Sevylor XK17 Ocean Kayak


Best Uses: Sea kayaking, beginner ocean kayakers, touring, families, people with LOTS of gear, fishing, scuba diving

Brand: Sevylor

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Number of Paddlers: 1 – 3 people (or easily fits two adults and two small children)Sevylor XK17 inflatable kayak

Stats: Length 16’ 7”, Width 38″, Weight 45.5 lbs., Load Capacity 800 lbs.

Accessories Included: Two seats, two footrests, high pressure pump, sturdy carry bag

Optional Accessories: Sail kit, rudder, foot control

Kayak Material: Sevytex three-layer Polyester/PVC sandwich fabric

Pros: Self-bailing, comfortable, maneuvers well, quite stable, compact, easy to get in and out of, huge load capacity, lots of room for gear, tracking is decent

Cons: Speed could be better, seats can sometimes slide

More About the Sevylor XK17 Ocean Kayak

This is an interesting inflatable kayak. I personally think it is one of the best Sevylor kayaks that they offer. It is specifically designed for ocean use and offers tons of room for two to three people or else for two adults and two small children. Consequently it is ideal for families, for heavier people who might want a little extra room or for someone paddling with a ton of gear.

The XK17 is stable and should be no problem if someone wanted to do some fishing or scuba diving. Also it is self bailing which is great if you happen to be in some heavier water. It is not the fastest boat on the market but the extra length that it provides makes it very appealing.

The Sevylor XK17 as compared to other Inflatable Kayaks

Sevylor XK17 pic

Sevylor is near the bottom of great manufacturers of inflatable kayaks. They have yet to gain a reputation for quality and extremely rugged inflatable kayaks like many other companies have.

Their boats are still made in China and I personally think the quality of many of their kayaks is questionable. That being said, I do believe that the XK17 is one of their better models and will offer stability and a lot of great features.

Another kayak to consider in this price range would be the Sea Eagle Explorer kayaks. Like this Sevylor inflatable kayak, the Sea Eagle kayaks are not going to be the fastest in the water. However in my opinion they will give you a much better product that can last a lifetime if it is cared for properly.

If however you are looking specifically for a sea kayak then another great product to look at would be the Aire Sea Tiger. This kayak will cost more money, but is much faster and comes with a phenomenal ten year warranty.

My point is that if you are willing to spend the $800 or $900 on this kayak, I would rather spend it on the Sea Eagle 380X (which actually may cost a little less). If you have a lot more to spend then you may want to look at the Aire kayaks or even the higher end Innova kayaks.

Final Thoughts on the Sevylor XK17 Ocean Kayak

This is a decent inflatable kayak and there are lots of positives including the fact that it is very long. However, if length is not a big requirement I would personally spend my  thousand dollars on a different kayak.

Pro Sevylor XK17 Ocean KayakSevylor XK17 kids

  • Self-bailing
  • Maneuvers well
  • Quite stable
  • Compact
  • Easy to get in and out of
  • Huge load capacity
  • Lots of room for gear
  • Tracking is decent – better with use of rudder

Against Sevylor XK17 Ocean Kayak

  • Speed could be better
  • Seats can sometimes slide
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