CD Sirocco
Check out an article on Wes Boyd’s website; he lists it as a good boat for big guys. I am 6’2" 200 lbs (32 inseam- inches to spare to the bulkhead)and their is room to spare. I need to tighten up the hip area a bit yet, but it is a comfortable boat. My shoe size is only 11, but their is at least 2 more inches of room down there.
Demo…demo…demo…and demo…!!
You have been offered some great suggestions. The size of the boat is one factor. You will need to spend some time in each boat on the water to really know if the boat is right for you…right?
Given that you are an intermediate paddle, I would also highly recommend checking out:
Wilderness Systems Tempest 180
Necky Chatham 18
If interested you could build our own boat. Check out:
www.oneoceankayaks.com Vaclav designs/builds wonderful kayaks, and many are for larger paddlers (like him).
Enjoy!
Bob
Eddyline Nighthawk 17.5? (NM)
seat?
I think the hull would be a good one,wondering if the seat/coaming were wrong?
also Pygmys
Pygmy has some designs that are designed for expedition loads, and do fine with large paddlers.
http://www.pygmyboats.com/
Big boy boat
I have a CD Titian LV and it fits great, its fast and can hold a ton of gear.I have taken it camping. I am 6’2",220#,w#13 shoe,38 waist. The Current Designs rep for the southeast got me a demo, but it was just the Titian not the LV model. The LV has 1-1/2" shorter deck height. I can wear sandles while paddling with no problem.
Necky also has a “Pinta” model for large paddlers.
Greg Hester
Pinta no more
Necky doesn’t make it anymore. Its one of the best huge boats around. A friend weighs 325, 6’6’ and it’s perfect for him although the back deck needed a foam pillar between the aft hatch and coaming so it wouldn’t buckle when sat on.
cant beat it for the price, im VERY happ
I just got an old town Dirgo 140, and its just the ticket for a bigger guy.
Im 5-11 240 and ive got MORE than enough room. Seriosly there is som much room i feel like im in a tandemkayak or a canoe. Huge wide open cockpit and plenty of legroom.
I got it for $650 out the door from
http://www.ozarkcanoe.com/
theyve also got bigger boats than that too.
Tempest 180
I was your size about a year ago. 6’2", 290 lb. My waist was 48.
This suggestion is in a different direction, but if you have the capital and decide you want more of an all conditions (except white water) British style touring boat, the Tempest 180 may be a great fit. It has more cockpit room and noticeably more primary stability than other boats in it’s class, and still handles well in waves. It was the only British style boat that really fit me well at the time.
I’m not necessarily trying to talk you out of a rec boat. I was thinking in that direction originally, paddled the pungo 140 once and thought it was a fine boat for it’s class. It’s really a question of where you’re going with the sport, and where you want to start.
I agree with those who say try before you buy. Ideally rent for a day too, if you can.
Paul S.
Try the Seda Viking Max
I’m close to your size. 6-4, size 12 and I was 245 when I demoed a Seda Viking Max. I’m down about 25 pounds since then, but thats another story line. The Viking Max is a great boat for big guys. I would Highly recommend it, although its list price of 2600 is a bit above you 2k limit.
It has a little wider hull than average sea kayaks, which helps with the stability of a higher and larger center of gravity. Extra large cockpit for lifting your knees when they require stretching. It handles and paddles nice. It had some weather cocking with the rudder up, but I kept it up for the day to see how I could handle it. See Sedakayaks.com.
There is a Necky Pinta listed in the classifieds here on Pnet. I believe its for sale in the North East, if your local. As I recall it is simular in size to the viking, and has good reputation for big guys.
Regarding the Perception Eclipse, it will not be a roomy boat for you. Not much room for your knees under the deck, and no way to lift them in the cockpit. If you’re new to the sport, it is not very forgiving. I would caution against it. The Perception Carolina would be roomier and more stable.
The WS Tsunami 175 is also more forgiving, but WS’s cockpits tend to run a little on the small side. But they do have nice seats.
As always, sit in the boat and then demo, its the only way to tell if the boat is going to work for you and your situation.
Don