I saw this kayak listed on facebook marketplace, and it seems like a good deal, but I can’t find anything on this brand - a forum search turned up a similar post from 2014 with similar issues with not having much info about this brand. Thought I would try again. It is very close to me so I will probably go look at it, but just curious if anyone has any intel.
Also - they say “never used” but I am assuming that likely means this owner never used it, rather than it has never been used at all. What should I be looking for in terms of wear and tear, design issues, etc. I currently have a new Eddyline Rio, and am not as familiar with what I need to be looking out for in a used boat, particularly a sea kayak.
The seller may be unfamiliar with kayaks, indicating that it has a bow rudder. The company may no longer exist, but there is this trace in Collingwood Ontario:
SusanDB - It is a nice looking kayak. It lacks thigh braces and perimeter lines so you could say it falls a little short of the standard for modern touring kayaks. A few comments on things to look for:
Check the rudder to make sure it deploys and retracts and that the foot pedals function to steer it. The rudder looks like a common Feathercraft rudder so parts might be available if ever needed.
The bulkheads appear to be foam. The sealant around those could be leaking due to age but it can be redone.
On the hull, look for major “spider cracks” that might indicate it’s been dropped. Worst case, it could leak there but it’s repairable if needed.