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Specifications comparison table sorted by Max Payload

See the Table sorted by Hull Length
  • Hull Weight: This is not the weight of a stripped hull, but the weight you can actually expect to have to lift onto your car. This weight typically includes deck rigging, footbraces, seat, and other fittings. Completed boats can be lighter or heavier depending upon options, construction techniques, wood density and other variables.
  • Cockpit Size: Cockpit size refers to the opening in the cokpit coaming that is provided in the kit as standard equipment. Custom cockpits are available for many boats for a nominal fee; call for details.
  • Recommended Paddler Weight: This should be considered a rough guide. The weight ranges shown will be comfortable, although as you reach the high and low limits other variables like height and shoe size become important.
  • Maximum Shoe Size: Maximum shoe size assumes the paddler is shod in a pair of neoprene boots of average bulk. Larger sizes are sometimes possible at the cost of comfort.
  • Maximum Payload: This is the safe load of the boat and is not the same as the maximum paddler weight. A paddler who weighs near the maximum payload has a center of gravity too high for stability. Properly stowed gear, however, does not harm stability.
 
Sorted by Max Payload
Model Length Length Beam Hull Weight Knees Height Cockpit Length Cockpit Width Paddler Weight Min Paddler Weight Max Max Shoe Size Max Payload In A Nutshell
Ft m m kg m m m kg kg Eur kg
Pax 18™ 18' 5,49 0,55 17,2 0,29 0,79 0,43 54 79 44 80 An extremely fast boat for workouts or racing.
Chesapeake 14™ 14' 4,27 0,53 16,3 0,27 0,61 0,41 27 61 41 80 Fast, handsome sea kayak for small-statured paddlers.
Shearwater 14™ 14' 6,375" 4,43 0,58 17,7 0,25 0,79 0,43 45 68 44 90 Beautiful boat for small paddlers!
Chesapeake 16 LT™ 15' 8" 4,78 0,58 19,1 0,29 0,79 0,42 45 68 44 100 Comfortable, stable boat for smaller folks.
Shearwater 16™ 16' 1,75" 4,92 0,58 19,1 0,25 0,79 0,43 54 86 44 110 Fast, medium volume sea kayak
Pax 20™ 19' 8" 5,99 0,50 18,1 0,29 0,79 0,43 77 100 46 110 An even faster boat for strong, experienced paddlers.
Wood Duck 10 10' 3,05 0,76 16,3 0,34 0.97 0,53 27 91 47 115 Compact and easy to use!
Play 16' 6" 5,03 0,56 17,2 0,27 0,81 0,46 50 86 43 115 A responsive and playful sea kayak.
Guillemot "S" 16' 4,88 0,51 18,1 0,27 0,74 0,43 45 79 43 115 Fun, playful sea kayak for small paddlers.
10 Foot Little Auk 10' 3,05 0,71 13,6 0,34 0,79 0,41 50 86 48 115 Small recreational kayak for poking around protected waters.
Shearwater 17™ 17' 5,18 0,57 20,0 0,27 0,79 0,43 59 100 46 120 A truly elegant West Greenland kayak.
Chesapeake 16™ 16' 4,88 0,60 19,1 0,32 0,79 0,43 54 77 47 120 Sweet handling kayak with a comfortable cockpit.
14 Foot Great Auk 14' 4,27 0,61 16,8 0,34 0,89 0,48 54 91 46 120 Roomy and comfortable small kayak for lakes and harbors.
11 Foot Little Auk 11' 3,35 0,71 14,1 0,34 0,89 0,48 54 91 48 120 Lightweight pond kayak for larger paddlers.
West River 18™ 18' 5,49 0,56 20,4 0,3 0,79 0,43 64 100 44 125 Very fast but with reasonable cockpit space and storage.
Petrel 17' 5,18 0,51 18,1 0,27 0,74 0,41 54 91 44 125 Rough water play for skilled paddlers and security for smaller paddlers.
Greenland Night Heron 18' 5,49 0,51 17,7 0,28 0,74 0,41 68 100 44 130 Low volume, responsive boat for Greenland style afficionados.
Wood Duck 12 12' 3,66 0,76 18,1 0,34 0,97 0,51 36 113 48 135 Great fishing and fun boat, but paddles fast.
Stitch & Glue Night Heron 18' 5,49 0,51 18,6 0,29 0,51 0,41 68 100 44 135 Fast and responsive, hard chined with Greenland styling.
Night Heron - High Deck 18' 5,49 0,51 18,1 0,32 0,74 0,41 68 100 47 135 Fast, responsive sea kayak on open water for long-legged paddlers.
Night Heron 18' 5,49 0,51 18,1 0,29 0,74 0,43 68 100 44 135 Fast and responsive on open water with distinctive Greenland influenced style.
Mill Creek 13™ 13' 3,96 0,75 18,1 (Open Cockpit) 0,79 0,43 57 113 (open cockpit) 135 Stable, comfortable, versatile, fast and able.
Hybrid Night Heron - High Deck 18' 5,49 0,51 18,1 0,32 0,74 0,41 68 100 47 135 The beauty of strips on a hard chine hull for long-legged paddlers.
Hybrid Night Heron 18' 5,49 0,51 18,1 0,29 0,74 0,41 68 100 44 135 The beauty and performance of the strip version with less work.
Guillemot 17' 5,18 0,53 18,6 0,3 0,97 0,51 68 100 46 135 Quick and responsive sea kayak for day trips and overnights.
Chesapeake 17 LT™ 16' 10.75" 5,15 0,60 20,4 0,31 0,79 0,43 73 100 47 135 Fast, efficient, medium volume sea kayak
Chesapeake 17™ 17' 5,18 0,61 20,4 0,32 0,79 0,42 82 113 48 150 The quintessial high-volume touring kayak.
Razor Billed Auk 19' 5,79 0,51 20,9 0,3 0,84 0,58 68 100 44 160 Fast, responsive sea kayak for open water and close to shore.
Great Auk 17' 5,18 0,61 18,6 0,34 0,84 0,48 98 100 46 160 A simple roomy and stable sea kayak.
Expedition Single 19' 5,79 0,53 19,1 0,3 0,74 0,43 68 113 48 160 An efficient beauty for long distance touring.
Chesapeake 18 18' 5,49 0,62 21,8 0,33 0,79 0,43 95 122 48 160 A big but fast and capable load carrier.
Arctic Hawk™ 18' 5,49 0,56 19,5 0,29 0,51 0,41 73 95 46 160 An adaptation of a traditional Greenland kayak to the modern recreational paddler.
Guillemot "L" 18' 5,49 0,58 18,1 0,32 0,81 0,41 86 125 49 170 Handy touring sea kayak for larger paddlers.
Mill Creek 16.5™ 16' 6" 5,03 0,84 28,1 (Open Cockpit) 1,45 0,43 104 181 (open cockpit) 205 A popular double in the style of a Klepper or Folbot.
Chesapeake Sport Tandem™ 21' 8" 6,60 0,56 29,5 0,3 0,79 0,43 113 181 47 215 A tandem for skilled enthusiasts.
High Capacity Great Auk 18' 5,49 0,76 25,0 0,34 0,84 0,48 136 181 18 270 Capable of carrying the kitchen sink.
Great Auk Double 21' 6,40 0,66 25,4 0,27 0,76/0,84 0,43/0,48 91 181 47 270 Comfortable and efficient tandem for touring.
Fast Double 25' 6" 7,77 0,53 26,3 0,28 0,79 0,46 91 181 48 270 A fast, efficient tandem kayak for skilled paddlers.
Guillemot Double 20' 6,10 0,71 27,2 0,32 0,74 0,43 91 227 48 320 A roomy and stable tandem for casual paddlers.
Chesapeake Triple™ 21' 6,40 0,76 30,8 0,36 0,79 0,43 136 272 49 320 Versatility for two or three paddlers.
Chesapeake Double™ 21' 6,40 0,76 29,5 0,36 0,79 0,43 136 227 48 320 A substantial but swift touring boat.
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