Ocean Kayak Peekaboo Kayak Review

Ocean Kayak Peekaboo

Our Rating: (4.5 out of 5)

Product Review

I recently had the pleasure of testing out Ocean Kayak’s peekaboo kayak and I must say that I am truly a fan of this boat. Its main selling feature is its unique floor mounted viewing window which allows you to look directly into the water you are paddling over; it reminds me of the glass bottom boat tour I took in the Florida Keys. Although the water was still a bit murky at our testing ground at Lake Winnipesaukee I really enjoyed being able to look into the water…it’s truly a unique perspective.

But don’t think that the peekaboo’s viewing window is just a gimmick to get people to buy the kayak, I found that it’s more than worthy of being my everyday kayak. The peekaboo is a sit-on-top designed kayak that actually performs very well on calm to moderate waters. The new grab handles and hull design felt very solid and made entering and re-entering easy enough.

For those with children the Ocean Kayak peekaboo is designed with an additional jump seat that is perfect for smaller paddlers and allows them a perfect view of the viewing port. Although I didn’t test the jump seat I found the main paddler seat to be comfortable and was able to paddle for several hours without any discomfort except for a bit in my arms (I seem a bit out of shape)! Additionalyl I found the room for gear to be decently sized and was able to carry my pack and lunch along for the ride.

Overall I was very happy with the performance, comfort and feature set of the Ocean Kayak peekaboo. At a price point ranging anywhere from $900 to as low as the mid to high $700 range the peekaboo makes a great addition for any outdoor loving family or even the occasional paddler and would be ideal for beginner to intermediate paddlers.

We give Ocean Kayak's peekaboo a rating of 4.5 out of 5.

List Price: $898.95

Best Price: $764.11 (15% Savings)

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User Ratings

New Perspective on Paddling, April 11, 2008
By nutsforgolf (Hudson, FL United States)

I got a chance to paddle this boat over the weekend. As usual, I'm very impressed with the performance of the Ocean Kayak's sit-on-top design and the viewing window really does add a whole new perspective to paddling. There is a new seat that is nicer than the old basic seat, but I still prefer my Surf To Summit seat. The new grab handles are very solid, and made re-entering the boat easy after snorkeling. I enjoyed the demo so much that I've ordered my own. I can't wait to take my son out into some clear water for fish viewing!

Nice Kayak, Very Durable & Light, May 4, 2008
By Kayaker7832 (Platte Springs, CO United States)

Ocean Kayaks has produced a great series of sit-on-top kayaks. This peekaboo is no exception. It is durable, light-weight, and easy for smaller people/kids to handle. It is easy to store and easy to throw on top of your car. I own both the peekaboo and a Scrambler which is also made by Ocean Kayaks. So I know how well these boats hold up and how much of a pounding they can take. This boat is very durable and impact resistant. As with most plastic kayaks keep out of the sun during storage. They should be kept covered to avoid fading and softening of the hull.

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