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South Sound Kayak
13109 Marksman Road SW
Olympia, WA 98512
360-791-1045
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Explorer

Length: 17 feet 8 Inches(5.40m )

Width: 21.5 inches (0.54m )

Volumes

  • Front compartment: 58 litres
  • Middle compartment: 39 litres
  • Rear compartments: 60 litres

Deck: 2.5 oz C.S mat plus foredeck rescue patch of extra 1.5 oz mat.

Hull: 2.5 oz C.S mat plus 8 oz cloth. 2 inch keel strip. Double thickness reinforced bow and stern.

Inside seam: 2 inch diolen plus 3 inch glass cloth.

Outside seam: 1 inch glass cloth.

The Explorer was designed in 1993 with the following features:

  • A low rear deck for easy rolling.
  • A white water cockpit. This gives the kayaker excellent grip, control and allows a quick exit if needed!
  • Three compartments, including an offset day hatch, allowing the kayaker to reach into the compartment whilst at sea.
  • Sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary).
  • Polished deck recesses.
  • Plenty of room for large feet or warm winter footwear.
  • Exceptional manoeuvrability, with direction stability.Very fast in following seas.
  • Large round hatches
  • Minimum weather cocking in strong winds

See the Choose Your Color page to check out color choices.

© 2006-2008, Terry and Cathy Miller, South Sound Kayak