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Explorer The Expedition Kayak with the proven track record 1499 5.4m 0.54m Order Form
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Overview The Explorer is SKUK's flag ship.  The expeditions it has completed says it all.  Japan, New Zealand, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, South Georgia, Easter Island, Tasmania, Newfoundland etc...  It is not the fastest expedition kayak but is predictable and reliable.  You know how its going to react and that the construction can withstand anything you throw at it.
Specifications
Volumes
Front compartment:   58 litres
Middle compartment: 39 litres
Rear compartments:   60 litres

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 Explorer 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 manoeuvrability, with direction stability. Very fast in following seas.

  • Large round hatches

  • Minimum weather cocking in strong winds

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