"Thank you for manufacturing and shipping my Quest X3 kayak within the time frame both yourself and your dealer, had promised. I really had my doubts whether it could be done. The X3 is everything I was looking for in a new kayak - quality of craftsmanship, with a blend of Greenland, and North American design. It is extremely maneuverable for a kayak of this length, fast, good carrying/tripping capacity and the most responsive rudder system that I have ever experienced. SUPERB!" ~ William Lanning, Ontario, Canada

"During the summer of 2004, I paddled a Kevlar Quest X3 along 1200 miles of Alaska and British Columbia coastline on my solo journey to Seattle, WA. The Quest performed excellent in 12 foot waves, gale force winds, and endured several rocky landings per day. My Quest is in great condition, and I am anxiously awaiting my next expedition with it. " ~ John Peaveler

"What a great boat. I had my doubts about the third hatch at first but after loading up my Quest X3 with food and supplies for 30 days on the central coast of BC I changed my mind. The third hatch is big enough to hold all the essentials for a days paddling plus 10 Litres + of fresh water. This arrangement has several advantages, in that it keeps the weight close to the center of the boat; should the fresh water container leak a little the rest of your stuff stays dry and your lunch supplies are always handy (you don't have to undo your spare paddle & open up the hatch covers just to get a snack). The boat tracks well and only requires moderate edging to handle even severe quartering conditions. The rubber is a nice feature for those days when your course quarters wind and waves all day and you need a rest from edging. Seawards smart rudder system is a great combination allowing precise input to make small course corrections at the same time maintaining a solid brace on the pedals. Rough weather handling felt effortless with a loaded boat in two meter seas with a moderate chop. In fact, the rougher it got the better the boat seemed to like it. I would recommend the Quest X3 to any paddler intermediate or above who is looking for an ocean capable expedition kayak. " ~ Ian Humphrey

"Hello to the good people of Seaward, I would like to thank all of you at Seaward for making spectacular boats! Give yourselves a big hearty pat on the back for me. I used one of your Quest models for a solo trip down the the Oregon coast from Astoria to Brookings this summer and it performed wonderfully. (see youtube \"oregon coast kayaker\") I did break apart the front hatch, but that was completely the fault of the massive wave that hit it and me of course, no fault to Seaward. I had a few harrowing moments that, had I been in a lesser boat, may have ended differently. I felt a pride in my boat and a sense of safety that I have not felt in a boat before. I\'ve been a long time kayak guide on Kauai\'s Na\'Pali coast, paddling plastic boats. Now I cringe at the thought of getting back in one of those. Anyway, you\'ve spoiled me rotten. " ~ Hayden Peters-Portland, OR

"Dear Seaward, Last year, about October of '09, I was on the manhunt for a kayak. My goal was to buy something that would be comfortable at my level of paddling while still offering a good amount of room for growth. Through my search I found a used Seaward Quest X3; and I bought it. I paddled it several times right away, quickly realizing the room it gave me to grow, but slowly I began to get a grip & begin to control the boat. The relationship was solidified on a trip to Northern California in high seas and wind and rain, and w/a full storage capacity. Just wanted to write a note saying thanks for building such a great boat. Hours of rejuvinating paddling has been the result of your labor, with many moe to come." ~ James Moore