Romany Specs

Length: 16 feet ( 4.89m )

Width: 21.5 inches ( 0.54m )

Volumes

Front compartment: 48 litres

Middle compartment: 36 litres

Rear compartments: 46 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 Romany 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 while 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.

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