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BOTE Aero Zeppelin Inflatable Tandem Kayak Package

About This Item

SPECS:

  • Height: 6”
  • Weight: 41 lbs.
  • Width: 38”
  • Length: 12'6"
  • Optimal floor inflation: 10-15 PSI
  • Optimal pontoon inflation: 2-3 PSI
  • Optimal seat inflation: 6-8 PSI

DESIGN:

  • Inflatable kayak that converts to a tandem kayak when needed
  • Engineered recreational use on rivers, lakes, and the open water
  • Recommended for advanced kayakers

FEATURES:

  • Designed for tough travel with the ability to handle multiple different water types
  • Virtually indestructible PVC skin containing tens of thousands of fibers that become taught
  • Travels conveniently in a portable bag during transport
  • Front-piece is designed for a GoPro camera or many other devices
  • Traction built into flooring for ease walking across
  • Chair moves to multiple seating positions, or use tandem and solo labeled positioning for easy set-up
  • Magnet carries accessories on flooring, allowing preparedness for travel items
  • D-rings allow strapping down of coolers or other large travel belongings
  • Drain holes let out sitting water
  • 12’6” length, 38” width, and a 600 lb. weight capacity are ready for carrying extra loads
  • Easy to move around and easy to get into from the lake, river, or ocean using handles—in front, in back, and on both sides
  • Side straps hold paddles for easily carrying the boat with rowing items from one spot to another on the shore or releasing hands from paddle for free drifting in smooth and easy waters
  • 3 inflation valves create redundant buoyancy
  • Removable flooring enhances stability and allows versatility
  • Stretch pocket carries phones, water bottles, or other traveling accessories
  • Tie-down bungee cording holds onto items
  • Chairs pack up tightly when deflated
  • Larger fin is removable
  • Slide-in receivers for Bucket Rac or other Rac accessories
  • Includes 1 chair, repair kit, hand pump, and travel bag
  • Web ID: 21CQMAZPPLNR126XXPSK
  • SKU: 21851278
Carry Weight 41 lbs
Dimensions 12' 6" L x 38" W x 6" H
Inflatable Yes
Length 12' 6"
Materials Virtually indestructible PVC skin
Max Weight Capacity 600 lbs
Paddle Included No
Recommended Use Recreation
Seat Style 1-2 person sit-on-top

REVIEWS

4.7
100%
Recommended

152 Reviews

Received incentive

Love It!

I just took the boat out for the first time this week and it is really good even in windy conditions, you can still stand up on the boat and fish, I would recommend this boat just be careful if you catch big fish that has pointy fins Because they can poke small holes in your boat. I had to put one patch on my boat already but it didn’t cause me a problem while I was on the water, I just noticed it when I got back to shore.

Great Kayak For The River!

Really great kayak. Easy to setup, very stable, great for the rivers of NC. Can stand easily and fly/fish from. I do wish it bailed water a bit better.

Nice But…

First and foremost, does NOT come with two seats, as shown in pictures. Also, does NOT come with paddle as shown in photos. The packaging is pretty much useless as it shows nothing of what is inside. Bote’s website is also less than helpful. Disregard online reviews as well because many describe receiving two seats and a paddle. Other than those glaring omissions, a very well made product that has many nice features. I’d recommend it but just know the specifics of what you’re purchasing.

Good Boat, Bad Sales

The boat is great, it's a Bote! It's teased a lot as tandem, which is what I was looking for - but the second seat is not available for months now. So risk my luck, buying the single seat, hoping the second one will become available - just to find out the new config is two seats by default. (Which makes the availability of a second seat even worse...)

Kenny

We love our Zeppelin! The quality is amazing. Very sturdy and glides well in the water. It is also easy to clean and to pack up. No regrets!

Joseph

Absolutely love this paddleboard/kayak. My 6 year old can pump this thing up in under 10 minutes. It is heavy once out of the bag for one person. Definitely would/will recommend to others.

Scott U

Love my Zeppelin..using it as we speak in the Florida Keys mangroves. Awesome product! LOVE IT

Great Qualty

Haven't even inflated it yet but took it out of the box and unfolded it. Awesome!!

Zeppelin Review

We have a lono, deus and now a zeppelin. It is the easiest to inflate and deflate and probably the fastest in the water. That being said, it is less comfortable than the other two and if you use it as a tandem kayak it takes on water.

Preliminary Assessment

Haven't taken it out on the water yet but received it within a day or two of ordering which is insanely fast. Got it unpacked, inflated, etc to make sure there were no immediate issues and this thing feels amazingly sturdy. Can't wait to get it out on the water for a full test.

Terrapin

Have only had one chance to take out my new Zeppelin but love it so far. Very sturdy.

Florida Travel Vlogger Approves!!!

Versatile, stable, fun and cool looking. I use it for my youtube channel making video on Florida beaches, lakes and springs. See my full unboxing and review at www.youtube.com/RixRoadTrips

Sam

Two major takeaways for me. First, everything fits into a nice bag. Second, you can make it a one seater or a two seater. Awesome kayak. I have been recommending to everyone that I know.

Cool Transportable Kayak

This thing is really convenient and cool. It's great to be able to roll a 12'6” kayak around in a bag that can be put into the back of an SUV for easy transport. I look forward to using it more in the future.

Paddling X2!

My hubby has a Bote inflatable SUP and he loves it, so he bought me a Bote inflatable kayak. It's wonderful! A little heavier than I expected, but it's sturdy and glides easily through the water. The reason it didn't get 5-stars is that we've been waiting on a second seat so that we can both enjoy it for nearly 2 months...

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