Updated on 12/1/2024
The Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Kayak Pro Carbon is a top-of-the-line kayak designed for performance and durability. Its exterior measures 15'6" x 30', while the interior dimensions are 14'10" x 21'. When deflated, it has a compact size of 37" x 23" x 10". The interior tube is 10" high and 4" thick, providing excellent stability and buoyancy.
Despite its impressive size, the kayak is lightweight, weighing only 45 lbs. It has a maximum weight capacity of 750 lbs., accommodating two people and their gear comfortably. The materials used in its construction are of the highest quality, with the kayak being fully constructed using Drop Stitch Technology and 1000 Denier Reinforced PVC. The seams are overlapped, ensuring excellent durability and longevity.
The Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl features three recessed one-way air valves, making inflation a breeze. It only takes approximately 8 minutes to inflate the kayak to the recommended PSI of 10. The package also comes with an adjustable flexbrace footrest, providing 20 different positions for optimal comfort and paddle control.
Now let's address some frequently asked questions about the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Kayak Pro Carbon:
1. What is the difference between the "pro package" and "pro carbon tandem package"?
The only difference between the 473rl Pro and Pro Carbon packages is that the latter includes two upgraded AB50 Carbon Fiber Paddles instead of the standard AB40 paddles. The upgraded paddles are made with super light, super strong carbon fiberglass shafts and fiberglass reinforced nylon resin asymmetrical spoon blades, offering featherweight paddling ease, upper balance support, and uncompromising strength and durability.
2. Is this kayak self-bailing or a bathtub boat? The Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Kayak has two open and close drain valves, making it self-bailing. It is constructed with 1000 Denier Reinforced material and fully utilizes Drop Stitch Technology, ensuring exceptional performance and water resistance. For more visuals and information, please visit the Sea Eagle website.
3. How would this kayak perform in salt water and open ocean conditions without breaking waves? All Sea Eagle inflatable boats, boards, and kayaks are suitable for both fresh and salt water. The 473RL is a great inflatable kayak for intermediate paddlers, but it is mainly designed for flat water conditions. If you plan to kayak in the ocean, we recommend our Explorer Series Kayaks (300X, 380X, or 420X), which are suitable for Class IV rapids.
4. Does the kayak come with the adjustable flexbrace footrest as shown in purchased photo reviews? Yes, the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Kayak comes with an attached flexbrace footrest. This footrest is fully adjustable to 20 different positions, accommodating paddlers of all sizes. The kayak features the remodeled flexbrace system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between "pro package" and "pro carbon tandem package"?
Thank you for your interest in Sea Eagle kayaks. The only difference between the 473rl Pro and Pro Carbon packages is the later includes two upgraded AB50 Carbon Fiber Paddles instead of two standard AB40 paddles. The upgraded AB50 Carbon Fiber Paddles are made with super light, super strong carbon fiberglass shafts and fiberglass reinforced nylon resin asymmetrical spoon blades which offer featherweight paddling ease, upper balance support and uncompromising strength and durability. You may also like to know that by purchasing from 'ehome' on Amazon, an authorized Amazon Sea Eagle dealer since 2013, the famous Sea Eagle 3-year warranty is also valid. (Our authorized dealer status can be confirmed on Sea Eagle’s website. Scroll to bottom of Sea Eagle’s main web page, click ‘Dealers’, click ‘FL’ and you will see our parent company EverythingHOME listed – known as ehome on Amazon.) If Amazon does not currently have us rotated as the seller featured in the main “Buy Box” offer at the top-right of this listing page, to ensure you purchase from Amazon seller, ‘ehome’, please scroll down to find us among other sellers listed below the main featured offer for this item and add to your cart under our name. Thank you again and we hope we can help!
Is this Kayak Self bailing or a batub boat?
Thank you for your interest in Sea Eagle Boats. Our 473rl Razorlite Kayak has 2 open and close drain valves. It is made of 1000 Denier Reinforced material and fully constructed with Drop Stitch Technology. Please see the Sea Eagle website for more pictures and videos on this kayak.
How would this kayak do in salt water and how would it do in open ocean, swells, currents, etc., but not breaking waves?
Thank you for your interest in Sea Eagle Boats. All our inflatable boats boards and kayaks are suitable for both fresh and salt water. The 473RL is a great inflatable kayak suitable for intermediate paddlers, however it is only classified for up to Class II Rapids, and is basically a flat water kayak. If you wanted to kayak in the ocean, we would recommend our Explorer Series Kayaks, the 300X, 380X or 420X which is suitable for up to Class IV rapids.
Come with the adjustable flexbrace footrest because the purchased photo reviews show another system?
Thank you for your interest in Sea Eagle Boats. Our Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Kayak kays comes with an attached flexbrace footrest which is fully adjustable to 20 different positions for any size paddler but attached. (This has been remodeled a few years back to have this type of flexbrace system.)
