Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Review
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The New and Improved Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Inflatable Catamaran-Kayak-Boat is here! It’s a great improvement over the old 435ps PaddleSki. The design changes of this amazing boat take it to a whole new level of fun and excitement! You can do it all with the boat: paddle, motor, fish, sail, and camp.
The improved features of the all-new Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki:
- Redesigned hull with five separate, air chambers for added safety
- New rigid, high-pressure, inflatable drop-stitch floor
- Improved swivel seats
- Custom removable transom
- Universal Scotty Mounting Pads for attaching accessories
- Ability to accept up to a 6 HP gas motor
- Canopy Attachment System for the optional Sun & Rain Canopy
- And so much more that you’ll discover in the specification and feature sections below
The Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki is a hybrid inflatable boat that offers amazing versatility! This unique crossover between an inflatable catamaran, a kayak with drop-stitch technology, and a motorboat has the benefits of each in an all-in-one package that is remarkably stable, fast, rigid, and rugged.
The PaddleSki’s catamaran hull design features two widely spaced inflatable tubes that allow it to glide through the water with minimal resistance while also providing a solid well-balanced hull.
The Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki offers incredible advantages and it is inflatable too! It folds down to a fraction of its inflated size making it a breeze to transport and store. No bulky expensive roof racks are needed when taking this boat to the water. No need for a trailer either.
Other Sea Eagle inflatable boats that might interest you are the SE9 Motormount Inflatable Boats, Inflatable Sport Runabouts, and FastCat 12 Catamaran Inflatable Boat.
Can You Row in the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki?
I spoke with Sea Eagle to see if the new 437ps PaddleSki works with their QuikRow Kit. Unfortunately, they don’t know. Their response was, “We are not sure if it will work with the QuikRow because the new model has not been tested for use with the QuikRow as of yet.”
The old 435ps PaddleSki was not only compatible they sold discounted Sea Eagle 435ps PaddleSki QuikRow 4-in-1 package. Hopefully, the 437ps PaddleSki will be compatible with the QuikRow Kit too.
I’ll let you know what I find out as new tests are done.
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Are Best Used For:
- Ocean
- Bays
- Lakes
- Marshes
- Flatwater Rivers
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Camping
- Paddling
- Motoring
Top, Front and Side Views – Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki
Specifications – Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki
(compare all Sea Eagle inflatable boats)
| Structure Type | Inflatable |
| Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Person Capacity | 2 |
| Seating Configuration | Solo, Tandem |
| Paddler Size | Up to 2 Larger Adults |
| Cockpit Type | Open with Swivel Seat(s) |
| Hull Weight | 67 lbs |
| Length | 14′ 4″ |
| Beam Width | 4′ |
| Interior | 11′ 6″ x 21″ |
| Load Capacity | 2 Persons or 650 lbs |
| Deflated | 36″ x 21″ x 12″ |
| Chambers | 5 (2-port, 2-starboard, 1-floor) |
| Tube Diameter | 14″ |
| Air Valves | 5 Recessed, One-Way Air Valves |
| Inflation Time | 10 min |
| Seam | Quadruple Overlap |
| Material | 1000 Denier Reinforced Fabric |
| Floor | 1000 Denier Reinforced, High-Pressure, Drop-Stitch Floor |
| Inflation Pressure | Side Chambers 3.2 psi, Floor 8-10 psi |
| Engine Capacity | 6 hp gas (max motor weight 60 lbs, 15″ shaft) |
Standard Features of the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki
- NMMA Certified
- NEW rigid, high-pressure, inflatable, drop-stitch floor
- Incredibly fuel-efficient, minimal draft, near-zero drag, catamaran hull design
- Five separate, independent, air chambers for added safety
- Removable transom improves storability and portability by allowing a smaller profile fold
- Seven, conveniently located, high-strength, carry/grab handles
- Two Universal Scotty Mounting Pads for attaching optional Scotty accessories
- Canopy Attachment System for the optional Sun & Rain Canopy
- Rolls up and stows in almost any car
- Can take up to a 6 hp outboard motor
- Travels up to 16 mph with a 5 hp outboard motor
- EZ-Attach on/off seating system
- Completely self-bailing
- Gas or electric motor options
- Non-slip, EVA foam deck padding
- Anti-splash, protective, rubbing strake bumper
- High-strength bow D-ring
- Printed owner’s manual with instructions
For a wealth of additional information, check out the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Owner’s Manual.
Key Features of the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki
Catamaran Kayak Hull Design
A unique design feature of the PaddleSki is its catamaran-style hull with widely spaced inflatable tubes that allows the center cockpit floor to ride 4″ above the waterline. This greatly reduces drag on the water making it faster and well-balanced.
5 Safety Air Chambers
The 437ps PaddleSki has 5 separate air chambers for added safety. In the highly unlikely chance that one of the chambers fails, this boat will easily remain afloat to ensure your safety and anyone else with you.
Rigid, High-Pressure, Inflatable Floor
The new rigid, high-pressure, inflatable drop-stitch floor is created by joining the top and bottom fabric layers with tens of thousands of high-tensile strength threads. This design allows the floor to be inflated up to 10 psi which provides stability, buoyancy, and a rigid floor stable enough to stand on. Great for fishing!
Custom Removable Transom
The custom removable transom improves storability and portability by allowing a smaller profile fold.
Attach Up To A 6 HP Gas Motor
The transom provides the ability to attach an electric motor or gas motor up to 6 HP. You can reach speeds up to 16 mph with the pictured Honda 5S which is part of the Honda Motor Package.
Canopy Attachment System
The PaddleSki has a canopy attachment system for attaching the optional Sun & Rain Canopy.
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Discount Packages
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – Solo Start-up Package
The Solo Start-up Package (Model Number 437PSK_ST) is a great two-person package for anyone who may already have a suitable motor whether that be an electric motor or gas.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Swivel Seat for PaddleSki
- 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddle
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – 2-Person Swivel Seat Package
The 2-Person Swivel Seat Package (Model Number 437PSK_SW) is a great two-person package for anyone who may already have a motor.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Two Swivel Seats for PaddleSki
- Two 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddles
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – Watersnake Motor Package
The Watersnake Motor Package (Model Number 437PSK_WSM) is the perfect two-person package for anyone wanting an electric motor with speeds up to 4 mph.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Two Swivel Seats for PaddleSki
- Watersnake Venom 34
- Two 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddles
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – 50w Solar Boat Package
The Watersnake Motor Package (Model Number 437PSK_S50) is the perfect two-person package for anyone wanting an electric motor with speeds up to 4 mph, sun and wind canopy, and the added benefit of a 50W self-charging solar panel.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Two Swivel Seats for PaddleSki
- Solar 50 Canopy
- 50W Solar Panel
- Watersnake Venom 34
- Trolling Motor Power Center
- Two 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddles
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – 110w Solar Boat Package
The Watersnake Motor Package (Model Number 437PSK_S110) is the perfect two-person package for anyone wanting an electric motor with speeds up to 4 mph, sun and wind canopy, and the added benefit of a 110W self-charging solar panel.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Two Swivel Seats for PaddleSki
- Solar 110 Canopy
- 110W Solar Panel
- Watersnake Venom 34
- Trolling Motor Power Center
- Two 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddles
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki – Honda Motor Package
The Honda Motor Package (Model Number 437PSK_HM) is the two-person top-of-the-line package for anyone wanting a reliable, efficient, gas motor that provides speeds up to 16 mph and over 40 mins of full-throttle runtime.
Features:
- 437ps Paddleski Hull
- Two Swivel Seats for PaddleSki
- Honda 5S Outboard Motor
- Two 7’10” AB30 Four-Part Paddles
- Boat Carry Bag for PaddleSki
- SUP Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
- Repair Kit
Optional Accessories for the Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki
Here are some optional accessories worth considering. Some of these should be included in the discount packages.
I had a conversation with Sea Eagle and was told that discount packages may change in the future if certain accessories become popular. Maybe they’ll include some of the following accessories in the future.
AB30 7’10” Four-Part Paddle
Get a second Sea Eagle AB30 7’10” four-part paddle. I’m not sure why the discount packages don’t have two paddles. You’ll probably want a second for when you are tandem paddling.
BP12 Single Stage Electric Pump with Battery
The BP12 Single Stage Electric Pump can make inflation even easier. There are two versions of the pump with or without the battery. The one you need will depend on where you’ll be pumping up your PaddleSki.
Sun and Rain Canopy
When out on the water, it’s nice to have shade from the sun and protection from the rain. The 437ps PaddleSki comes preinstalled with the Canopy Attachment System for the optional Sun & Rain Canopy. When not in use the canopy easily folds down and out of the way.
Scotty Accessories
Scotty accessories are incredibly popular. Fishing rod holders, cup holders, Go Pro mounts, mounts for electronics, and more… Scotty has you covered. Just attach your desired accessory to one of the two Universal Scotty Mounting Pads.
If Sea Eagle doesn’t carry the Scotty accessory you’re looking for OutdoorPlay will.
Watersnake Venom SX 34lb Thrust Electric Motor
If you want a PaddleSki with a trolling motor, you’ll save money buying the Watersnake Motor Package.
If you’re buying the Honda Motor Package, you might have a need for the Watersnake Venom SX 34lb Thrust Electric Motor too.
Minn Kota Trolling Motor Power Center
If you plan to use an electric motor with your PaddleSki, I’d recommend the Minn Kota Trolling Motor Power Center. The Power Center fits 24 and 27-size batteries and allows easy access to external battery terminals without the need to open the box to access the battery directly.
The Power Center includes:
- LED battery meter display
- Two 12-volt cigarette lighter-style plugs for accessories
- Two manual reset circuit breakers. A 15 amp for the accessory plugs and a 60 amp for the trolling motor.
QuikSail Kit
The Sea Eagle QuickSail fist the 437ps PaddleSki turning it into a sailboat. No need to buy two different boats. Sea Eagle has you covered.
For more information on the QuickSail, check out our article Sea Eagle QuikSail Universal Kayak Sail Kits.
Sea Eagle EZ-Cart
If you are by yourself or have to go far to get to your put-in, a Sea Eagle EZ-Cart will be of great help.
Sea Eagle 437ps PaddleSki Instructional Videos
Who Are Sea Eagle Boats?
Sea Eagle Boats is a family-owned and run company located in New York. They have had a stellar reputation for making high-quality inflatable boats since 1968 and each of the boats in their lineup is a testimony to their excellence in the inflatable boat industry.
Sea Eagle Boats are lightweight, extremely durable, compact, easy to carry and transport, and above all fun! These inflatable boats pack down into carry bags and can be stowed as luggage when traveling or stored in a car, SUV, van, truck, RV, or yacht. You can get Sea Eagles to almost any body of water for leisure, recreation, fishing, tending, rescue, and more.
If you’d like to learn more, I’ve put together the Best Sea Eagle Kayaks For 2023 with Buyer’s Guide. In this guide, I ranked and reviewed the best Sea Eagle inflatable kayaks, along with my top 5 choices, so you can pick the best one.
Sea Eagle Guarantee and Warranties
Sea Eagle 4-Month Trial Guarantee: Try a Sea Eagle Risk-Free for 120 days! “If you’re not totally happy with your boat, just return it in good condition for a full refund of your purchase price.”
Sea Eagle 3-Year Limited Warranty: 3-year limited warranty against any manufacturing defects.
Sea Eagle 3-Year Extended Hull Warranty: In addition to the limited 3-year warranty, Sea Eagle offers a 3-Year Extended Hull Warranty to give you 6 years of total warranty against any manufacturing defects.
Certifications
The Sea Eagle 420x Explorer inflatable kayaks have met the manufacturing standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) for design, construction, and safety and have been certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
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