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-price, can't beat it for whats included
-storage: I keep wrapped up strapped to a dolly to easily move around, minimal space in the garage taken
-slim profile, reduces drag in the water if using a trolling motor
-bimini top option, life saver in the sun!
-nice oars with hinge system to row easily if need be
Things to consider before buying:
-MOTOR: I went with a 55lb thrust trolling motor b/c I was tired of dealing with gas and gas storage. May change my mind later but it's plenty of power to just get out on the water and get a breeze. Plus it's lighter weight and easier packing
-BATTERY: if going electric, consider a 100ah deep cycle lithium phosphate battery. That will get you almost 2 hours at high speed on the water. A lot of trolling motors have a voltmeter("battery gauge") on them but that is useless with a lithium battery because the voltage stays constant until the end...don't want to think you have 100% and just quit leaving you stranded! Don't get lead acid (traditional deep cycle batteries), they're heavy as hell and don't last as many years. Lithium Phosphate are about the 1/3 of the weight and size for the same power...albeit ~2x more expensive.
-WHEELS: I have kayak wheels that work fine on this due to the narrow profile
-BIMINI TOP: This makes the kaboat at least 30% more enjoyable in the summer. It doesn't look like it covers much from the pictures but trust me, it gets your upper body out of the sun for a more enjoyable experience. And for ~$120 bucks you can't beat it. I replaced the screw hinges with easy removable pins from Lowe's.
-AIR PUMP: Get a 2 state air pump that you can set the psi to. Only inflate each side tube to about 1 psi each, then go back around and inflate to full (3-3.6psi). This helps keep from damaging the separation walls between the tubes on the inside.
STORAGE: Do not keep in a hot shed! That destroyed my first PVC boat that I had for a few years. The heat over time will cause the seams to separate. That and mice will eat it up. However, properly stored, even in a garage with reasonable temps, the boat will last for years. The seams, attachments, and transom all look to be of good quality to last if taken care of properly.
-REGISTRATION: This does come with a certificate of origin for registration purposes. I painted my reg numbers with stencils and vinyl paint, seems to be holding up.
All in all, I put about $1400 for total package with the boat, motor, battery, and battery box. Totally worth it for the hours of enjoyment!
