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Necky Manitou II Tandem Kayak

Item #NEC0057 | 5 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Good Beginner kayak

By Ranked #230 - Kayaks July 1, 2009

I bought this as a beginner, for my wife and I. It has been good in calm waters, but it has problems tracking at higher paddling speeds. The bottom of the kayak indents when both her and I are in it, and I think that affects its fluid dynamics a lot. i also got it without a rudder, and I am going to put one on because it is hard to steer compared to other kayaks. I weigh 180 and she is 150 and it seems maxed out with our weight...it flexes a little too much...i would not recommend this. The harder kayaks seem more stable.

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Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
polyethylene 
Length:
[14 ft 8] in 
Width:
[28 in ] 
Maximum Load:
[425-475 lbs ] 
Rudder:
yes, rudder-compatible (sold separately) 
Skeg:
yes 
Paddler Skill:
beginner, intermediate, expert 
Recommended Use:
day touring 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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