Zeppelin Aero 12′6″ Graphite Inflatable Kayak | Tandem Kayaks | 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.

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WHERE AIR & WATER COLLIDE

PERFECT FOR THESE SKILL LEVELS

BEGINNER   INTERMEDIATE    ADVANCED

A self-draining hull, removable floor chamber, and optional second seat are only some of the features that make the Zeppelin Aero 12’6″ Graphite Inflatable Kayak the most versatile kayak in the BOTE waters.

TANDEM COMPATIBLE

Want an extra rider to tag along? Simply add an extra Aero Paddle Seat to the Zeppelin to take it from solo kayak to tandem kayak in seconds.

HIGH & DRY

The elevated design of the Aero Paddle Seat and self-bailing floor of the Zeppelin keeps you comfortable and dry during your long awaited time on the water.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

With a high capacity and tandem capabilities, the Zeppelin Aero is a great option for the whole family to spend time on the water together.

MADE WITH AEROBOTE

Constructed with our Aero Technology™ to ensure peak rigidity and performance.

MAGNEPOD™ COMPATIBLE

The MAGNEPOD™ magnetic base is a revolutionary, tool-less drink retention system that makes securing your BOTE magnetic drinkware a snap.

LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE

AeroBOTE construction allows BOTE inflatable kayaks to transform from folded up travel bag into a fully functional kayak in minutes, allowing for superior ease of transportation and storage.

Additional information

Dimensions

12′6″ L × 38″ W × 9″ D

Capacity

600 LBS

Avg. Weight

41 LBS

Optimal Floor Inflation

10-15 PSI

Optimal Pontoon Inflation

2-3 PSI

Optimal Aero Paddle Seat Inflation

6-8 PSI

Travel Bag Dimensions

38.6″ H × 28″ W × 14.2″ D

Loaded Bag Weight

50 LBS

Included Items

One (1) Zeppelin Aero 12′6″ Inflatable Kayak
One (1) 10″ Removable Aero Center Fin
One (1) Aero Paddle Seat
One (1) Pair of Slide-In Aero Rac Receivers
One (1) Aero Repair Kit
One (1) Hand Pump
One (1) Travel Bag

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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:

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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).

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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 in the lead-up to World War II, hastened the demise of airships.

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5 Reviews For This Product

  1. 05

    by Mike

    I do love the flexibility of it. It’s nice having a seat with a cooler in the back and a dog in the front.

  2. 05

    by Todd

    My son and i took our Zeppelin Kayak out for its Maiden Voyage this past weekend. What I like most is how easy and quickly it is to inflate the kayak and get in the water. We added an extra seat and bucket holder so that we can use it for fishing. Looking forward to a summer of Father and son memories out on the water!

  3. 05

    by Emily

    Absolutely love my new kayak!

  4. 05

    by Brain

    Great versatility, convenience, and portability – Zeppelin Lono gets it done!

  5. 05

    by April

    This is the most stable and reliable kayak I’ve ever had. This is my 1st kayak purchase and I’m glad I chose this one. I use it for pleasure on the lakes in KS with my 2 English bulldogs. There’s plenty of deck room for my hula, fishing rack, fishing pools, tackle box, my magne cup, and my 2 dogs with their life jackets. It’s the perfect rig for stable and steady water activities. Overall 5+ stars! Love this kayak!!!

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