Length:
16
feet
(
4.89m
)
Width:
21.5
inches
(
0.54m
)
There
has
been
a
demand
for
smaller
sea
kayaks,
especially
as
the
number
of
female
sea
kayakers
grow.
Instead
of
producing
a
new
kayak
NDK
decided
to
modify
the
Romany
and
Explorer.
For
these
models
a LV
(Low
Volume
option
will
be
available.)
All
kayaks
have
modified
cockpits
and
reduced
volume.
The
hulls
will
essentially
are
the
same.
The
LV
kayaks
have
been
fitted
with
a
new
Keyhole
cockpit
rim
customised
to
fit
smaller
kayakers.
The
rim
is
3.5"
(87mm)
shorter
than
the
standard
and
1"
(25mm)
narrower
with
the
leg
braces
brought
back
towards
the
paddler.
All
kayaks
have
less
volume
and
a
re-designed
front
deck.
Deck:
2.5
oz
C.S
mat
plus
foredeck
rescue
patch
of
extra
1.5
oz
mat.
Hull:
2.5
oz
C.S
mat
plus
8 oz
cloth.
2
inch
keel
strip.
Double
thickness
reinforced
bow
and
stern.
Inside
seam:
2
inch
diolen
plus
3
inch
glass
cloth.
Outside
seam:
1
inch
glass
cloth.
The
Romany
was
designed
in
1993
with
the
following
features:
-
A low rear deck for easy rolling.
-
A white water cockpit.
-
This gives the kayaker excellent grip, control and allows a quick exit if needed!
-
Three compartments, including an offset day hatch, allowing the kayaker to reach into the compartment whilst at sea.
-
Sloping rear bulkhead behind the seat, allowing the kayak to be emptied by lifting the bow (no X rescue necessary).
-
Polished deck recesses.
-
Plenty of room for large feet or warm winter footwear.
-
Exceptional maneuverability, with direction stability. Very fast in following seas.
-
Large round hatches
-
Minimum weather cocking in strong winds.
