles So Well

The Shape Says it All

1. Drop Stitch Outside Keel at bow rides over waves, providing bouyancy and constrains the natural yaw of an inflatable kayak
2. Removeable Rear Skeg keeps kayak headed on its intended course. Can be removed for whitewater use.
3. Super rigid drop stitch floor increases the overall rigidity of the kayak and creates side chines under the pontoons that enhance overall paddling performance.

                                                        
Crystal can stand-up and paddle...I can't!                                              We like the new bow and stern bungee storage.

We were impressed as always with Sea Eagle's robust hull packaging. The two sturdy boxes that FedEx delivered to our boathouse were no exception and boy was the box holding the FastTrack hull light!

 

The FastTrack arrives with the removable drop stitch floor already installed so the assembly process was as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Take the boat out of the boat carry bag and unroll.

2. Attach the thermo plastic skeg to two rear receiver pins built into the rear of the boat. (Inflation locks the skeg to the boat.)

3. Inflate!

 

That's it!

 

     

A properly rigged inflatable can be
car-topped safely.

After inflation we could hardly wait to get it out on the lake to see just how fast and how stable it is.  Our first test was on a very windy Watson Lake near Prescott, AZ. Kayaking on windy days is never fun...until the FastTrack!  What a kayak! The ultra-light 385 was easy for this old man to move to the launch point and then even easier to climb aboard for a short solo jaunt. The combination of small 10" tubes and a perfectly flat rigid drop-stitch floor allowed me to easily hop in. Sea Eagle President Cecil Hoge had told me the FastTrack was stable...boringly stable, to quote. Boy was he right...except the boring part. The FastTrack was far from boring! Fast, and surprisingly nimble...but not boring.. With GPS verified sprint speeds close to 5 mph the FastTrack was 20% faster than I could turn out on our Sea Eagle PaddleSki 435. And, oh, so easy to paddle and turn.   Most importantly, the FastTrack paddled into the wind better than any inflatble kayak I've ever paddled. Head winds normally cut hull speed by 50% with most kayaks but not with the top secret Sea Eagle hull design. But back to stability. Round bottom kayaks aren't supposed to be stable but the Sea Eagle's combination of the bulbous bow keel, rear rudder, clever bottom chine's, and other patented secrets combined to make the Sea Eagle 385 FastTrack as stable as my Sea Eagle catamaran kayak the Sea Eagle 435. Crystal even found it easy to stand despite the choppy lake conditions.

 

Weight savings in Sea Eagle's ultra-light kayaks came about with the introduction of a new ultra-light type 70 fabric in non- critical areas. In the case of the Sea Eagle 435, which was Sea Eagle's first ultra-light kayak re-design, boat weight went from 57 pounds down to 42 pounds. Look for these ultra-light materials to be introduced in the Sea Eagle 380 in early 2012 with similar weight reductions.. The expedition grade Explorer series will also feature new graphics and the remarkable new drop stitch floors along with built in spray sheild bungy gear hold-downs as seen in the 385 picture below. Most importantly will be a much improved open/closed self-drain system .The overbuilt rugged Sea Eagle Explorer kayaks are still the wisest choice for heavy rock-strewn class IV whitewater enthusiasts. Not into these extremes? The recreational level Sea FastTrack 385 kayak with a lower class III whitewater rating is the best choice.  

 

Tim & Crystal

 

PS. The 385 FastTrack will be a little tight for two over size paddlers or paddlers needing storage for a weeks worth of camping gear.Thankfully the well designed front and rear spray decks now include built in bungee cords which securely handled our week-end's worth of gear handily.

  

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Sea Eagle 465 Review...

 

"Here's our new FastTrack 465! Looks like a lot of boat in a little bag doesn't it?"

 

 

FedEx just delivered the new 465 FastTrack and when it arrived we took the time to unpack and unroll the 465 hull. Our first impression is that it is one really long kayak. The FastTrack 465 weighs about the same as my Sea Eagle PaddleSki 435 which is apx 30% physically larger and heavier than the FastTrack 385. After inflation the FastTrack looked like an aircraft carrier dry docked next our motorhome.Even so once inflated I had no problem single handily throwing the FastTrack 465 on my CRV for transport to Lake Pleasant.

We picked nearby Lake Pleasant just north of Phoenix for our early January FastTrack 465 test. The skies were sunny and the temperatures mild as we dropped the FastTrack 465 into the water. We first paddled tandem and were once again amazed at the steadiness of the FastTrack and again awed by headwind paddling speed as we paddled north into a freshening breeze. Crystal and I did a quick five mile journey in the roomy FastTrack 465 and headed back to shore to answer the one nagging question.
Can you paddle solo in the FastTrack 465. It was up to me to find out as Crystal was more interested in a couple of sunny hours ashore with a good book.

            

After a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours aboard the Sea Eagle 465 solo paddling I'm here to reort that the FastTrack 465 will make an able solo kayak. Once trimmed out I found that overall speed was satifactory but not up to the solo speeds of the shorter 385.. It is important that you find the sweet spot when trimming out. I sat just forward of center after learning that the wind would push against the longest exposed end making for constant course corrections. That is, until I found the balance point and that ceased to be a problem. You need to allow for a few strong one sided paddle stokes to turn the 15" FastTrack 465 so this would not be the best choice for quick manueauvers in whitewater conditions.

           

Once we got to know each other I thouroughy enjoyed my day aboard the USS 465 FastTrack, the aircraft carrier of the Sea Eagle fleet.

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There's more...

Click on the link below for Brad's 465 Review aimed at solo paddlers.

Brad is exploring and photo-documenting America's hidden wilderness areas. His dog, Laura, scouts the way.

CAPTURING AMERICA’S HIDDEN WILDERNESS with a camera and a Sea Eagle FastTrack

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...now a customer FastTrack 385 review 

Eric paddling his FastTrack in Deer Isle, Maine

 Hi Tim, Crystal,
 
We just got back from Deer Isle, Maine and, as promised, here are a few pictures of the 465FT in action. We mostly did tandem but had no one to shoot the two of us. But my wife Mary got some nice ones of me flying solo and those I've attached. (Sidenote: although both seats are shown in the photos, I've got the front seat in the proper position (middle) for single paddler.)
 
Kayak peformance was outstanding! She inflated and deflated in less than five minutes. Stability was real nice. Getting in and out was done quickly and fearlessly.  I ran into some really choppy conditions (two footers for this part of the world) a mile or so out on my first day out, and I was amazed and really pleased by how well she handled the waves no matter which direction/angle I approached them. I actually enjoyed plummetting into the troughs not to mention smashing perpendicular through them! The latter enjoyment's got something to do with that cool ocean spray splashing over the bow and into one's face.
 
Tracking was better than expected with yaw almost non-existent. We found that very important in maintaining speed and when we wanted to kick her into a higher gear, so to speak. The seats were nice and comfortable. Thanks for the 'do not totally inflate' tip for the seats. Definitely a rule to follow for comfort.
 
The last day on the water as we were returning from our final excursion, some dude and his wife yelled to us from the beach and asked if what we were in was 'one of them there inflatable boats'. After giving that an 'affirmative', I proceeded to channel you (!) and give the couple a good five-minute sales pitch. Told them about all of the above and then added another important piece of the puzzle: the portability factor and how light the 465 was. They had an 85-pound tandem and were looking to go our route with the inflatable. Don't be surprised if you get an e-mail from somebody from Maine!
 
Complaints? That's too strong a word. Rather, call what I'm about to say a 'Comment': As stated, this puppy moved nicely through the water. Especially when things were calm or the wind was at our backs. But when we ran into a head wind, we noticed it didn't slice through it as well as, say, a more-streamlined 'real' kayak. She slowed down and came to a stop in a hurry if we stopped paddling under these conditions. Totally expected. Simple physics/aerodynamics or whatever you call it.  At our age (50s),  we'll take the trade off between this minor situation and the 465's better stability/light-weight portability any day of the week.
 
Okay, I must've drunk too much java before this post because I'm yakking away here. So let me stop, but lastly let me just add: Thank you Tim and Crystal. Thank you for this kayak and thank you for the top notch customer service! Enjoy the pictures of the 465FT in action against the backdrop of some beautiful Maine scenery as well as whoever that handsome stud is who's riding it!
 
Eric Trinkle 

 

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 We have been hearing from customers who are having trouble choosing between the Sea Eagle 385ft FastTrack and the Sea Eagle 380x Explorer. Like Mark.

Q.

Tim,

I have question which is more opinion than fact-oriented. I’m trying to decide between a Sea Eagle 380x Explorer IK and the Sea Eagle 465ft FastTrack. If  I understand  correctly, they are  essentially  the  same boat, but  the Sea Eagle 380 is made of heavier material, the  upside being  more  durability, and the  downside more  weight (by  about 12 #)  Is this  correct?  If so, do you have an opinion on the relative merits of these two boats? My  wife and  I  would  mostly be  using  the  boat to paddle on  smaller Michigan  rivers,  inland  lakes, shorter  paddles on  the  Great  Lakes on  quieter days. BUT, we  do  travel out west a  fair amount, and  we  do enjoy the  fun  of  bouncing  through  some  Class III (MAYBE  Class IV) whitewater every now and  then, just for  fun, not  transporting any  gear.  What do you think?  Thanks for any input.  

Mark

A.

Mark...

Here are a few more facts before we get to opinion.

The Sea Eagle 380 bottom is the only part of the boat made of heavier material. The Sea Eagle 380 also has 15% larger tube size, longer interior space, and a wider stance being 3" wider. The 380 also has a kick in the front and back which creates a rocker shaped bottom when viewed lengthwise from the side. The kick allows for quicker turning in whitewater. The Sea Eagle 465 FastTrack is flat from end to end when viewed from the side which puts more of the Sea Eagle 465 FastTrack‘s bottom on the waterline which increases the Sea Eagle 465's tracking and speed across the water. Time will tell if the Sea Eagle 380 Explorer is more durable then the Sea Eagle 465 FastTrack but in my opinion the 380's thicker floor material is overdoing it.

In my opinion the bigger-tubed deeper-seated Sea Eagle 380 would be the kayak I would rather be paddling on choppy Lake Michigan and on any Class III or Class IV whitewater. My personal paddling on the other hand is all flatwater on inland lakes and rivers and my choice would be the Sea Eagle 465 FastTrack. In fact, the FastTrack was my choice as I now carry a 465 FastTrack on board our motorhome.. This old man likes the 465's smaller tubes for far easier entry/exit and I really appreciate the cutting edge speed and tracking of the 465 FastTrack. The Sea Eagle 465 FastTrack is a sleek racing bike and the Sea Eagle 380 Explorer a tough-as-a-goat mountain bike.

Happy Kayaking,

Tim

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Prospects for the Sea Eagle FastTrack have been asking......

Tim...How tough is that rear skeg?

click to find out!

Sea Eagle FastTrack Skeg Stability Test

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  click here to see a sneak preview of the Sea Eagle FastTrack Instructions.

 

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Our NEW Sea Eagle 465ft FastTrack was born to explore large lakes with secluded islands, long meandering rivers, intimate salt marshes with winding water passages, inland bays, hidden ocean coves. The secret of this new design is the outside drop stitch keel in the bow and the large skeg in the stern. These features combine to limit the “yaw” (the sideways movement when using a double end paddle) of this kayak and create unparalleled “bite” on the water.

When the paddler takes a paddle stroke on the left or right side, the drop stitch keel in bow acts as a block against the natural yaw of the kayak while the skeg keeps the kayak tracking forward. This “bite” propels the kayaker forward more efficiently because the natural yaw of the kayak is contained - resulting in greater speed and a straighter course - in other words, the fastest way is the straightest line.

A very important feature is the high pressure drop stitch floor. It provides rock solid rigidity to the whole structure of the kayak making it very responsive to paddle strokes. The drop stitch floor even makes this kayak rigid enough to be used as a Standup Paddle Board. The Sea Eagle 465ft FastTrack Kayak can be paddled for many miles and many hours with little effort. It will go straight in whatever direction you want and it will hold a course no matter at what angle you are paddling in relation to the wind. This new design is truly a breakthrough in the evolution of inflatable kayaks.

Material you can hit with a hammer

Would you hit an inflatable boat with a claw hammer? We hit the 1000 denier hull material in our Sea Eagle boats with a claw hammer .... with the sharp claw end.

The Sea Eagle reinforced hull material can take this incredible pounding ... so you don't need to sweat bumping into the dock now and then.

465 FastTrack

The newest Sea Eagle open-water inflatable performance kayak. Far larger than the 385ft and capable of holding 3 people and gear!

Standard Features: NMMA Certified 2 High capacity self-bailing drain valves Front & rear spray skirts with storage below and elastic rope lacing for additional storage above Separate inner High Pressure Drop Stitch floor for greater rigidity Large removable skeg at rear to control yaw and improve speed Outside drop stitch high pressure keel at bow for true tracking 8 D-rings to secure seats for one, two, or three person use Bow and Stern grab handles Hull material completely resistant to sun & saltwater Nylon carry bag, repair kit & Printed instructions

Specifications: Interior: 14'2"x1'2 1/2" Exterior: 14'11.5"x 3'1/2" Deflated: 33"x19"x9" Tube Diameter: 10" Capacity: 3 Persons or 795 lbs. Weight: 44 lbs. Chambers: 4, Port, Starboard, Keel and Floor Material: 1000 Denier Reinforced Seam: Quadruple Overlap Air Valves: Recessed One Way Inflation & Assembly time: 8 min. Whitewater Rating: Suitable up to Class III

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Sea Eagle EZ Cart The Sea Eagle EZ Cart allows you to roll your Sea Eagle Inflatable Boat (great for any brand inflatable) from where you inflated it to where you launch it. Packs down for easy transport.               We Highly Recommend this  'MUST HAVE' Accessory.                               The EZ Cart is brand new and long awaited.                               We wouldn't have a Sea Eagle inflatable boat without it! "                                                                                                TIM & CRYSTAL Small Model EZ CART Fits the Sea Eagle 465 and all other Sea Eagle Kayaks.  EZ Cart (small)

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This simple to use and easy to assemble Small EZ Cart wheel system fits under the Sea Eagle Kayaks, Paddle Skis and 285fpb and straps down with included nylon/plastic straps .Choose the Wide version for Sea Eagle SE8, SE9, 124SMB, 8.10YT, 14SC, 375FC and 440FC FoldCat. The only difference between Small EZ Cart and the Wide EZ Cart is the center bar. We supply the 21" Multi Position center bar for the Small and the 43" Multi Position center bar for the Wide EZ Cart. Therefore each EZ Cart breaks down into three pieces (wheels can also be easily removed for more compact storage) the Center Bar and two 20" Wheel assemblies. The Sea Eagle EZ Cart allows you to roll your Sea Eagle(great for any brand inflatable) from where you inflated it to where you launch it. Packs down for easy transport. Not recommended for our heaviest boats or with boats carrying an 8 or more horse power engine. Just $129 w/ Free Shipping!

 

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Deluxe or Pro...oh my! Which one to order?

I know..! I know..! You've done your research and you're itchin' to order but now you're wondering which discount option package to choose. Crystal and I have a PaddleSki 435 and we choose the Deluxe Package. Here's why.......

 

We find that the Tall Back Seats found in the Pro Package are impossible to rig without customer installed D-Rings and even after installing additional D-Rings(it's easy) the Tall Back Seats are prone to collapsing forward or backward!. Even when rigged correctly the TBS rigging surrounds you making it difficult to enter and exit the kayak. The TBS's 1/4" too thin, too hard seat cushions are uncomortable and also positions the paddler too low in the kayak. In the case of the 435 this makes it difficult to swing your legs around to exit the kayak, and, in the case of our sit-in kayaks, namely the FastTrack and Explorer kayaks, this creates a lack of hip room for all but the skinniest paddler. The 4" thick inflateble seat on the Deluxe Kayak Seat positions you higher and positions the paddlers hips above the narrowest area between the roll of the rounded side chambers allowing for adequate hip room in all our sit-in kayaks. The Deluxe Kayak Seat's 4" thick seat bottom is also much more comfortable and keeps the paddlers above any pooling water making for a drier ride and, best of all, allows just as much back support as the Tall Back Seat. Lastly the higher seating position makes paddling easier and makes for better sight fishing...or fish peeping.

 

Next the Paddles. How much better is that AB4O Pro Paddle?

 

The AB30 Deluxe Paddle and AB40 Pro Paddle are almost exactly the same length.  Laying one on top of the other the length difference is infinitesimal...less than an inch.  The Quality and Effectiveness of the AB30 equals the AB40.  We like the AB30 Drip Cups better.  If it sounds like we are steering you to the much less expensive Deluxe Package - you're right!

 

But those stow bags sound nice...

 

We also feel that the not so dry  -  bow and stern stow bags - are gimmicky and we use standard after-market dry bags instead.

 

Tim and Crystal

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465ft Deluxe Package (*This is your best package choice...Tim)
465ft Fast Track Kayak Deluxe Package   Now until the end of the month get a FREE $129 Sea Eagle 330 Sport Kayak (hull only) with the purchase of any FastTrack kayak package.   Was $1661.00 Now $1199.00	Package Contains Item Value 465 FastTrack boat $1199.00 Three 7'10" AB30's $177.00 Three Inflatable Seats $147.00 Foot Pump $39.00 Normal Shipping Charge (FREE with package) $99.00 Total Value: SALE PRICE $1,661.00 $1199.00
465ft Pro Package (See comments above...Tim)
Now until the end of the month get a FREE $129 Sea Eagle 330 Sport Kayak (hull only) with the purchase of any FastTrack kayak package. Was $1949.00 Now $1349.00	Package Contains Item Value 465 FastTrack boat $1199.00 Three 8' AB40 Paddles $285.00 Three Tall Back Seats $285.00 Two Stern bags $42.00 Foot Pump $39.00 Normal Shipping Charge (FREE with package) $99.00 Total Value: SALE PRICE $1,949.00 $1349

NEW!
Captain Tim's FastTrack convertible fishing packages.

*not eligible for Buy One Get one free Sea Eagle 330 kayak.

InflatableBoats4Less FastTrack
Fish or Kayak Packages

New from IB4L we combine the FastTrack Deluxe Kayak package with our Fishing packages allow you to paddle or get to where the fish are without a drop of gas.

Featuring

• One 360 degree swivel seat in 385ft, two in the 465ft
• Two Rod Holders with the 365ft
• Four Rod Holders with the 465ft
• Space to mount a fish finder, GPS and/or depth finder
• Two Deluxe Kayak Seats with the 385
• Three Deluxe Seats with the 465
• Two AB30 Paddle with 385ft
• Three AB30 Paddles with 465ft

The FastTrack kayaks can be inflated in just minutes. Fits in a car trunk or can be cartopped easily.

The FastTrack 465 is a comfortable and spacious fishing kayak for 2 anglers and gear. The FastTrack 385 comes with a single fishing module leaving plenty of room for the angler, 2 rods, tackle box and even a cooler.

Kayak fishing has never been so simple, so portable or so stable!

New Sea Eagle FastTrack transducer mount $27.99 now available in Accessories.

Swivel Fishing Seat Module w/2 Rod Holders for FastTracks

This Swivel Fishing Seat Module for our FastTrack Kayaks gives the angler a much better line of sight when fishing and a truly stable seat that is comfortable for hours of fishing. The 2 rod-holders are conveniently located behind the angler, out of the way and within easy reach.

Depth finders, fish finders & GPS can also be mounted to the front of the aluminum seat board so that its positioned between your legs in a visible position from the swivel seat.

The nicest feature of this fishing module is that you can drop it in or take it out of your FastTrack within seconds. Weighs just 16 lbs and includes the swivel seat, 2 rod holders, release-a-seat mount and aluminum seat board. Just $249

This is a  $249 value for only $189.00

Drop Stitch Footrest

Drop Stitch Footrest for use with FastTracks
We use and recommend the Drop Sitch Footrest...Tim

Drop Stitch Footrest for use with Kayaks.You can paddle solo better and faster if you have a secure foot brace to push your feet against. Recommended for solo paddling of FastTrack,Explorer,330 & 370 Sport Kayak.
 

Special Introductory Offer. Buy the 465ft and get the Electric Turbo Pump with Battery was $249 Now $199 if purchased and shipped with your boat order.

This ultra-fast pump is made even more convenient with a battery that neatly fits in the included carry bag. With a full battery charge, you can easily inflate our largest boat several times over.

With this convenient package, you can carry your boat close to the water and inflate it within easy reach of the water.

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Sea Eagle requires from their dealers Minimum Advertised Prices (MAP) that are consistent with Sea Eagle's company website prices. The guidelines are simple.  Anything below these prices is illegal.

All dealers are supposed to follow these guidelines but there continue to be several shopping sites that openly and cosistently violate Sea Eagle's MAP policy and advertise priices below the MAP minimums.  These shopping sites are very big multi-million dollar companies who wouldn’t know a boat from a bullet or a kayak from a Kleenex but they'll sell anything and use their clout to drown the little guys and the Mom and Pops of the retail world. Most violators are millions bigger than even Sea Eagle so Sea Eagle is very careful that they don't antagonize these big guys and tend to turn their back on the illegal practices of these multi-million violators like Overstorck, Amazon, and DirectBoats to name a few..

Which brings me to our little Mom and Pop boat company Inflatable Boats 4 Less.  Mom (Crystal) and Pop (Tim) love boating, and Sea Eagle inflatable Boats in particular, and devote much of their time keeping you informed about the benefits of Sea Eagle boats, kayaks, and accessories. Our prices have always been the lowest allowed by Sea Eagle's MAP policy and our service has been voted the highest, as thousands will attest. Our fact- filled website wins compliments and awards and provides you information you just can't find anywhere else.

That being said, after visiting our website and getting to know us if you feel compelled  to order from us but arey tempted to buy from an illegal shopping site we just want to remind you once again of our Low Price Guarantee.

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We will price match any verifiable Sea Eagle deal available on the INTERNET today.

Add it up...if the TOTAL PRICE you received elsewhere for a Sea Eagle boat is lower ...

we'll match it. IB4L will not be undersold…period!

WE guarantee it...

...TIM & Crystal

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