Demoing a Cajo kayak before buying

The best path is to visit Electric Surf Sports in West Palm Beach, FL — they do on-water demos. Other dealers may demo as well, but we don't run a national demo tour at this time.

The best path is to visit Electric Surf Sports in West Palm Beach, FL — they run on-water demos. Other dealers may demo as well, but we don't run a national demo tour at this time.

Electric Surf Sports — the go-to demo

Location: 3825 Investment Ln #1, West Palm Beach, FL 33404
Phone: (561) 501-3771
Web: electricsurfsports.com
What they have: Multiple Cajo models in stock for on-water demo
Call ahead to confirm which models are demo-ready on the day you want to visit

ESS is one of two always-stocked nationwide-shipping dealers, so they keep healthy Cajo inventory year-round. The demo program is genuinely worth the trip if you're within driving distance.

Other dealer demos

We have authorized Cajo dealers across the US — some of them run their own demo days or have models on hand for water testing. The reality is patchy: some dealers have a demo program, others don't, and we don't centrally track which is which.

The move: Call the dealer closest to you and ask:

"Do you have a Cajo Outpost 128 (or Terra 116, or Highlander 120) in stock right now?"
"Can I demo it on the water before I buy?"
"If not on-water, can I see one in the showroom?"

The dealer locator lists every authorized Cajo dealer.

Why we don't run a national demo tour

Honest answer: we're a small team focused on hull engineering, manufacturing oversight, and getting boats to market. A national demo tour is a meaningful logistical undertaking — trailers, drivers, staff, insurance, scheduling. We'd rather invest in the boats themselves and lean on the dealer network for on-the-ground demos.

That said, if you're considering Cajo seriously and can't get to a dealer who demos, a few alternative paths:

Alternatives to an on-water demo

Owner videos and community

The Facebook Owner's Group at facebook.com/groups/caminojourneygroup is the best source for real-world rigged-setup photos and on-water reviews. Owners post their boats, their rigs, and their water — you get a much better picture than any spec sheet.

Talk to us

Drop us a line via chat or email at any time. We can:

Walk through model-fit conversations based on your height, weight, and water
Tell you which dealers near you are most likely to have a demo
Be honest about which boat we'd actually recommend for your fishing

Buy from a dealer that demos

If you make the trip to ESS or another demo-friendly dealer, you can demo the boat, decide, and walk out with the kayak the same day. That's the cleanest path.