INTEX 68351EP Seahawk 4 Inflatable Boat Set: Includes Deluxe 54in Boat Oars and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Fishing Rod Holders – 4-Person – 1050lb Weight Capacity

From: Intex

Pete's Expert Summary

So, the human has procured a large, inflatable vessel, ostensibly for "boating" and "fishing" on the Great Wet Horror. Let's be clear: the only vessel I endorse is a sun-warmed cushion. This "Seahawk 4" is essentially a glorified air mattress with delusions of nautical grandeur. Its "SuperStrong PVC" material might make for a decent, cool lounging surface before it's inevitably dragged to its doom, and the various handles and holders offer some mild textural interest for face-rubbing. However, its primary purpose involves being deliberately placed in water, a concept so offensive to my civilized sensibilities that I can only assume it's a catastrophic lapse in judgment. It's a colossal waste of dry, stable space.

Key Features

  • SUPER-STRONG – SuperStrong enhanced molecular formulation PVC provides superior strength and durability, ensuring high impact and abrasion resistance
  • TRIPLE AIR CHAMBERS – Three air chambers , including one inner auxillary chamber for added safety to keep you afloat; inflation and deflation is made easy constructed with two quick-fill Boston valves to get you on the water faster
  • ACCESSORIES – Included with (2) 54-inch boat oars for easy paddling, (2) fishing rod holders, a motor mount fitting, welded-on oar holders, grab handles on each side and an all-around grab line for convenience
  • PUMP INCLUDED – The water is calling to get out there and explore; simply inflate the Seahawk 4 in just minutes with the convenience of the high-output hand pump
  • WEIGHT CAPACITY – Boating and fishing is always better with a pal, the Seahawk 4 recommended capacity is perfect for four adults, holding up to 1050 pounds in weight

A Tale from Pete the Cat

The case landed on my turf on a Tuesday. It started with the groan of cardboard and the scent of a factory, a cheap plastic smell that shouted "new suspect." The Human, my primary client and occasional jailor, grunted and heaved, finally freeing the witness: a deflated gray and yellow skin. Then came the interrogation. She attached a device, a "high-output pump," and began a rhythmic, wheezing torture. A long, agonizing hiss filled the air as the skin began to bloat, taking on a monstrous form right in the middle of my living room. A lesser cat would have fled. I, however, am Pete. I hold my ground. Once the wheezing stopped, the thing just sat there, a silent, hulking brute taking up the best sunbeam. It reeked of vinyl and hubris. I began my patrol, a slow, deliberate circle. The perp’s hide was tough, this "SuperStrong PVC." I gave it a test—a single, exploratory claw, unsheathed with the quiet *snick* of a switchblade. The material gave slightly but didn't tear. A tough customer, indeed. I sniffed at the "Boston valves," the sealed lips of the beast. It wasn't talking. The "grab handles" were obvious, clumsy attempts to look useful, but the "welded-on oar holders" were more sinister. Empty holsters, waiting for their weapons. My investigation led me to peer over the inflated gunwale. Inside, it was a contained valley of shadows, a perfect amphitheater for an ambush. What was its angle? To what end was it deployed in my territory? Then I saw them: two cylindrical recesses. The "fishing rod holders." A chill went down my impeccably groomed spine. My Human doesn't fish. It was a lie. These weren't for holding rods; they were containment units, perfectly sized to imprison my prize wand with the iridescent pheasant feathers. The motive was clear: to neutralize my primary means of entertainment and exercise. It was a bold play, I'll give it that. A Trojan Horse of leisure. I could respect the audacity, even as I despised the intent. But as I stood there, plotting my counter-move, I realized something. From inside this vinyl fortress, I had a new, elevated view of the entire domain. I could see the approach to the food bowls, the blind spot by the sofa, the subtle movements of dust bunnies in the far corner. This... this could be a command post. A surveillance hub. With a soft grunt, I leaped in, my paws making a soft *thump* on the inflated floor. The case wasn't closed. Not by a long shot. But for now, this big, dumb brute and I had an understanding. It could stay, so long as it understood who was really in charge.