Suited for paddling on rivers, lakes and streams, the single-person Sevylor Rio inflatable canoe (model KCC305HF 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 repair kit and nylon carry bag. Specifications:
- Color: Green
- Length overall (LOA): 9 feet, 7 inches
- Beam: 3 feet, 2 inches
- Weight: 25 pounds
- Maximum engine power: Sevylor SBM 12V motor
- Capacity: 1 persons
- Weight capacity: 350 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 Rio 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 1 bucket seat, 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 Rio is not the best whitewater kayak, nor is it the best touring kayak , but for the price, it’s the perfect multi-purpose boat. I use mine to paddle rivers, lakes and the ocean. It has enough agility to manuver around rocks and through rapids, and if you paddle evenly, it will track reasonably well on flat water. The thick cover protecting the tubes is so much better than the Tahiti-type boats, that I never wory about springing a leak. The seat is very comfortable and elevated a few inches off of the bottom of the boat to help keep your backside dry. It’s not a true self-bailer, but there is a plug in the rear that can be removed to allow water to drain if you’re in big waves or whitewater. Overall, I’m very pleased with my little Sevylor Rio. For a kayak, it is extremely stable, even when fishing; it’s easy and comfortable to paddle, and it is very well-built.
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