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Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Touring Kayak
Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Touring Kayak
The Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Touring Kayak fuses recreational-boat stability with touring-boat outfitting and speed. This way you won't feel tippy or like you're struggling to steer a huge barge. This kayak's multi-chine construction provides a super-stable ride and the V-hull ensures smooth tracking. Deck rigging, plus bow and stern bulkheads, make it easy to store gear for the day. An adjustable back rest and thigh supports keep your torso happy while adjustable foot braces add stability to your paddling strokes. Since the devastating Tsunami of 2004, Wilderness Systems has donated a portion of every Tsunami sold to the AmeriCares Humanitarian Fund.
Bottom Line: For tourers who like a stable, but not barge-like, kayak.
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Tsumami on Ford's Pond in Pennsylvania
By: Linda
July 23, 2009
Enjoyable boat
By: MtnDave
August 2, 2009
Second season with the Tsunami 145 and thought I'd toss 2 cents. Primary use has been on the Wisconsin River for multiday trips as well as paddling the local Madison lakes, some time on Lake Michigan. Around 250 miles in this boat so far. I'm 6'2", 220lbs. Stable, large cockpit for my frame, carries a lot of gear. Picked up on sale and have been very pleased with the purchase. From other reviews I knew I wouldn't win any races but between the comfort, load carrying ability and initial stability I have a boat I very much enjoy. Hatch seals have been fine (mentioned on other reviews as a prob).
Change me.
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Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- Gen2 high-density polyethylene
- Length:
- 14ft 5in (442cm)
- Width:
- 24.5in (62cm)
- Storage Volume:
- [Bow hatch] 10 x 10in (25 x 25cm); [Stern hatch] 18.5 x 12.5in (46.9 x 31.7cm)
- Maximum Load:
- 325lb (147kg)
- Hatch Type:
- Rubber snap
- Skeg:
- No
- Rudder:
- No
- Weight:
- 56lb (25kg)
- Paddler Skill:
- Beginner thru advanced
- Recommended Use:
- Day cruises
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime






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