Great video and thanks for sharing. I've had the Martini for nearly 2 years and loved it so much I picked up the Mercury and have had it for almost a year. I watched this video when I first got the Martini and the disassemble example worked smoothly just as demonstrated in the video. I recently took the Martini out a couple times and found myself fiddling with the release buckles near the back of the cockpit and remembered to take a look at this video again. Really great tips. Both boats are super stable, comfortable and allows ample space for gear - but the Mercury is even more fun for going longer distances and also with being able to put it on edge. I've even been able to roll it! Even though mine arrived with a broken skeg, I've had to manually had to pull the skeg out by hand (it appears that the spring isnt functioning properly). Fortunately, the replacement skeg for the Mercury is finally available and I'm excited to replace it. These are really fun boats and although the Mercury arrived with issues with the skeg, I've still been able to enjoy paddling in rock gardens and touring around in places where a stable, plastic boat is more practical.
Thank you ever so much, that was the best instruction and introduction to our new tandem kayak we were able to find on the internet. Kindest regards from Wuppertal/Germany and Connemara!!
I'd really like to see someone try and stack these vertically on a wheeled trolley to as compact as they can get so i can disguise it as luggage on the train to travel solo with it, you don't want the car when you can choose the train wilderness for a few weeks without cars
Nearly bought one then I discovered one Called Ntasaq. Or something close to that I tink it means seal in Norwegian. It’s a lot like this but has ratchet type metal connectors so I went for that.to get a blue one I had to order from Germany to uk.
@@timrosadiuk6162 I got my mercury and used it today. At the end of the day when I tried to disassemble it, the back stern section bindings wouldn’t release no matter how hard I pressed it. I had to slowly ply it out and it took me 30 mins to accomplish that. Is there a way to mitigate this issue? Example apply marine grease to the bindings???
I figured it out. It was absolutely my own stupidity. I followed your video and missed a step. I was very flustered after a long day paddling out so my mind wasn’t right. Excellent quality kayaks and very good instructions!!!
I am really unhappy with mine. Really hard to assemble/disassemble, rudder is shit as you can't tell when paddling which way it's pointing. I have taped mine up. A good idea ruined by shot engineering.
So sorry to hear that George. The rudder with built in skeg is designed to be controlled via your foot pedals, so if you install the rudder lines with the rudder at center, and tighten them until the lines are taut, with the foot pedals straight up and down, you'll always know where the rudder is. Very slight foot adjustments are required to control the rudder. We're sure once you get the hang of it, you'll love it! Plus, there's no reason to tape it up... it stays up using the skeg control knob. I think it's just a matter of you getting used to the system! As far as assembly/disassembly goes; if you follow the little trick of elevating the front end after releasing the buckles, the two parts slide apart super easy. It's just a matter of getting the hang of it. I literally assemble mine and disassemble it in seconds. Don't give up on your Mercury, you will grow to love it!
I took my Mercury back to the dealer in Melbourne Australia, and he was super helpful. He spent about 1 hour going over the assembly/disassembly etc. I still have the rudder taped as I can control with the paddle, but use the skeg. I think the Swedish version has stainless steel buckles, not the black plastic joiners we have, which is a shame. But thanks for the feedback.
Hi @camper camper and @Doug Smith, we aren't on here to bash other brands, merely to point out the amazing Point65 modular concept, which by the way has been on the market since 2010. Boasting several models to fit any kayaking style, Point65's designers understand what makes a kayak really perform, and have incorporated that into a modular style. Both the Martini and the Mercury offer excellent stability, and with its Symmetry drop down skeg system, the Mercury has incredible control and manouverability, turning on a dime at the touch of your toes. It's an awesome ride!
Great video and thanks for sharing. I've had the Martini for nearly 2 years and loved it so much I picked up the Mercury and have had it for almost a year. I watched this video when I first got the Martini and the disassemble example worked smoothly just as demonstrated in the video. I recently took the Martini out a couple times and found myself fiddling with the release buckles near the back of the cockpit and remembered to take a look at this video again. Really great tips. Both boats are super stable, comfortable and allows ample space for gear - but the Mercury is even more fun for going longer distances and also with being able to put it on edge. I've even been able to roll it! Even though mine arrived with a broken skeg, I've had to manually had to pull the skeg out by hand (it appears that the spring isnt functioning properly). Fortunately, the replacement skeg for the Mercury is finally available and I'm excited to replace it. These are really fun boats and although the Mercury arrived with issues with the skeg, I've still been able to enjoy paddling in rock gardens and touring around in places where a stable, plastic boat is more practical.
Just purchased a Mercury and this video was VERY helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this advice, I had an issue with dissambling the rear part - not any more after seeing this video! 😍
Thank you ever so much, that was the best instruction and introduction to our new tandem kayak we were able to find on the internet. Kindest regards from Wuppertal/Germany and Connemara!!
Thank you! I was struggling to disassemble the rear part before watching this video but now it goes smoothly.
A big Thank You 🙏🏻 … we also had! Problems to disassembly our Mercury Tandem 😃👍🏻
Prima video!
Got the Martini & it works as designed
Useful video thanks. Could you get a shot of the underside assembled in your next video?
I'd really like to see someone try and stack these vertically on a wheeled trolley to as compact as they can get so i can disguise it as luggage on the train to travel solo with it, you don't want the car when you can choose the train wilderness for a few weeks without cars
Thank you!!
Nearly bought one then I discovered one Called Ntasaq. Or something close to that I tink it means seal in Norwegian.
It’s a lot like this but has ratchet type metal connectors so I went for that.to get a blue one I had to order from Germany to uk.
Does this fit inside midsize suv?
Yes
Mercury or Martini solo?
This was a Mercury.
@@timrosadiuk6162 I got my mercury and used it today. At the end of the day when I tried to disassemble it, the back stern section bindings wouldn’t release no matter how hard I pressed it. I had to slowly ply it out and it took me 30 mins to accomplish that. Is there a way to mitigate this issue? Example apply marine grease to the bindings???
I figured it out. It was absolutely my own stupidity. I followed your video and missed a step. I was very flustered after a long day paddling out so my mind wasn’t right. Excellent quality kayaks and very good instructions!!!
@@seehongkongsea Thanks Gary! Glad it's going well!
I am really unhappy with mine. Really hard to assemble/disassemble, rudder is shit as you can't tell when paddling which way it's pointing. I have taped mine up. A good idea ruined by shot engineering.
So sorry to hear that George. The rudder with built in skeg is designed to be controlled via your foot pedals, so if you install the rudder lines with the rudder at center, and tighten them until the lines are taut, with the foot pedals straight up and down, you'll always know where the rudder is. Very slight foot adjustments are required to control the rudder. We're sure once you get the hang of it, you'll love it! Plus, there's no reason to tape it up... it stays up using the skeg control knob. I think it's just a matter of you getting used to the system!
As far as assembly/disassembly goes; if you follow the little trick of elevating the front end after releasing the buckles, the two parts slide apart super easy. It's just a matter of getting the hang of it. I literally assemble mine and disassemble it in seconds. Don't give up on your Mercury, you will grow to love it!
I took my Mercury back to the dealer in Melbourne Australia, and he was super helpful. He spent about 1 hour going over the assembly/disassembly etc. I still have the rudder taped as I can control with the paddle, but use the skeg. I think the Swedish version has stainless steel buckles, not the black plastic joiners we have, which is a shame. But thanks for the feedback.
Natseq Kayak is very better! VERY!
Not good quality!
What’s the problem? My friend has one, he’s very happy with it. I’m probably going to buy one.
@@dougsmith7195 Natseq Kayak is very better...it's german quality.
@@campercamper1156 That doesn’t answer my question. What the problem with the quality?
@@dougsmith7195 Look at both systems. Stability! Okay?
Hi @camper camper and @Doug Smith, we aren't on here to bash other brands, merely to point out the amazing Point65 modular concept, which by the way has been on the market since 2010. Boasting several models to fit any kayaking style, Point65's designers understand what makes a kayak really perform, and have incorporated that into a modular style. Both the Martini and the Mercury offer excellent stability, and with its Symmetry drop down skeg system, the Mercury has incredible control and manouverability, turning on a dime at the touch of your toes. It's an awesome ride!