Reviewer:

Austin O.

Rating:

4

Date:

6/14/2013

Review:

The manta ray is an awesome kayak, love it, two small cons, the paddle holder needs a bungee catch to keep it held, sometimes it pops out, and the drain hole is on the side, I like it better in the front. I found it hard to drain about a gallon of water that I put in to rinse out.

Reviewer:

2010native

Rating:

4

Date:

9/18/2012

Review:

GREAT BOAT ! HAD A ULTIMATE 12 BUT I NEEDED SOMETHING I COULD DO MORE SALTWATER FISHING IN THIS IS THE BOAT! STABLE YET FAST.

Reviewer:

Marc p.

Rating:

3

Date:

9/12/2012

Review:

The paddle holder on the kayak was not attached properly. I contacted your customer service weeks ago and was told "we will get back to you", nothing. Otherwise I like the kayak

Sorry we failed on getting back to you in a timely fashion, inexcusable. We will be in contact today.

Reviewer:

kingbrown

Rating:

3

Date:

8/29/2012

Review:

This is a great kayak, good stability and speed, and a great seat. The main drawback is that the hunger tiedowns are a real pain to get the cord around, because of the way they are recessed. You should consider a tarpon 120 before you buy.

Reviewer:

Thelma Compton

Rating:

4

Date:

8/26/2012

Review:

I bought the Native Watercraft Manata Ray 12 because of the seat and the compartments. This is my second kayak; my first sit-on-top kayak. I love it! The seat is adjustable, comfortable and does indeed stay dry. The stay dry compartments are plentiful and there is plenty of room. There is one in between your legs for a cell phone. The is room in the seating area for my dog to ride. The low center of gravity makes it very stable in the water and in getting in or out of the kayak. The kayak is a little heavy for a 54 year old woman but the tag-a-long wheel makes it manageable for me. The color Mango is beautiful. The only negative for me are the handles. The way theyre made, one has to position the hand only one way. That makes it tiring when youre dragging the kayak even a short way. I would prefer the kind of handles that allows you to rotate your hand for comfort. I would recommend the kayak.

Reviewer:

BFV

Rating:

5

Date:

9/28/2011

Review:

I purchased for fishing, I made a good choice. Very comfortable, a good mix of stability and speed. Added a couple rod holders and anchor trolley and have had it out half a dozen times and couldn't be happier.

Reviewer:

stone62

Rating:

5

Date:

6/5/2011

Review:

Great boat!Added flush mount rod holders and anchor trolley.Tracks great and the seat cannot be compared to any I have seen.Super comfortable on those long floats.

Reviewer:

PDG

Rating:

5

Date:

12/2/2010

Review:

The bees knees! We bought the second one based on our love of the first. Perfect for river kayak fishing.

Reviewer:

vwahlstrom

Rating:

5

Date:

9/10/2010

Review:

Great kayak! I use it mostly for getting around on the lake to those hard to reach fishing spots. I would definitely recommend this kayak to a friend.

Reviewer:

bismarck-don

Rating:

5

Date:

6/3/2010

Review:

Excellent fishing kayak. Very stable, perfect size, and VERE COMFORTABLE! The seat is like no other in a kayak. More than ample storage. Plenty of room to add accessories as desired. (I added a fishfinder between the footrests, a swivel/adjustable rod holder to the right side accessory rail, an anchor trolley and anchor, and two flush-mount rod holders just behind the seat.) Kayak is on the heavy side, but with a cart, I can easily take it anywhere! The shopping experience with ACK can't be beat! Very customer oriented. Fast shipping, and rest assured that your kayak will be adequately protected for shipment. (My kayak arrived with enough bubble wrap around it to wrap a small car.)

Reviewer:

Joel

Rating:

5

Date:

5/31/2010

Review:

Great boat. I would buy it again. Excellent service from ACK. Purchased Wednesday arrive by truck Friday.

Reviewer:

Dave M

Rating:

5

Date:

11/12/2009

Review:

As a first time kayaker, I love my new Manta Ray 12 Kayak. Shipping was prompt, right to my door! The seat is awesome and the adjustable foot pegs are so easy to use. The Manta Ray is stable and maneuvers well.