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Necky Eliza Kayak w/ Rudder - 2007 BCS
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Necky designed the Eliza Kayak specifically for women paddlers looking to tour in a lightweight, maneuverable kayak. Pull the rudder down and track smoothly through wind and waves. Pack your weekend gear into the bow and stern hatches and glide into the blue-green waters. Cut through strong headwinds thanks to the Eliza Kayak's low deck profile. Necky's molded foam touring seat keeps the blood flowing to your legs, so you don't have to worry about getting rubber-legs syndrome from sitting all day. A back band gives you lumbar support, and adjustable foot braces move to accommodate your legs. The Eliza Kayak responds well to women paddlers who bring up to 160 pounds of their pure paddling excitement to the water.
Bottom Line: Glide straight into the sunset or tuck into those deserted coves in Necky's Eliza Kayak.
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What are the key differences between an older (i.e. 2007) Necky
What are the key differences between an older (i.e. 2007) Necky Eliza and the 2011? Are the advancements really worth the price??
By: Lori
October 21, 2011
Perfect Kayak
By:
Mel McC.
October 27, 2010
I am 5'4" 130lb, and this boat fits well and is very comfortable. Purchased this kayak in June to keep up with my husbands 17' Necky Looksha Outrigger. We use them several times a week on the Peace River in SW Florida for exorcise and recreation. We usually paddle 6-10 miles a trip. I can cruz my Eliza between 4 and 4.5 mph (my husband always has me carry a gps) with an all day cadence. The rudder is easily deployed and makes the boat turn on a dime. We took it on a 5 day camp trip which included a half dozen rock gardens a day, it handled beautifully. Easy to correct and change course when working through rapids. My husband packed all the gear. Hatches are a decent size but you may want to try your pack plan a few days before the trip in case something can't fit. The hatches work well to keep the river out. We have been in open water in the Gulf with 12knt winds and a 3-4 ft surf and it was surprising how well the Eliza did. I was amazed how fun my Eliza was in surf.
Is this really a good fit for a smaller person- 5'3"
Is this really a good fit for a smaller person- 5'3" 112 lbs.....
I was laso looking at the Seda Starlet or Swift norCurrent designs whistler
By: MARY
April 25, 2010
amazing!!!
By:
Milly Wallace
August 15, 2007
This boat kicks butt!! I took it down to lake Powell and toured all over and in canyons and everything. This has amazing handling and it has a better size cockpit for a women's shape. using the rudder on it this thing could turn on a dime. It has good bungees on it, I collected 45 pieces of trash in Powell and put them under the bungees as i found them. the dry storage is really good. I did not have a problem with any water coming into it at all. I had dry sacks but i do not know if i really needed them!
This is a really quick boat also. My friends were in their perception Carolinas and I was cruising past them and would turn around and come back to them and then turn around and wizz past them.
in choppy waters this performed awesome as well. It just flew through those white caps and waves. I never once felt unstable even with waves coming from the side hitting me.
What would be the shipping charges on a 16' eliza with rudder
What would be the shipping charges on a 16' eliza with rudder to Cypress, Texas? Does this move via fed ex?
By: Norma Ray
September 17, 2009
neoprene covers worthless
By:
Anne Anderson
July 28, 2009
I just bought a necky eliza kayak. Haven't used it yet but I'm sure it will do what I was looking for EXCEPT, the neoprene covers are impossible to put back on once you take them off. It took my husband a half hour to finally get them back on. I'll never be able to use them. I guess I will just have to buy waterproof stuff bags and leave the covers at home.
To me this signifies very poor product design. I wonder what else I will discover once I use the boat. All other reviews I have read do not mention any problems with the covers but customer service for the distributor did mention they had several complaints.
3 Comments Last Comment: March 31, 2010 by: Kate
By: Kate
March 31, 2010
Hi Anne,
When I went to a Kayak show, the sales associate had to show us how to put the neoprene covers on. There is a trick, it's the same way you would pull up and put a neoprene skirt on when sitting in the kayak. It will take some muscle, but once you know how to put it on, everything will stay nice and dry and it will be worth it.
When putting it on, you need to start at one end and pull slowly up the sides of the opening, maintaining pressure on the cover so it doesn't slip off. A little practice and you'll be good to go. I have tried it on a lake at a show, it just glides so easily through the water. If I ever have money I plan on trading my "older" 12' Preception kayak in for a 14' Eliza.
By: bob hayes
December 31, 2009
This definitely gets easier after they've been used a while. The covers on my Eskia were evil to start with and I do it with minimal effort now.
By: Kevin in Alaska
August 2, 2009
I have a Necky Looksha 17 and thought the same thing about the neoprene covers on it. I found that the trick is to roll one end inside out and then start to put the cover on using the opposite end, slowly moving your hands along to the "inside out" end as you stretch it over the hatch openeings> It goes on fairly quickly.
Ready to Start
By: Mel McC.
October 27, 2010
Write your question here...What makes this a woman's kayak?
Write your question here...What makes this a woman's kayak? What is the difference between a woman's and men's kyak?
By: Paul Petrushonis
July 25, 2009
To be honest, there isn't much of a difference. This particular kayak has a low deck profile meaning it will sit lower and can handle less weight (160 lbs max). Overall it weighs slightly less and the cockpit is a tad smaller than the "male version".
By: Jacob Crabb
July 25, 2009
Necky Eliza is wonderful!!
By:
Submariner Annie
August 8, 2009
I have now used this in rivers, the ocean, and mangroves! It's great.
what is the color of the one you have in stock...necky eliza
what is the color of the one you have in stock...necky eliza?
By: rpv_20002213606
May 12, 2008
cloud burst
By: rpv_20002213606
May 12, 2008
Maine Coast-multiday overnight Great Boat
By:
geogeek100110778
July 10, 2008
Used this boat for a 3 day tour/camping trip in coastal Maine- island to island! Loads and loads of fun!!!
Lightweight, playful, stable touring kayak. Easy rudder- just pull cord to bring up/down. I fit all my backpacking gear into this thing except for the sleeping bag, which my husband had to take. The sleep bag is only ~soccer ball sized but the hatch openings were too small to squeeze it in.
Be prepared to be creative to get all your overnight gear in. I can fit all my backpacking gear into a 1500 cu pack; I got all of it in except the sleeping bag. Don't go with Large sized drybags, go with medium and small but just use more of them. It took me quite a while to figure out a packing scheme that worked.
Overall, very sweet boat but requires a PhD to pack it. No regrets with Eliza.
Change me.
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2007 Model No Longer Available
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Necky Eliza Kayak with Rudder
Necky Eliza Kayak with RudderPerfect Kayak
I am 5'4" 130lb, and this boat fits well and is very comfortable. Purchased this kayak in June to keep up with my husbands 17' Necky Looksha more...
amazing!!!
This boat kicks butt!! I took it down to lake Powell and toured all over and in canyons and everything. This has amazing handling and it has a better size more...
- Hull Material:
- Polyurethane
- Length:
- 15ft 3.5in (4.6m)
- Width:
- 22in (55.8cm)
- Weight:
- 49lb (22.2kg)
- Cockpit:
- 28.5 x 16in (71.6 x 40.6cm)
- Storage Volume:
- [bow hatch] 13.25 x 7.5in (33.7 x 19.1cm) [stern hatch] 13.25 x 7.5in (33.7 x 19.1cm)
- Hatch Type:
- Neoprene cover
- Skeg:
- No
- Rudder:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Women paddlers up to 160 lbs, weekend touring
- Paddler Skill:
- Beginner to advanced
- Warranty:
- 1 year