Inflatable kayak "Burbot": reviews

Kayak "Burbot" is an inflatable vessel with a length of 2.4 to 5.4 meters. The unit belongs to budget high-speed tourist vessels. It consists of a pair of airborne air compartments in protective covers made of cloth and a bottom connected to them. The boat can be used for walking, fishing, overcoming of ferries, and some models are suitable for long trips. Consider some modifications to this swimming device, as well as feedback on them.

Description

Kayak "Burbot" has several modifications, differing in overall dimensions and carrying capacity. Consider the device of the vessel on the example of the 150th variation. With a length of 2.9 meters, the boat has a side height of 260 mm, a lifting capacity of 150 kg, a draft of about 130 mm. The weight of the swimming device together with the cylinders is 6.5 kg.

New models have a pointed nose that improves the running index and seaworthiness. The kayak is equipped with a smooth lift of stern and nose. Thanks to this, the approach of water under the hull is carried out with a small angle of attack and a small hydraulic resistance.

Also, the extended nose allows the front passenger to move forward, which makes the boat a full two-seater vessel. Inflatable cylinders are inserted in the sleeves in the form of pipes, attached to the bottom of a special awning material and elements of the deck. For the sitting there are rucksacks or inflatable chairs (not included). There are also no rowlocks for rowing.

Features

A new kayak "Burbot" is issued with a marking similar to the previous samples. The length of the cockpit in centimeters and the carrying capacity (in kilograms) are indicated. Due to the increase in the length of the stern and nose, the vessel increased by 55 cm in this indicator. If we compare "Pike" and "Burbot", it can be noted that the second model is less comfortable and not so fast.

There are no built-in skirts and upper compartments for tools and clothes. But hermetic backpacks are placed on the bottom, do not require packaging on individual bags, like a competitor. Between the seats of oarsmen and passengers, you can freely change the distance. Cylinders from American special fabric are analogues of the British "Kerrington". They come complete, pre-checked for leaks.

Inflatable kayak "Burbot-100"

For comparison, consider the parameters of the 100 series. The boat is ranked as lightweight universal inflatable boats. Suitable for fishermen, hunters, athletes and tourists, who are attracted by the movement of swimming. The main advantage of "Nalima-100" is a small mass, which makes it much easier to transport and bring to working condition.

The pointed, raised nose improves the performance of the kayak, contributes to the reduction of water washout and wave resistance. The two-layer vessel is equipped with a pair of pneumatic cylinders inserted in the provided covers. The bottom part is made of PVC material on a cord made of lavsan. The vessel is convenient for transportation, but requires careful treatment.

Characteristics

Kayak "Nalim-100" has the following technical plan parameters:

• Purpose - fishing, tourism, entertainment.
• The width is 92 cm.
• The height of the board is 27 cm.
• The device of the cylinder is a two-layer type.
• Elements of the frame are absent.
• The bottom is an external type.
• Weight - 6 kg.
• Capacity - 1 person.
• The length is 2.4 m.
• The index of carrying capacity is 100 kg.

Test

Next, consider how the boat behaves on the water. Kayak "Burbot-225" weighs 8 kg, is a standard design with a pair of inflatable cylinders and a bottom of PVC. The package includes the ship itself and a repair kit. Seats need to be bought additionally.

The boat is operated by an oar with one blade. This is not entirely convenient, as the probability of splashes on the passenger increases. Some craftsmen adapt the steering wheel (it turns out a kind of catamaran). For this, a thick fishing line, a steering wheel and pedals are used. This design greatly simplifies the control, while the characteristics are practically not affected, not counting the appearance. During the tests on the descent, the inflatable vessel showed good buoyancy and speed, with full load and light weight.

Kayak "Burbot-300": reviews

Responses of the owners indicate that the boat in question is an unpretentious and reliable kayak for fishing. Its main advantage is affordable price and light weight. With a mass of 10 kg and a length of 4.4 m, the triple "Nalim" with domestic cylinders costs about 12 thousand rubles.

Among the pluses users noted the following:

• Light weight, easy to carry.
• Comfort in maintenance and repair.
• Decent seaworthiness and load-carrying capacity.
• Possibility of modification (installation of an outboard motor or a steering wheel).

By cons, consumers rank uncomfortable management, weak equipment. In the rest the kayak showed excellent results for its class.

Repairs

The vessel under consideration has a high draft, which allows it to overcome any shallow water and remote currents. The bottom is quite firm, but under certain circumstances it can be damaged. In the kit there is a repair kit that will help to quickly solve the problem. As evidenced by the responses of the owners, the patch is put in a few minutes, holds for a long time and reliably.

If we compare "Burbot" and "Pike" on the basic parameters, it can be noted that they are produced by one firm - the KB "Stalker". At the same time, "Pike" also shows itself as a reliable boat. However, "Burbot" is somewhat more spacious. This makes it possible to transport up to 4 adult passengers on the 300th version.

In conclusion

Kayak "Burbot", the reviews of which are presented above, proved to be a very reliable boat, given its affordable cost. The design is simple, made of high quality materials. Consumers note its high maintainability and stability in the opposite or lateral wave. The popularity of this series is also increasing due to a wide range of modifications, the possibility of installing domestic or foreign cylinders, as well as a hinged motor and steering wheel. In general, the considered swimming device is a universal inflatable kayak fully justifying itself in the business.