Sea Eagle 330
Bottom Line:
The Sea Eagle 330 scores well as an entry-level kayak at a great price. It seems to track well on mild waters and should offer some comfort (particularly for solo riders). Stability varies depending on how you stack up the boat, but it will get most riders on the water and back without issue.
Sea Eagle’s warranty tells us this boat is good to last for some time, and it tests well on durability up to Class 2.
Price Comparison:
Specs:
Brand | Sea Eagle |
Size (length x width) | 11'2" x 34" |
Weight | 26 lbs |
Capacity | 500 lbs |
Material | PVC |
Warranty | Three Years (Defects) |
Comparison to Similar Kayaks:
Sea Eagle 330 | Advanced Elements Expedition Elite | Advanced Elements Island Voyage 2 | Sea Eagle RazorLite 393rl | Sea Eagle 380x Explorer | |
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Expert Rating | 6.8 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Size | 11'2" x 34" | 13' x 32" | 11'2" x 37" | 12'10" x 28" | 12'6" x 39" |
Weight | 26 lbs | 42 lbs | 31.5 lbs | 35 lbs | 40 lbs |
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Sea Eagle 330 Review
- Easy to paddle
- Decent legroom for solo paddlers
- Very reasonably priced
- Two skegs give decent tracking
- Ideal for no-frills voyages
- Can take a while to pump up
- Its buoyancy can affect handling
Performance of the Sea Eagle 330
Overall, experts tend to agree that the Sea Eagle 330 is a good choice for novice paddlers looking for a cheap ride. Its dual skegs help to make this a reasonably good tracker, with good responsiveness.
There’s some disagreement out there regarding stability, but this appears to be tied to solo vs. tandem traveling. Reviewers note that you can expect to give up some stability for added performance here.
Testers also agree that, for the most part, the 330 is comfortable enough for short rides. It’s soft and squishy (though it doesn’t have foot supports), and tests show that, at least, you can pop your legs out of the boat easily enough to relieve any cramps or fatigue.
Some reviewers feel this boat can be awkward to pump up, and there’s even some disagreement over the bag provided. Yes – you can get everything you need to be packed into the carry case without much difficulty – but some users report that it’s not always pleasant lugging it around.
That said, experts come together to agree that the SE 330 is a great no-frills choice if you’re a novice paddler who just wants to try kayaking, before upgrading to something better suited to your needs.