Pelican Sentinel 100X- Sit-on-top Kayak - Recreational One Person Kayak - 10 ft

The Pelican Sentinel X100 was rated in the top 10 stable kayaks for dogs. It’s floor pad keeps our adult Boxer from slipping around the boat. Plus when we take a trip around the lake, the boat can heat up on a sunny day. But or dog doesn’t have to worry about that since it’s padded.It is easy to get around in and lightweight but still does not easily tip over. I am able to get in and out of the boat in water about mid-thigh deep without dumping my pup in. And my pooch can maneuver (very clumsily in the beginning) without tipping us over.The bungee straps on all 4 sides provide plenty of places to clip miscellaneous items such as flip flops or our dogs water bowl, just in case we need that extra security. The extra “trunk” compartment that comes with it is not waterproof but I love it. I keep my phone & keys in a waterproof pouch that I put inside the compartment.I do wish they could’ve done something different with gripping a wet boat to load it up. But I just bought some waterproof stair tread & put it where I needed some grip. And the seat doesn’t have anything to clip it down if transporting on top of your car. I just use bungee cords.I would absolutely suggest purchasing this kayak! It has given us so much enjoyment.

We had heavier Kayaks, got to heavy for my wife and I to put on top of the car, and then carry to the lakes. We only do lakes in fair weather. So for us the weight and size works well. They track well enough for our needs. They feel steady, and do not feel like they would tip easily. Wish the cup holder was a little deeper, it is not worth much, minor issue.

We bought these for Florida River paddling and so we can take our dog-a cardigan corgi- with us. They are lighter than a lot of the kayaks in this size range and the seat is very comfortable and supportive as well as easy to adjust. There is a lot of storage in the back of the kayak and bungee cords that do a good job of holding everything so it doesn't slip around. We can pack a lot into these kayaks too-my record is me, dog, cooler, 2 backpacks, a sifter, and a shovel! And there was room for another bag if i wanted it. The non-slip pad in the bow as well as the open pad area is perfect for our dog to ride (and occasionally jump out) while we are paddling. They are pretty sturdy overall and I prefer the sit on top style of kayak (I have a fear of spiders making a nest inside of the sit inside kayaks where I can't see it) so these have been great!

Comfortable seating. Good value for a light weight kayak. Allows me to continue kayaking at 70. Replacing heavy kayak I could no longer load on my vehicle.

I bought this kayak to replace a Lifetime sit on that I had grown beyond. I wanted to start carrying more gear so I sought out a higher weight capacity. When sitting in the Pelican, you can reach forward to the bungee area and back to the bungee area behind and it doesn't shake or tilt the kayak. I store a cooler in the back and water bottle in the front, so reaching for these while on the water happens every trip out, and I have had no issues. One thing I was not entirely happy with was that only one side of the boat has the carrying handle divot for solo carrying the boat on its side.This does not come with a paddle, but I got an orange Pelican paddle to match in a different order and they look good together on the water.

Just love my kayak!!

CEVA had some very poor ratings. Worried? Hell yes. But. Bazonkazonk! Kayak arrived in a fairly decent plastic bag and the kayak came out looking showroom peachy. No scuffs, holes, damage or anything. Next up: Apache Lake with high school friends. I'll review the boat after the test run in the lake , although , I could use my neighbors pool? ... hmmmm

Was reluctant to order based on other reviews of the kayak being received damaged. Glad to say the delivery was great. The kayak was wrapped in very thick plastic and had rope handles installed for the shippers to carry it. The Amazon delivery folks showed up as scheduled and two guys carried it into my garage.I was able to take the kayak out today and was not disappointed. This was my first year kayaking so I don’t have a ton of experience, but I can say the kayak was very stable and comfortable. The tracking is nothing to write home about and I found the fastest way to turn around was to just stop paddling 😀. Other than that the kayak seems to be very well built. The provided case is a definite bonus. My only dislikes are the way-to-small side carry handle and the cup holder is very shallow. If you are looking for a good entry level kayak I don’t think you can go wrong with the Sentinal.