Gear Review
Perception Eclipse Series Kayak w/ Rudder
This is a fast boat.
By Robby Miller
September 20, 2007
This boat is really fast in the water. It tracks quite nicely, although as someone else has mentioned, it does weathercock in the wind. The rudder really helps to compensate and can help to keep the boat straight. This certainly isn't the most stable kayak I've ever been in, however, it is very fast and it handles chop and waves quite well. If you have a little kayaking experience under your belt, this shouldn't be too much of a problem.
View Details: Perception Eclipse Series Kayak w/ Rudder
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Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- Polyethylene
- Length:
- [16] 16ft 2.5in (487cm); [17] 17ft 2in (523cm)
- Width:
- [16] 22.75in (56cm); [17] 23.25in (57cm)
- Weight:
- [16] 62lb (29kg); [17] 68lb (30kg)
- Cockpit:
- [16] 35 x 18.5in (86 x 48cm); [17] 35 x 18.5in (86 x 48cm)
- Storage Volume:
- [16] 8500cu in; [17] 8850cu in
- Maximum Load:
- [16] 325lb (145kg); [17] 425lb (193kg)
- Hatch Type:
- Soft rubber
- Skeg:
- No
- Rudder:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Long-distance sea and lake kayaking
- Paddler Skill:
- Intermediate to advanced
- Warranty:
- 5 Years
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