KL Industries Sun Dolphin Aruba 10' Sit-in Kayak (Yellow)

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Product Description

Perfect for family fun on the water. The Water Quest 10' Sit-in Kayak tracks and paddles with ease while offering maximum stability. It is versatile, lightweight and great for all different ages.

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Product Details

• Size: 10'0
• Color: Yellow
• Brand: KL Industries
• Model: 51330
• Released on: 2010-08-04
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 13.00" h x 30.00" w x 120.00" l, 47.00 pounds

Features

• Hull design is optimum combination of tracking and turning
• Convenient gear storage with shock cord deck rigging
• Deluxe adjustable seat with high back support
• Adjustable foot braces
• Spray deflector collar
• Length: 10?, Width: 30?, Height: 13?, Weight: 40 lbs., Capacity: 250 lbs.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
Not bad for entry level model
By William Blackford L.
Bought two of these on sale in 'angler' version at big box. One was perfect but other had issues. The good part: The yaks handled pretty good for short recreational style kayak desiged for stability not touring speed. I saw other reviews claiming hard to track-- not so if you know how to paddle. I had no problems but novice 14 yo in other yak was all over lagoon until he began to 'get' not to dig too deep with the blade and take shorter strokes-- deep long uneven strokes cause yak to yaw, any yak, and trying to 'muscle' the yak doesn't work. It also takes time to 'get' how to adjust for wind but he's working on it. Allowing for inherent design limits, tracked fine for me. Stable, fairly dry, and will be great fishing platform-- or photo, or casual day tripping yak. Snaked through narrow channels just fine-- you are getting it FYI if you are quiet enough to get close enough to see the frogs dive and not just the ripples.

The bad: One yak had defects, a riveted anchor for the paddle bungee that pulled out, an adjust lever on a foot brace that broke on first use, and a carry handle that disappeared on the way home-- presumably because the knot was not secure. Whether the yak left the factory that way or happend on way to my hands can't say. The rubber stopper for the drain plug can be tough to replace after washup. The tip needs to be tapered and a bit harder or a pull tab added so it can be tugged in snug from underneath.

The good again: KL Customer Service promptly replaced all missing or damaged parts on request NQA, NC.

Neutral points: These lack built in foatation but so do many rec yaks. There are some styro shipping blocks that can be retained. What I did was take two USCG approved float cushions and wedge them under the sides of the seat-- folded they just cram in but tight enough not to float out if you roll the yak. Two provide over 40lbs of float-- enough to keep the 40 lb yak awash. The design is a cap over hull type-- meaning the hull and deck are molded separatly and 'welded' together. How this would affect use appeared 'not.' Seam did result in ridge around yak that amounted to a 'strake' and seemed to reduce roll. The rear hatch is OK but just OK; small capacity 'bucket' opens into the hull if you remove the box under the lid. Did not test how watertight it is.

The good again: All around I gave this yak a 4 because it does what it is intended to: meets the need for a stable easy entry/exit recreational or beginner level yak. The angler has two in deck rod holders and a swivel rod holder mounted in front of the paddler. HDPE is slick material and not all glues work, but Velcro Marine Grade patches did stick well enough to keep a 5x9" plastic tackle box in place. That and the deck bungies allow you to carry all you reasonably need along for the ride.

What we changed: Added an anchor system with a 4" nylon cleat attached with ss washers and bolts next to cockpit, and a line over deck through a guide and a 2" 1/4" eye bolt in bow (and stern) using the existing hole for the carry handles, the eye bolts doubling as carry point and 'bow eye/stern eye.' You put the cleat next to the cockpit so the paddler can adjust the anchor line and/or tie off while sitting, fyi.

Because this yak is wide you will want 220 cm or better paddles; otherwise you are likely to be banging the thwarts often. Wear your floatation vest!!!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Good Kayak
By Bgoodwin
I bought these from a big box home improvement store for 189 bucks. That is dirt cheap to get into kayaking and they came with a paddle. I bought two and my father an law bought two. It has been a cold spring up here in SD but a few weeks ago I had them out on the water. Since then I have paddled about 10 hours in one of them with zero problems of any kind. I was on a small lake in SD and plan on many river trips this summer. They are a great lake kayak for a beginner for the price I paid. I think there are better kayaks out there for the price listed above but if you can get it for under 200 bucks its a good deal. They say max weight is 225 well I can tell you that they will hold alot more than that (300+). They are very stable compared to other brands and for that they are a great beginner kayak. I hope this helps some of you thinking of getting into kayaking its a fun time and you will be hooked the moment you glide through the water after each paddle stroke on a calm lake. Enjoy and happy paddling.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Very pleased for the price I paid!
By Charles Forquignon
I purchased 2 of these kayaks in blue from Wal-Mart for $250 each. At first I was a bit disappointed with the lack of storage because I like going out for at least two days at a time, camping, exploring, and so forth. What I did to solve this storage issue was cut away a section of the plastic behind the seating. This opened up the entire rear section of my kayaks for storage. I can fit more stuff into this kayak now then you would imagine.

I leave for a 2 day expedition this evening out on Lake Truman, next to Lake of the Ozarks and at the moment I have my kayak stocked with the following:
-Tent (2 person, Eureka Spitfire II)
-Small bag of charcoal
-Small Charcoal Grill
-Duraflame Fire Log (3 Pound log)
-2x First Aid Medical kit
-Batter Box (22 AAA, 8 AA, 12 CR123A)
-Coleman Anodized Cookset (with mini burner & 8oz fuel canister)
-Extra 4oz fuel canister (incase i run my 8oz tank empty)
-32oz Bottle of Paraffin/Lamp Oil (used to start camp fires extremely fast!)
-20oz Bottle of Charcoal Lighter Fluid
-Field Kitchen Kit (Cutting board, Kitchen Knife, Spices, Cleaning Sponge, Palmolive Dish Soap)
-Soft Cooler (6 Burger, 8 Hotdogs, 2 Steaks, 5 Sausage, Turkey Lunch Meat, Cheese, Berries, Milk, 8 Eggs)
-Dry Food Bag (Burger & Hotdog Buns, Fresh Onion, Fresh Garlic, Pastries, chips, ect...)

There is also other little random things I have here and there, but there is HUGE amout of storage space difference with the access to the rear. DO KEEP IN MIND; if you're going to open up the rear of your kayak make sure the full weight doesn't exceed more then 250lbs. I weight about 200lbs, so this ONLY leave room for about 50lbs of gear. My Girlfriend on the other hand is only around 150lbs, so this leave room for about a extra 100lbs of gear. I usually pack things pretty light and compact and highly dought I would ever go over 50lbs, so I don't worry to much about this. Also, I would NEVER pack 100lbs into my girlfriends kayak, because i'm not sure she would be able to get around with that much weight... she usually carries under 25lbs of gear. I usually average about 20-30lbs of gear in my kayak, and my girlfriend averages 10-20lbs. Unless you're packing some really heavy gear I think it would be hard to reach over 50lbs in this kayak anyway.

Over all... I'm very happy with this kayak! :)
Moves well, Tracks okay, very manuverable!
Great for exploring tight or shallow water ways and areas!