Weighing 39lbs, it is easy to load on the car. I am 5' 8' and can sit with my legs folded up or straight out. The Manatee is made of plastic and is short and wide with a roomy cockpit. I bought it on a whim while vacationing last year in Maine. I've seen them side by side and they are identical.(the Manatee even includes a Perception water bottle as part of the package) This is my first kayak, although I have canoed for years. I have owned many kayaks through the years and I find the Manatee to be a great little kayak for casual flatwater paddling.and well worth the price.įirst off, I should point out that as far as I can tell, the Manatee, is a re-badged Perseption Swifty. Her first word after paddling it was.'SWEET'.now she and my son want their own!

My daughter-in-law is new at paddling and after trying 4 or 5 other rec boats, she tried my Manatee. Very stable, and while she isn't a quick touring boat, she's not a barge either. Extras such as the paddle holder, the foot pegs that adjust very easily while you're paddling, a comfortable seat, and the lower seat back.which is both comfortable and makes entering and exiting the boat so much easier.īesides all of that, she's a breeze to paddle. The Manatee is great for that! I got it on sale for just over $300 and I'm impressed, not only with the way it handles, but also with the little extras that make paddling just that much more relaxing. I already have a WS Tsunami 140, but wanted a smaller, lighter boat to use for local paddles. I recently purchased a Manatee on sale from LL Bean.

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