Suited for paddling on rivers, lakes and streams, the two-person Sevylor Colorado inflatable canoe (model KCC335 in green) features a design that’s as close to a traditional North American Indian canoe as an inflatable boat will ever get. Its double hull construction makes it very rugged and rigid, and it offers the stability, maneuverability and sea worthiness normally found in a kayak. It can be paddled with either canoe or kayak paddles and is compatible with an optional motor mount (for attaching a Sevylor SBM 12V trolling motor). It comes with two 2 removable seats, repair kit, and nylon carry bag. Specifications:
- Color: Blue
- Length overall (LOA): 10 feet, 6 inches
- Beam: 3 feet, 3 inches
- Weight: 32 pounds
- Maximum engine power: Sevylor SBM 12V motor
- Capacity: 2 persons
- Weight capacity: 500 pounds
About Sevylor
In 1948 in Vitry, a small suburb of Paris, France, Berco Grimbert created an electronics company called Societe Electronique de Vitry, or SEVY for short. Soon, a friend of Grimbert’s from New York commissioned SEVY to produce high frequency welding machines capable of fusing a new material called PVC (poly vinyl chloride). SEVY’s machines worked very well and the American friend developed a very successful business manufacturing swimming pool related products. He then taught SEVY how to work with PVC.
One of the first PVC products SEVY produced was inflatable bathtub called Dou Dou. It was an instant hit in postwar France–mothers could bathe their children even where no facilities were available. The media hailed Dou Dou as a significant invention. Soon, SEVY added small pools and flotation devices such as rings, beach balls, and inflatable swim jackets to its product line. Safe, hygienic products, made of PVC and designed for portability, durability and convenience, became the SEVY trademark.
The company quickly outgrew its small facilities in Vitry. Mr. Grimbert accepted an attractive offer from the French government to take over a defunct textile factor in the tiny Alsatian village of Buhl. After establishing its new headquarters, the company added the letters “lor” to its name, and became Sevylor. In French, l’or means gold. By coincidence, or possibly fate, Sevylor has proven to be “as good as gold” to its owners, retailers, consumers, and employees.
Product Description
The Colorado has a raised bow and stern and is as close in shape, comfort and styling to the traditional North American Indian canoe as an inflatable boat will ever get. It’s double hull construction makes it very rugged and rigid. The canoe combines the stability, maneuverability and sea worthiness of a kayak with comfort, looks and styling of the traditional North American canoe. Ideally suited for rough waters, lakes, ocean, fishing and diving and great for beginners. Includes 2 bucket seats, removable stern storage compartment, 2 directional strakes, carrying handles, multiple d-rings and ties, motor mount fittings (to attach a Sevylor SBM 12V trolling motor), and a nylon carrying bag
The canoe is easy to inflate and the handles on each side and each end make it’s 32 Lbs weight very easy to carry. My 11 y/o daughter and I easily carried it through the woods and over some fallen trees and brush to get to our pond. Within a few minutes with kayak paddles I was able to keep it going straight and fast.
Each removable seat has a detachable over sized mesh fanny pack to hold stuff. It can easily be taken off and attached to your waist. That part is not even advertised. The seats can be cinched up very tight for forward support. The canoe has plenty of spots to secure gear with rope or “D” rings. Kayak paddles seem to work real good with the wider side wall compared to a rigid canoe.
I would not try to challenge the 500 Lbs weight limit although I am sure it could handle it. It’s a great recreational but versatile little craft and I very much recommend it.
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