We took our new Kokanee kayak Labor day weekend to Cocoa Beach Fla, We had a great time but after the 3rd trip out we notice it was very unstable and hard to control. we over turned it, then had to swim back to shore with it in tow. I opened the hatch and seen the hull was full of water. I drained it and double checked the seals and lid tightness. We took it out again and when we came back I check and it took on more water. I suspect it was leaking around the hatches. I took it back to the dealer and they are going to replace it. I will keep you informed.

Great kayak from Lifetime that doesn't break the bank. My wife and daughter both have enough room to fish out of it at the same time. And yes, you can stand up in it with ease. I gave it 4 stars because it needs more handles. Difficult to get to the water with only one person.

First Kayak I have owned. This kayak needs a better handle in the back to make it easier to carry. The seat backs are just made of plastic and will sometimes pop out of the clips that hold them in place. Other than the handles and seats this is a very fun kayak and I plan to own it for years to come.

I was extremely impressed with the parts customer service. I called due to losing a couple of my seat strap clips. I spent so much time looking everywhere online for it without any luck. I finally ended up calling their parts department (which I should have done first). They told me they would send me the parts free of charge and that I did not need to pay any shipping. Wow! I am extremely impressed with their customer service and I will continue purchasing their quality products. Thanks Lifetime!

We bought a single kayak this summer and tried it out not sure what we had got into..... It was so much fun and had a blast we were fighting over who got to go out next. My husband and I decided when we got home to get a second one and went with a double so we could go out together. We had even more fun. If you are looking for some fun and on the water or just want to enjoy some peaceful alone time on the water then I would not hesitate at all!

I read a lot of reviews on different kayaks before deciding on this one. I'll give my two cents on the pros and cons of this model: Pro: it's big and stable. My wife and kids were jumping into the water and climbing back onto this kayak while I was in the rear seat and it never felt close to tipping. It will never win any races, but because of its mass once you get it moving it keeps moving and tracks better than expected. If you are looking for a stable swim platform/ touring kayak, this one can fit the bill. Cons: it's big and stable. Yes, this is both its best pro and con. This thing is big and heavy. It took my family of four to get it up onto the roof rack. If you are a competitive power lifter you'll have no problem with this thing, or if you have a location where you will be sliding it in and out of the water, but if you have to load it up onto a rack you better have some strong helpers. Overall it was a good choice for me, but I might have to trailer it at some point in the future. Mine came with one of the backrest buckles cracked, and with one call to Lifetime I had a new one in a couple of days, so their customer service is very good.

I bought this Kayak the summer of 2018. I used it every weekend and had lots of fun. This thing is heavy and hard to load on top of my SUV. My buddies have lighter kayaks and they paddle once or twice and they are gliding accross the water. This monster does not glide...if you want to move you gotta paddle. Anyways, its a good entry level kayak and is still loads of fun. Comes with two seats but has a clip for a 3rd seat and is big enough to fit all three comfortably. Well worth the price.

Bought this kayak in orange over July 4th weekend on a whim. Figured my wife and I could enjoy some fun while getting some exercise in a new sport that would allow us to participate together. The kayak is a bit heavy, but easily handled by two persons. The seat backs are moulded plastic held in place by snap-in mounts and adjustable side straps. While not the most comfortable seatbacks, they do the job for the intended purpose of a kayak at this price point. The rear "handle" is a moulded grip point, not the best but it works. I intend to add a corded handle as is on the front to aide in transport. The kayak tracks well in the open but protected bay and in the local water control canals. I'm 6', she's 5'6" and we both fit comfortably in this kayak. We transport it utilizing the stock roof racks on a 2dr Ford Explorer - easy enough done by one person once you get the procedure under your belt. All in all, a great value for enjoying some fun on the water.

This is our first tandem kayak and our first sit on kayak. Overall I am very pleased with it. I found it easy to paddle, easy to navigate and it is very stable in the water. I use it mainly with me (250+ lbs and my three year old). We had an incident with it while getting on it on a platform in a fast moving river and the kayak didn't overturn when we did fall out (user error not kayak fault). My three year old likes to hang over the side and drag his arms in the water and I have no issues with it being tipsy or unstable. I would buy again at the clearance price that I purchased it all.

I have owned this kayak for approximately a year now. It has room for two adults and 1 child. I used this last summer with my wife and 10 year old daughter in our local lake. The kayak is very stable and moves at a steady pace even though it has some weight to it. The maneuvering capability is sufficient; you may have to make a few more side to side motions to keep on track while paddling. I also customized this kayak for fishing, and it works out great for stashing gear and holding your poles. Please note that this kayak is heavy, and takes a lot to get used to if you are going to use this by yourself. The size is nice and doesn't look that long, until you try to stand it upright to put on top of your car. I could never get enough holding power, so I installed 3 additional handles so I would be able to pick it up to place on top of the car. I also had to buy an attachment for my bike rack. It's a bar that sticks out and act as a 2nd person once you place the kayak in the corner. Even though there are minor drawbacks to this kayak, I am still giving it 5 stars because the kayak has done everything I've asked of it. The price was also nice, it holds 3 people, and this is a solid body kayak. For family trips and fishing this is a sure thing.