Zeppelin Aero 12.6″ Inflatable Kayak | Solo and Tandem Kayak | BOTE
The result of a timely tryst between a highly utilitarian father and a swiss army-like mother, the Zeppelin is the most versatile kayak in the BOTE waters. A self-draining hull, removable floor chamber, and optional second seat differentiate the Zeppelin from its stablemates. An inflatable watership that welcomes the individual and tandem alike.
THE KAYAK, REMASTERED
HIGHLY VERSATILE
Combining ease of use and transportability, the inflatable Zeppelin is the most versatile craft in the BOTE line-up. With the ability to shift from single user to tandem by adding the optional second seat is a game changer.
EXTREMELY PORTABLE
The portability of the Zeppelin is undeniable. Whether you have a smaller vehicle with no roof mounting system or you take public transportation, the Zeppelin can go with you. Taking a flight to a remote location or on a family getaway, the Zeppelin is able to be checked on most airlines. Going on a cruise to the islands or have a boat of your own, yep, the Zeppelin can accompany you wherever you want to go.
SUPER STABLE
The combination of the AeroBOTE constructed removable floor and the 9” lightweight side chambers makes the Zeppelin incredibly stable for one or two paddlers. With a 600lb weight capacity it would be difficult to find a sturdier watercraft in its class.
INTRODUCING THE MAGNEPOD
It’s not a day on the water without a cold drink by your side. But there’s also not many things worse than knocking over that frosty beverage. Not to worry — we got you. Introducing the newest BOTE innovation: MAGNEPOD (patent-pending), a revolutionary, tool-less drink retention system that makes securing your beverage a snap. BOTE’s magnetic drinkware line (available soon) have a 2” neo-magnet mounted permanently in the bottom, which quickly and securely connects your drinkware to the MAGNEPOD magnetic base. The launch of the Zeppelin marks the very first time the MAGNEPOD system will be available. So drink up and paddle on, friends.
Additional information
INFLATED DIMENSIONS | 12′6″ L × 38″ W × 9″ D |
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SEAT DIMENSIONS | 18.75″ H × 25″ W × 22″ D |
BAG DIMENSIONS | 38.6″ H × 28″ W × 14.2″ D |
CAPACITY | 600 LBS |
AVG. WEIGHT | 41 LBS |
Twelve or 12 may refer to:
- 12 (number)
- December, the twelfth and final month of the year
- Dozen, a group of twelve
6 (six) is the natural number following 5 and preceding 7. It is a composite number and the smallest perfect number.
Aero is a Greek prefix relating to flight and air. In British English, it is used as an adjective related to flight (e.g., as a shortened substitute for aeroplane).
Aero, Ærø, or Aeros may refer to:
An inflatable is an object that can be inflated with a gas, usually with air, but hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen are also used. One of several advantages of an inflatable is that it can be stored in a small space when not inflated, since inflatables depend on the presence of a gas to maintain their size and shape. Function fulfillment per mass used compared with non-inflatable strategies is a key advantage. Stadium cushions, impact guards, vehicle wheel inner tubes, emergency air bags, and inflatable space habitats employ the inflatable principle. Inflation occurs through several strategies: pumps, ram-air, blowing, and suction.
Although the term inflatable can refer to any type of inflatable object, the term is often used in boating to specifically refer to inflatable boats.
A kayak is a small, narrow human-powered watercraft typically propelled by means of a long, double-bladed paddle. The word kayak originates from the Inuktitut word qajaq (IPA: [qajɑq]). In British English, the kayak is also considered to be a kind of canoe.
There are countless different types of kayaks due to the craft being easily adaptable for different environments and purposes. The traditional kayak has an enclosed deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one occupant or kayaker, differentiating the craft from an open-deck canoe. The cockpit is sometimes covered by a spray deck that prevents unwanted entry of water from waves or splashes. Even within these confines, kayaks vary vastly in respect to materials, length, and width, with some kayaks such as the sprint kayak designed to be fast and light, and others such as the whitewater kayak designed to be sturdy and maneuverable.
Some modern paddlecrafts, which still claim the title "kayak", remove integral parts of the traditional design; for instance, by eliminating the cockpit and seating the paddler on top of a canoe-like open deck, commonly known as a sit-on-top kayak. Other designs include inflated air chambers surrounding the craft; replacing the single hull with twin hulls; and replacing handheld paddles with other human-powered propulsion methods such as pedal-driven propeller and "flippers". Some kayaks are also fitted with external sources of propulsion, such as a battery-powered electric motor to drive a propeller or flippers, a sail (which essentially modifies it into a sailboat), or even a completely independent gasoline outboard engine (which converts it into a de facto motorboat).
The kayak was first used by the indigenous Aleut, Inuit, Yupik and possibly Ainu people hunters in subarctic regions of the world.
Tandem, or in tandem, is an arrangement in which two or more animals, machines, or people are lined up one behind another, all facing in the same direction. Tandem can also be used more generally to refer to any group of persons or objects working together, not necessarily in line.
The English word tandem derives from the Latin adverb tandem, meaning at length or finally. It is a word play, using the Latin phrase (referring to time, not position) for English "at length, lengthwise".
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 and developed in detail in 1893. They were patented in Germany in 1895 and in the United States in 1899. After the outstanding success of the Zeppelin design, the word zeppelin came to be commonly used to refer to all forms of rigid airships. Zeppelins were first flown commercially in 1910 by Deutsche Luftschiffahrts-AG (DELAG), the world's first airline in revenue service. By mid-1914, DELAG had carried over 10,000 fare-paying passengers on over 1,500 flights. During World War I, the German military made extensive use of Zeppelins as bombers and as scouts. Numerous bombing raids on Britain resulted in over 500 deaths.
The defeat of Germany in 1918 temporarily slowed the airship business. Although DELAG established a scheduled daily service between Berlin, Munich, and Friedrichshafen in 1919, the airships built for that service eventually had to be surrendered under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which also prohibited Germany from building large airships. An exception was made to allow the construction of one airship for the United States Navy, the order for which saved the company from extinction.
In 1926, the restrictions on airship construction were lifted and, with the aid of donations from the public, work began on the construction of LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin. That revived the company's fortunes and, during the 1930s, the airships Graf Zeppelin, and the even larger LZ 129 Hindenburg operated regular transatlantic flights from Germany to North America and Brazil. The spire of the Empire State Building was originally designed to serve as a mooring mast for zeppelins and other airships, although it was found that high winds made that impossible and the plan was abandoned. The Hindenburg disaster in 1937, along with political and economic developments in Germany, hastened the demise of airships.
by Shawn
Much sturdier build than I originally expected, and plenty of room to operate as a fishing vessel! Near zero drag even when fully loaded. Responsiveness, speed and tracking are all fantastic.
by Jennifer
Excellent Bote!
by Mariusz
Solid boat. takes minutes to inflate . Very well made and stable. Happy with it.
by Carlos
Fast shipping to Hawaii received and tried out our Zeppelin right away. We went to the chinasman man hat, Kaneohe Bay and Pearl Harbor. So far, so good my two complaints are one Shipping to Hawaii was way expensive than average and second, the carry bag is not of good quality at all is already broken. Other than that, the kayak is super stable and fun.
by Margaret
Overall our experience has been great. Easy to inflate. Only problem is that the buckle on the strap for one of our seats broke the first time we used it. The metal anchor of the seat back broke. Hoping the problem will be remedied now that it looks like the seat, etc. are going to be back in stock. We love the aqua color & look of our Zeppelin.