BIG MAN KAYAK

Tempest 180
Larger version in the Tempest series just scaled up for bigger people/bigger loads.

Check out the Essence 17

– Last Updated: Feb-13-13 5:54 PM EST –

If you are looking for a RM boat, the Perception Essence 17 has a fairly large cockpit and pretty good room under the deck with a lot of storage space. Tracks nicely, has good seat adjustments, has a skeg but is also rudder ready if that is important. I'm 6' 1" , 220 lbs, and found it too big for me, I had a couple of inches of extra adjustments with the foot pegs. I paddle the Essence 16.5 now. It seems to me to be a lot of boat for the money.

Bob

Big guy boat…
I am also in the xxl range(6’6" & 310lbs / sz-13). I found the Current Design Soltice Titian plenty roomy for me. Weight capacity is 475 for boat., which makes for a great touring boat with lots of gear.

tiderace xplore-X
I’m 6’7 225 size 13 shoe. The -X was too big for me. I fit fine in the -L.

The sterling grand illusion would fit you as well but Sterling isn’t back in production yet after the fire.

How about a smaller kayak…
…one for each foot:)

Etain 17-7 and Shoe Size
I have a Valley Etain 17-7 on the Showroom floor. I just hopped in with street shoes with extremely little heel to them. At my 33" inseam size 11 shoe, there was about 1" inches of clearance to the deck from the end of my shoe to the underside of the deck. This was with heels touching each other. A shorter leg length would provide a bit more clearance.



Same measurement with a Cetus HV is about 5/8" clearance to the underside of the deck. Just beyond is a glassed in rdf so 35" inseam might make contact with a 11.5 or 12 shoe size.



Perhaps this helps you or someone else pondering fit.



See you on the water,

Marshall

The River Connection, Inc.

Hyde Park, NY

www.the-river-connection.com

Maybe some ideas
I thought it was funny that the first response was for you to lose weight. It will be harder for that person to become nicer than it will for you to loose weight, but if you are like me that is a long process and you need a kayak that works for the body you have now so you can get the body you want later.



With that in mind I have made the following list:



http://paddlingandsailing.blogspot.com/p/kayaks-for-fat-paddlers.html



Hope it helps

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Canoe. Kruger Dreamcatcher.
I realize you’re asking about kayaks, but there are literally dozens of canoes that can fit someone your size plus plenty of room for gear. You can paddle any of them with a kayak paddle if you want. And you can still use them at any lesser body weight.



A different idea: the Kruger Dreamcatcher is the kayak version of the Kruger Sea Wind. It was specifically designed for the Great Lakes and ocean. Not sure exactly how it would fit you, but it was designed to haul a huge amount of gear. Expensive.

Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5
http://www.eddyline.com/kayak-models/night-hawk-17-5

my experience
6’5", 240, size 16 foot.I have a Kodiak and a CD Isle, like them both. The CD Isle has much more footroom. The CD Solstice Titan was uncomfortably big for me. The CD Infinity fit fine. The North Shore Polar HV and Capella 173 are other possible choices. The Nighthawk and Assateague would probably be a bit tight. The large Tsunami would be possible, but is not as playful as the others. The new high end Perception is nice, but tighter than the others. Hope this helps.

Tsunami 17’ 6"
I am 5’ 10" and 215. I just got done with 5 days in the glades with this kayak. I would not want to be much bigger than me in this kayak. I have size 10 gorge boots on and while I could get my feet in fine there is no way a size 15 paddler would be comfortable. Also I’m not sure the seat is wide enough. I have a 40" waist and it had probably another inch on either side for a bigger paddler too.



Its a gear hauler and not a ‘fun’ kayak. It needs a rudder too. Its great for its niche but I will only paddle it for expeditions.

Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5
Big Baily,



I agree with the idea of the Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5 My paddling buddy has one, and it is a great boat.



Greg

Delta, Atlantis, Seaward
Delta 15 or 18



Atlantis Titan



Seaward Chinook or Tyee



Are all worth trying if you have a chance. Good luck :slight_smile:

I was going to suggest
checking out the Delta Expedition models as well. The Expedition models have a higher deck versus the Sport models allowing for extra foot room and well as stowage space for kayak camping.

Etain
Regarding your suggestion of the Etain 17-7 for the linebacker type. How did it sit in the water at its suggested 275lb capacity? I’ve been trying to locate an Etain 17-7 RM to demo for some time now and have not been successful. I’m just wondering if its nearly subemerged at that weight or still has room for gear. Sorry to slip this in on someone else’s thread but it’s been a very difficult boat to find any reviews on.

Legs and feet numbness
That needs to be addressed separate from the kayak. This is one option



http://www.redfishkayak.com/seats.htm



While this will take time and space to build it’s a hella big boat.



http://www.pygmyboats.com/boats/borealis-XL-kayak-kit.html

SOT
So is a SOT not a better option for big guys? My hubby is big & we are looking for a kayak for him. We were leaning toward a SOT Perception. We do calm water/slow river trips. Nothing rough, but do want to include fishing.

Nigel Foster Shadow…
I’m 6’3", 240 lbs with size 14 feet, and this boat fits me fine. Paddles well with another 50lbs of gear, so I think it would float you fine.

big guy boat
you could try an NDK romany Excel although I am only 6 foot with size 11,s I found I could wear my flyfishing boots in it with no problems

agree on the solstice
One of my paddling buddies up in Maine, an older guy in his 70s, tall–at least 6’5" about 250 lbs bought a solstice and absolutley loves it. Plenty of room and good stability for him—see if any of your local kayak shops carry this model and if they will let you demo it