My wife and I bought this for occasional use on our yearly trip to the mountains. We wanted a tandem kayak and looked online for a used kayak. We are not professional kayakers so we weren't looking for an ultra performance kayak. A lot of the used kayaks online were in horrible condition. The new ones (brand names) were well over $1000. So we found this kayak out our local sporting goods store. We've had this for 3 years now and everything works as brand new. The kayak is 10ft long so it's one of the shorter tandem kayaks, which is a perk for us. We bought seat pads and the stock seat backs work well. As mentioned this isn't the most performance kayak out there, buts it's doesn't cost as a performance one does. For occasional trips to the lakes for fun relaxing floating around the water that doesn't brake the bank...This is the perfect kayak.

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.

I just purchased this yesterday for me and my son to use together. It is very heavy for me to move without any side handles. It rides nice and we enjoyed it. I do not like how the center storage compartment is opened up to the width of the seats my stuff slid and was unreachable and after coming back on shore I had to tip the boat all the way up to get it. I will be using some kind of net from not on and leave the strings connected somewhere in the hull. Side envoy sticker ripped when pulling off the plastic cover that was disappointing too.

We bought this kayak because we like the feature of two people being able to use it at once. The kids love taking it to the lake and paddling around for hours. We have thought about getting another kayak or even a paddle board from lifetime. Love their products and recommend them all the time.

I bought this Kokanee Kayak as well as the small 6 foot child Kayak. We love them both. Used them many times on the lake this year. The sit on top position makes it extremely easy to use. The Kokanee Kayak is big enough to fit 3 people. My wife and I would paddle with our little one onboard while our 7 year old zipped around us on hers. Looking forward to many years of family fun. The movable seats also allow for a single rider to sit centrally onboard. The width of the kayak is great on choppy water providing stability. Lastly Lifetimes customer service is great. They helped me get extra parts and were fast and friendly. Would recommend there water sports products to everyone.

Bought last year and right away the cheap plastic seats buckle in the middle according to lifetime they do not have a upgrade or even recommend one the way the seat straps are you will have to modify the attachment to the kayak as i have not found a attachment like lifetime has on kayak so add more money to kayak to be able to use

I’ve had my Kokanee for about 4years now and I love it! It’s stable, great for beginners. Always in tow when I’m family camping every summer. Even managed ok on Lake Tahoe. This durable steady vessel will always be in my fleet for my buds or anyone who may be scared of capsizing.

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!

Bought this and a Pacer for my boys' birthdays. Tried them out for the first time today. Good times! The Kokanee is quite stable. It's a little heavy and bulky on land, but handled easily enough by two people. Handles well in the water. I purchased padded seat bottoms, as I was told a long trip would be uncomfortable without them. Only complaint I can possible come up with is it was missing a couple small parts.

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.