The SD518 pairs heavy-duty Heytex PVC tubes with an anodized aluminum sectional floor, a plywood bow section and a fiberglass-covered transom. It is rated for up to 2,500 lbs and an outboard up to 50 hp on a 15 in shaft. Saturn lists it as holding 6 people comfortably, with three seat benches included.
Specs at a glance
- Length: 17.8 ft
- Capacity: up to 10 people, 2,500 lbs
- Max motor: 50 hp, 15 in shaft, 175 lbs
- Weight: 140 lbs tubes, 121 lbs floor
- Floor: anodized aluminum sectional floor
- Transom: fiberglass-covered plywood
- Included: 3 seat benches, repair kit, carry bags, hand pump, spare anchor rope
Good to know
- Between the 140 lb tubes and the 121 lb floor, this is a two-person setup job, and Saturn lists about 45 minutes to inflate and assemble.
- Plan your storage and transport around two separate heavy bags, one for the tubes and one for the floor sections.
KayakDIY take: Before you commit to a boat this size, read my full Saturn SD518 review.
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