How does an inflatable canoe differ from an inflatable kayak?
A SOAR inflatable canoe has many differences. First, the floor of an IK is built so that the bottom of the IK floor is even with the tubes. The average distance from the top of the floor to the top of the tube is 7″. The paddler is required to sit on the floor with their legs in front of them, taking up valuable cargo space. The floor of a SOAR inflatable canoes is built lower than the tubes, providing many advantages. First, you get more interior space, allowing more room for gear. Also, the seat is placed higher in the boat, so the paddler sits higher and can read water better. There is so much space in our boats, it’s possible to get 3 passengers in our S12, and up to 5 in our S16. It’s not what we recommend, but it is certainly possible and has been done many times!
