I bought this kayak for double duty as a tandem for the family and a solo for myself. It is a little small for a true tandem, but when the front seat is removed and the rear seat is moved to the center position, it works well as a solo. The nice thing about this short tandem boat is that it's easy to haul in the bed of a truck, no rack required. The only space for flush-mount pole holders is on the rear, which kind of interferes with the cargo net back there. I also need to install some carry handles on the sides for solo trips- it's heavy for a solo kayak. I had the kayak shipped to my house. It came with two small holes on either side of the rear. I was able to plastic weld the HDPE back together with scraps from my pole-holder installation. Overall, I am satisfied with this kayak for what it is.

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.

We paddled around a lake on this kayak for 3 days and quite enjoyed it. As many other reviewers mentioned, it’s not designed to go fast but rather for its capacity and stability. While it’s no problem for 2 of the 180lbs+ members of my family to paddle together on the Lifetime Kokanee, I find it easier to navigate as a single kayak due to the lighter load. Overall, I highly recommend this kayak if you want a well-priced sit-on kayak with the flexibility of paddling double. One thing I want to mention about This pick up order is that it arrived 3 days after the estimated delivery date- I was almost worried that it wouldn’t arrive before our camping trip as there was no tracking information available online. Good thing it finally came! I really appreciated the staff for helping us load the kayak onto the roof rack.

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!

An excellent open kayak that comfortably fits two grown adults. Great construction and like its name, will last a Lifetime. My son is 6' 4" and I'm 5' 11" and there is plenty of room for the both of us. The kayak is a little heavy for one person to easily load up on the car, but can be done. Once in the water the kayak is very stable and easy to maneuver. The storage compartment runs the entire length of the kayak giving plenty of storage room. The adjustable seat backs are comfortable and are easy to remove and relocate to go from a tandem to a single person kayak. Plenty of scupper holes throughout the kayak. I highly recommend this product. I received this as a gift and when I got it one of the storage covers were missing. Called the Lifetime costumer service and they sent one free of charge.

After a few months of ownership, I find the clip that holds one of the seats missing (these gray clips are not sturdy at all) and a clip that snaps th seat strap into the side of the kayak is missing. I'm going to have to stock up on parts, or re-engineer the fasteners on this kayak.

I inherited a used Kokanee that was missing some parts. I contacted your customer service to price the parts. Your representatives were extremely helpful and sent me the missing parts for free! Because of your customer service, you have made me a huge Lifetime fan. I am now looking at single kayaks, and I will choose a Lifetime. Thank you!

The best gift from my Sister I and so happy

I needed a replacement hatch cover and Lifetime customer service thoroughly impressed me. Thanks!