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12' Kayak/Inflatable Boat Crossover - KaBoat SK396! Patent
Pending.
 This
is a new and revolutionary design, crossover between an inflatable kayak and an
inflatable boat – an inflatable kayak with a plywood transom - KaBoat! To use it as a regular kayak, just paddle it anywhere you want, such as
on the: ocean, bay, river or lake. New for 2010, all KaBoats are now come with
rowing oars!
If you get tired, just use an electric or gas
engine installed on the marine grade plywood transom. You can use it as an inflatable boat with
an outboard engine. 
If the battery charge or gas runs low, then use it as a kayak to paddle to your destination.
The KaBoat is extremely portable and will fit in a medium size bag. Now you can go on vacation and take your small KaBoat with you, (along with an optional small electric or gas engine). The main benefit is that if you get tired of paddling, then you can use the engine to get back ashore.
The KaBoat's is exceptionally stable design allows you to stand, fly fish or even get into those
narrow spots where other boats can't go to get the best fishing.
An optional electric motor can act as a virtual
"Ride-Assist". Just set the throttle to the 1st speed setting and it will help reduce rowing exhaustion.
On the 1st speed setting, an
electric engine can run around 12 hours (depending on battery size). A
basic 30 lbs electric engine starts at around $99 at most outdoor goods retail stores. The SK396 KaBoat with an electric engine is
an ecologically friendly, environmentally clean,
real "Green" boat!
Benefits of KaBoat VS. conventional
Kayak or Inflatable Boat:
- Conventional plastic or fiberglass kayaks require
significant storage space due to their large dimensions. KaBoats can
be deflated and folded for easy storage and transportation.
- Kayaks can be only paddled, but the KaBoat allows you
to use a small gas or electric engine to cover larger distances. If
you get tired of paddling, you can start using an optional outboard
engine.
- KaBoats are much more stable than conventional
kayaks, allowing for standing and walking inside the KaBoat. In fact,
you can fish standing or even ride while standing.
- The KaBoat can be used for diving, snorkeling, and
fishing, however not many conventional kayaks can offer similar
functionality.
- Due to the high buoyancy of its inflatable tubes, the
KaBoat can transport a much larger cargo than regular kayaks.
- KaBoat allows you to go to narrow or shallow places
where regular inflatable boats will not fit. Just raise the engine and
paddle anywhere that is at least 5" deep.
- Due to its smaller chambers, it is much easier and
faster to inflate a KaBoat than a regular inflatable boat.
- Because of its narrow profile and a much lower drag
than wide conventional inflatable boats, KaBoats can go faster with
the same rated engine than comparable size inflatable boats.
- KaBoats can also be used as a dinghy to a yacht or
sailboat, but take up much less space when deflated and folded.
KaBoats also can be placed on a swimming platforms.
- KaBoats cost much less than any inflatable dinghies
and most kayaks available today.
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Most Recent Customer Review of SK396:
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"Hello, I purchased the SK396R and love it. The boat is better quality than expected and is great since I live in an apartment. Set up time from the back of my mini-van to water is about 5 minutes, I can often set it up and be out in the water before larger solid-hull boats can get off of their trailers and going. With my small outboard this things zips and since it doesn't weigh much at all, I
ba
 rely use a gallon of gas all day. Anyways thanks for making a fantastic boat that I can afford on a college budget."
Kevin, James River, Richmond, VA.
"Last Sunday I have tested the kaboat with my family (my wife, my child and the little
yorkie Maya) in Avigliana lake: It’s really great, stable (also with the waves generated by the boat of water-skiing
 that hit the side of the kaboat) and fast. In the photo you can see my yorkie Maya that do not want descend from the KaBoat, she loves it. She slept all the time on the floor under my seat"
Simoni, Italy.
"This is the best Kaboat of
the world!...handy and very functional!...I'm 50 years old, and I
can't carry with me any boat...you can feel witLast Sunday I have tested the kaboat with my family (my wife, my child and the little Yorkie Maya) in Avigliana lake: It’s really great, stable (also with the waves generated by the boat of water-skiing that hit the side of the kaboat) and fast. In the photo you can see my yorkie Maya that do not want descend from the KaBoat, she loves it. She slept all the time on the floor under my seath this kaboat like a
fish in the water...I'm very happy and strongly recommend it to
everybody!...Thank you!..." M.O. Canada
"Prize...CATCH OF THE WEEK. Did you know that with the help of my Saturn KaBoat I won a prize for a popular fishing magazine ?.... Greetings"
Manuel, FL
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- Same heavy-duty 1100 Denier PVC
as in SATURN
inflatable boats.
- Wide beam hull design for stability. You can stand in a
KaBoat.
- Front Spray Skirt with water deflector guard and rope
lacing.
- Marine grade plywood transom with a one way drain plug.
- High-pressure inflatable air deck floor.
- 4 (four!) fins for improved tracking.
- 1 set of rowing oars with oar locks.
- Set of rowing oars with oarlocks.
- 2 aluminum removable benches.
- Included: hand pump, repair kit, 2 oars and carry bag.
- Optional covers
for KaBoats are now available.
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KaBoat SK396 GRAY Inflatable Kayak/Boat SK396G
(6 in stock)
SALE: $499.00 (MSRP: $998.00)
SHIPPING: $49.00 (by FedEx Ground)
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KaBoat SK396 RED Inflatable Kayak/Boat SK396R
(This model is NOT available for shipment arriving 08/05/10.)
SALE: $499.00 (MSRP: $998.00)
SHIPPING: $49.00 (by FedEx Ground)
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SK396 Technical Specifications: |
| Exterior Length |
12' |
| Exterior Width |
42" |
| Interior Width |
14" |
| Transom High |
13.5" |
| Tube Diameter |
13" |
| Kayak Packing Size |
34"x21"x10" |
| Shipping Size |
45 x 24 x 13" |
| Shipping Weight |
70 lbs |
| KaBoat Weight |
48 lbs |
| Person Capacity |
2 + 1 |
| Weight Capacity |
500 lbs |
| Chambers |
2+1 |
| Material |
1100 Denier PVC |
| Air Valves |
Halkey-Roberts type valve by Naru |
| Engine Capacity |
2.5 HP |
| Inflation time |
5-10 min. |
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