suggestions for a touring kayak

system · March 22, 2009, 1:23pm

Hi, I have just sold my Nordkapp RM Enthusiast - too much capacity for the day trips that I tend to do. any suggestions for a touring kayak?

I weigh 150lbs and have intermediate skills and paddle coastal waters.

I was thinking Aquanaut LV, Avocet, Capella 160, P+H scorpio LV, SKUK Romany, but other ideas gratefully received.

Thanks for your time.

system · March 22, 2009, 1:46pm

you asked
Tempest 165

Zephyr 155

steve

wilsoj2 · March 22, 2009, 2:01pm

If you liked the feel of your Nordkapp
maybe you should consider a Nordkapp LV? Fun quick capable boat.

system · March 23, 2009, 7:33pm

LV
RM Necky Chatham 17

angstrom · March 23, 2009, 7:39pm

small

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Composite or RM?

The composite version of the Necky Eliza is a nice small person's boat.

The composite Avocet is pretty big in terms of cockpit fit -- the RM Avocet and the composite Aquanaut LV are snugger.

system · March 23, 2009, 10:24pm

Day Boat
Living in the U.K. I would join a club and paddle kayaks from other members then decide. You have many excellent choices. Valley,NDK etc. A Romany, Avocet, or Anas Acuta would be my first test paddles.

Dale

system · March 25, 2009, 10:03pm

thanks for ideas - appreciated

bruce · March 25, 2009, 10:27pm

I’m 150 lbs. and love my Aquanaut LV

CD1 · March 29, 2009, 1:48pm

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I’m 163 lbs and love my Valley Aquanuat LV

system · March 29, 2009, 9:22pm

The new…
…P&H Scorpio looks like a beauty. It comes in both high and low volume versions. Is 16’ 10" and is basically the poly version of the Cetus. It’s a bit sleeker/faster than the 160.

You mentioned the 160. I have the 160 and like it a lot. If I was buying now I’d check out the Scorpio.

jelson · March 29, 2009, 10:28pm

Island Kayaks Qaarsut
if you are lucky - you will be able to find one. Low volume, responsive and great fun.