Malibu Kayaks Pro 2 Tandem Recreation Package Sit on Top Kayak

I was so surprised to get such a great deal on a kayak through Amazon! The kayak fills a need in my family. We needed a tandem kayak to add to our fleet. I have always been impressed with Malibu Kayaks so I ordered this tandem. As far as tandems go... this one is NICE! It is stable and paddles well. Normally I wouldn't want a tandem, but when I take the whole family out we need to put a couple of our kids on with an adult. This kayak works well even if it's just the adult paddling. I have only had this on a lake so far. I'm not sure I'd take it on a river with much flow because it is long and doesn't turn sharply.

Recieved this Kayak last week and we used it this past week-end;

Some Issues;

The method of sealing the hatchs is not very effective, a screw style hatch cover is far superior to the latch style covers installed on this boat.
The boat sits very low in the water, the out back notch for a motor is actually a funnel for water for a larger person sitting out back, this would appear to be a definant design booboo. Living in New England and kayaking in the spring or fall with the drain holes plugged won't be pleasent unless one is wearing water proof clothing and even still one will have a puddle of water in the boat.
I think for the moola I would have expected a better design and for sure a better sea keeping hull, I have contacted Malibu about my concerns and no responce yet. I think for the money the Emotion Co-Motion of which we have one may be a better value and has a better water tight hull.
The plus's for the Malibu, their seats and oars are... Read more

Very nice kayak. Glides through the water nicely, and it is very stable with two people. Make sure to purchase the crack of dawn apex 1 seats to go along with this awesome boat.