Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5713 Water Rowing Machine

Overview

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5713 brings water resistance, usually the preserve of pricey hardwood machines, down to a far more accessible price. A bladed paddle spins in a polycarbonate tank, so the harder you drive the more the water pushes back, giving the self-regulating, no-settings stroke that water-rowing fans love along with the characteristic soothing swish. You adjust the feel by changing how much water you put in the tank rather than turning a dial, which sets a baseline that your effort then builds on. A simple LCD shows time, count, calories and distance, running on batteries without app support, so the appeal here is the water experience rather than connected coaching. The steel-and-aluminum frame is sturdier than the brand's lightest models and accommodates a reasonable range of heights and weights. It stores upright on its end, helping reclaim floor space in a way the brand's horizontal rowers cannot. Fit and finish are still budget-grade, the monitor is basic, and the tank adds weight when filled, but for anyone curious about water resistance who is not ready to spend on a WaterRower, this is a genuinely affordable way in and a pleasant, low-impact machine for everyday rowing.