The max weight is about 450 lbs, so that would include a couple larger folks at a time. If you look at some of guru photos above, you will see there is plenty of extra room in the cockpit

SC, I wouldn't use the rudder for the conditions you are describing.

Kayaks can only be shipped to the lower 48 states. Sorry, no Alaska.

No, the rudder pedals only work for the stern paddler when in the tandem configuration. Use sweep and rudder strokes to turn the boat when paddling solo. hope this helps

I wouldn't worry about the front seat leg room. I've had a 5'8" person up there with plenty of leg room. Just slide the footpegs forward. Leg room is not a problem.

No problems for most paddlers to adjust the footpegs and have the Knees bent and resting comfortably on the Thigh/Knee pads. Check out some of the pics of couples in the tandem configuration, plenty of room for legs up around the Knee pads.

I agree with Tim, I have used Aqua-Bound paddles for a while now and have never had any issues with them.

I use an Aqua-bound stingray and stand behind any of the Aqua-bound paddles that can be found here:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/subcat/100000001/Paddles.html#app=price%7E+group%7E+brand%7E100000817+sortby%7E+cat%7E100000005+subcat%7E100000001+offset%7E+on_sale%7E+page_name%7E
Just be sure to use the sizing chart to find the correct length. This boat is 31" wide, so plug your height into the chart. I hope this helps.

this kayak is pretty stable, but if your dog is jumping around and moving from side to side, you may not stay upright for very long. But for most purposes, it's a very stable kayak.

A lot of Native owners take their dogs in the marvel 14.5, at 31 inches wide its very stable. How big is your dog?

I doubt there would be that much room, however, there is some room behind the rearward seat and some room in the front hull. There is also the netting on the forward deck..... still, I doubt if you could fit all that gear and food etc in this boat. You could also put some stuff between your legs, but it would be "iffy".....

I doubt there would be that much room, however, there is some room behind the rearward seat and some room in the front hull. There is also the netting on the forward deck..... still, I doubt if you could fit all that gear and food etc in this boat. You could also put some stuff between your legs, but it would be "iffy".....

Probably not, you'll need a bigger boat for that much gear.

Yes, just email customer service and ask to special order a Marvel 14 tandem rudder kit

A rudder DEFINITELY makes it easier to paddle in a straight line. If you can afford it, get it. Well worth the extra money. I don't have one on mine yet, but will get one soon. I have a rudder on my solo ocean kayak and it makes a huge difference. Instead of adjusting your course through your paddle strokes, you just keep on track with simple foot pedal movements to control your direction with the rudder. It's worth it!!!

The advantages of having the rudder are you can focus on paddling with your hands as your feet will control the rudder, it's also extremely helpful when the winds are heavy, and less hassle when you have more than 1 paddler. Trust me, it's an excellant option to have.

Its got the hatch and bulkhead so it has built in Flotation. Which coast? This boat is fine in bays, lakes, protected water. If you go paddling off shore, or launching/landing from the surf zone... I'd go with a sit on top.

our daughter started out on a 10 ft liquid logic. Very similar to the 10 ft Necky on this web site. It is made here in NC. Good seating and stability were the key tokeeping her interested

When I first bought this boat, I kayaked solo in several lakes on my way back down the eastern sierras in California. Not a problem. Not the ideal, but certainly comfortable. The seats are adjustable so you should be able to find a comfortable position.

It is a hybrid tandem and solo, so its not the perfect solo paddling boat, but its pretty close. You can move one of the seats to the middle of the kayak (not all tandem/solo hybrids have this ability) Its stable but not as wide as other solo/tandem hybrids. Most of all though, I think its the weight (solo 55lbs and tandem 62lbs) that makes it a good solo boat. With one seat out, it weighs in at 55 lbs. That is lighter than most other company's 14 1/2 foot boats, so you use less effort to go furhter easier. no dead weight in this thing. Most people dont relize how strong this plastic is. These Marvels dont oil can like other kayaks. The plastic is strong, light, and a lot stiffer than other boats I've owned or tried.