Gear Review
Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Touring Kayak
Tsunami 145
By Neil Schott
Ranked #366 - Kayaks
February 22, 2010
Quick bottom line- It's a good boat for a starter-intermediate paddler who's going to be tossing it around a lot. I was a guide on lake superior for two years, and this was one of our go-to boats for our clients mainly because of it's stability yet versatility. It's plastic, so you can toss it around, hit it on rocks and it will come out okay. However, be wary that it doesn't have a skeg or rudder when you are on big or open water, that's really a down side of this boat. It's a also a little short for a longer touring boat, so I wouldn't say it's for anyone past an intermediate scale or going out onto big lakes.
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- Gen2 high-density polyethylene
- Width:
- 24.5 in
- Length:
- 14 ft 6 in
- Maximum Load:
- 350 lb
- Cockpit Dimensions:
- 35.5 x 19.5 in
- Bow Hatch Dimensions:
- 10 in
- Day Hatch Dimensions:
- 8 in
- Stern Hatch Dimensions:
- 18.5 x 12.5 in
- Hatch Cover:
- rubber snap
- Rudder:
- no
- Skeg:
- no
- Paddler Skill:
- beginner, intermediate, advanced
- Weight:
- 56 lb
- Recommended Use:
- touring kayak best for larger paddlers
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 12, 2011 By: Mike Courts
I have a Tsunami 14.5 with rudder and use it on Puget Sound and in local lakes. Have had no problem in big water or over longer distances. With the rudder the boat tracks well and is versatile enough for long distance in pretty serious water or enjoyable on lakes.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes