Aquaglide  Navarro 145 DS Convertible Tandem Inflatable Kayak

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An intermediate crossover touring boat, the Aquaglide Navarro 145 DS Convertible tandem inflatable kayak features a stable, low rocker hull with hard bottom floor and convertible open deck.

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Features

  • Open deck cover made from 600-denier hexcell ripstop polyester provides added element protection, lasting durability, puncture-resistance and excellent UV protection
  • Optional zip-in closed deck cover (not included) provides added protection from the elements
  • Hard bottom drop-stitched floor is built for maximum durability, stiffness and performance, and can be removed easily for cleaning
  • Core 2.0 padded seat cushions features a supportive and breathable high backrest to keep you cool on warm days
  • Bottom seat pad connects to strong hook-and-loop strips running along the floor to hold seat firmly in place while paddling
  • Fully adjustable seats install easily in seconds with quick-release adjustment straps, and can be positioned for paddlers to face each other
  • Foot brace attaches to the floor as well for easy, customized height adjustment and installation
  • Zippered access cargo hold on the bow and stern allow easy retrieval of gear stored beneath the deck
  • Bungee decklace rigging provides easy access and convenient storage of drysacks and gear not stored below
  • Inflatable deck riser raises the deck for more leg room, while helping to shed water
  • Paddle holders on each side secure your paddles for hands-free use to retrieve belongings, take a break and enjoy your favorite non-paddling recreation on the water
  • Easy-to-install weedless quick-release tracking fin provides improved tracking and control on the water
  • Molded carry handles on bow and stern provide easy 2-person transport to the water; comfortable side handles allow for easy 1-person carry
  • Drain plug at the stern lets water drain easily when cleaning and rinsing the vessel
  • Transports easily and sets up quickly to get you out on the water faster—just take it out of the carrying bag, inflate the 4 chambers and paddle away
  • Duffel-style carry bag fits easily into a trunk or closet, and goes easily on the road in an RV, or as checked luggage on a flight
  • A 12V electric pump (not included) with Halkey, Roberts and Boston valve adaptors is recommended to inflate your boat quickly and easily, then topped off with a hand pump
  • 14 ft. 4 in. kayak weighs 40 lbs., has a 500 lb. capacity, and can be used as a single or tandem

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Flatwater Kayaking

Material(s)

Hexcell 600-denier ripstop polyester

Length

14 ft. 4 in.

Width

39 inches

Depth

13 inches

Weight

40 pounds

Cockpit Size

151 x 17.5 inches

Seat Type

Padded / Foam

Number of Paddlers

2-person

Paddle Included

No

Weight Capacity (lbs)

500 pounds

Tracking System

Tracking Fin

Packed Dimensions

24.5 x 22.5 x 11 inches

Reviews
5 reviews with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

2 out of 3 (67%) reviewers recommend this product

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Tincup
Canton, Ohio
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Kayak

5 years ago

This is my first kayak. My wife and I got two so we could Kayak with our grand kids. It is super easy to inflate and deflate. The grand kids sit in it deep enough that they don't fall out but can still paddle. It runs in the water great. I'm a big guy at 285 lbs and have had no issues. I would recommend this to anyone.

Height:5'10"
Experience Level:Beginner
Age:45–54
Weight:275–300 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Paul
Chicago
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent Kayak

3 years ago

I've used this kayak on Lakes Michigan and Ontario as a solo paddler and as a tandem. Solo, it handled very well in 3' and 4' swells about .75 - 1 mile offshore on Lake Ontario in Toronto with steady 10+ mph winds coming across the lake from the south. As a tandem, it handled 2' and 3' very choppy waters closer to the Lake Michigan shore in Chicago ... about .5 mi out, also in 10+ mph winds from the SE. This kayak is very stable, even when I deliberately turned it to take the Lake Ontario waves broadside. On Lake Michigan, my paddling partner and I caught a number of waves broadside, and from every other direction too, often simultaneously, and this kayak handled them all very well. The kayak's inherent bouyancy (and its hard floor and 39" width) keeps it on top of the swells. The choppiness in Chicago resulted from waves bouncing off of several peninsulas and fishing piers we were paddling past, in addition to the waves the wind and passing yachts kicked up. I've also used this boat solo in much calmer conditions on Lake Ontario and on a smaller inland lake in the Chicago area in windy conditions. It tracked and glided very well in all of the above situations. Speed? Solo on Lake Ontario, first directly into the wind, and then back to shore with the wind at my back, I covered the distance out and back in a little more than an hour (it was maybe 1.5 - 2 miles total). On Lake Michigan -- tandem -- we covered a similar N-S distance, plus the .5 mile out from shore in about 75 minutes. The speed was just fine for my/our recreational purposes. With the tandem deck cover installed for the Lake Michigan paddle (I didn't have a deck cover in Toronto) we were significantly drier than on I was Lake Ontario, though very little water sprayed over the pontoons; it primarily dripped from the paddles. BTW: if you're not familiar with the Great Lakes, they're very large, formidable bodies of water that, until I tried this boat, I would have said are best taken only in a sea kayak, even as close to shore as I was on these paddles. I've now revised my views. The Great Lakes remain large, formidable bodies of water, but I now see that a high-quality inflatable kayak can manage their close-to-shore waters, even in somewhat turbulent conditions. Set-up requires about 15 minutes. I note that on the small inland lake (this boat's maiden voyage) I was taking the kayak out of its duffel bag just as a hard shell kayaker was taking his vessel out of the water. I inflated the Navarro 145, installed the skeg and a seat, assembled my paddle, put on my life jacket, and was on the water before he finished hoisting and fastening his kayak on his SUV ... not that I was competing or anything! Drying out this kayak is more arduous than I anticipated. The tough fabric that protects the bladders definitely requires time -- and in my circumstances -- another set-up of the boat where I could wipe it down thoroughly and wait for it to dry, which wasn't exactly a short time. Be ready for this chore, which I'd say is the one drawback to this boat. A small irritant that I hope doesn't become a much bigger one: the need to switch between the Boston and Halkey-Roberts valves to inflate this boat entails changing two little vinyl washers (one black and one red) on the hand pump. It's just an extra step, and potentially a significant inconvenience. I sure hope I don't lose one of those washers. Why didn't Aquagilde use a single type of valve? Or, sticking with the current configuration (2 different valve types) simply include an extra of each washer, just in case. Surely that's an immaterial expense -- or, fine, charge me an extra $1 for them if you must. Just give me an extra of each washer! What a disappointment if one of those little bitty things goes missing! The phone call I make to order a replacement will NOT be a happy one. AG clearly thought through many details to develop this excellent kayak, but they sure missed that one.

Height:5'9"
Experience Level:Experienced
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Yes , I recommend this product
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DSnider
Cleveland, Oh
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Consider your dry out period

2 years ago

Everything about this Kayak is great, except the dry out time. It is sturdy, strong, easy to inflate and maneuver. I like that I can take it in the back of my vehicle no problem. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that you have to let it dry out before folding it back up and storing it. So, when you take it out you cannot put it away for a few hours or overnight. I ended up taking it back.

Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Experience Level:Beginner
No, I do not recommend this product
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Anonymous
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Repeated tube failures.

1 month ago

It looks like REI discontinued this...which is good. This kayak has been a huge disappointment...multiple tube failures due to faulty manufacturing...leaks turning to ruptures at the vinyl welded seams ruining multiple trips. The company sent us new tubes and even a new boat when they couldn't replace the tubes...but the failures continued.

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Anonymous
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
3 years ago
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