Hello and welcome to my fan site about Lifetime Kayaks (Dragonfly Innovations).

The reason for the creation of this blog was to pass on information such as accessories available, reviews, video links and information from others for those that have purchased a kayak already or those thinking of purchasing one in the future.

I purchased a Dragonfly Innovations Kayak around January of 2010. The model I chose is known here in Australia as the Dragonfly Angler 3.0. The same kayak under a different name can be purchased here in Australia and the United States called the Dragonfly Sport Fisher or Manta (now known as Lifetime Sport Fisher and manta).

Some of the reasons I purchased this kayak is that it suits my abilities as a beginner to the kayak scene needing a stable platform to fish from or just to enjoy a day on the water with my wife and daughter. It more than suited both these tasks.

Another factor in my decision to purchase this kayak was to upgrade it with the sailing kit and motor mount accessories that have been a long time coming.

In the future I will provide some photos, an in depth review of my experiences using the Angler 3.0 and some more information on the accessories.

Matt

Saturday, August 6, 2011

New Sport Fisher Kayak - Camouflage

Lifetime have just listed a new Camouflage Sport Fisher Kayak in the online store. It meets all the same specifications as the original olive green version but prices the twin color camouflage at an extra $100.00USD.
It appears to be the same color combination that has been available in Australia for the last couple of years. I own the camouflage version and have to admit it maybe worth the additional money. It certainly looks great.
Something interesting is Lifetime now calls the olive version the "Tandem Fishing Kayak" and has given the name "Sport Fisher" to the new camouflage model. Would be great to see if a matching black and camouflage sail kit is released.
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Friday, August 5, 2011

Lifetime Release Kayak Motor Mount

Lifetime this week has released the long awaited Motor Mount to suit all Sport Fisher and Manta Kayaks.
A few details provided by Lifetime indicate that all accessories required to fix the mount to your kayak have been included in the kit. Interestingly what is not included is the handle extender for the motor control which was originally going to be included according to the initial Dragonfly information I have and pictured in original Dragonfly Innovations photos.

The mount is made from a sturdy aluminium and is powder coated black. It's a smart design allowing you to mount a motor to your kayak without the need for drilling any mounting clips. It also keeps your battery strapped firm and dry by use of a PVC dry bag and strap setup.


The Lifetime Online Store is currently listing the Motor Mount at $249.99USD which seems a bit on the pricey side. I can only hope the local Australian market will set a lower price. I'm certainly looking forward to testing this out and will update here with a hands on review when I can.
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