Choosing a kayak

Standard colours

Please not the keel strip will add approx. 750grams - 1kg to the weight of

Each option we provide has undergone extensive testing to guarantee optimal performance in challenging conditions. You can trust that our kayaks will not let you down when you need them,

All our kayaks come with round hatches as standard. 

The bow and stern hatches have an inside diameter of 24cm (9.4"). The offset day hatch behind the cockpit has an inside diameter

Unfortunately, as cockpit rims sit proud of the kayak deck, they can be prone to damage. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to replace or refit them. Sea Kayaking UK can supply new rims

Equipment needed: Hand router, acetone, adequate safety equipment, 40 grit sandpaper, marker pen, masking tape, tape measure, kayak stands, cloths.

• Remove all accessories (backrest

What You Need:

• Allen key set
• Hand router
• Acetone
• Adequate safety equipment
• 40 grit sandpaper
• Wax
• Gel and

Some earlier Kari-Tek plastic skeg boxes have come partially loose from there glass composite surrounding and started to leak.

These instructions are for fixing the leak and making the

To replace the wire first, remove the old wire by loosening the grub screw in the slider knob. Pull the skeg blade down and release the retaining screw on the wire. To replace the wire, fit one

As we don't do these skegs anymore, unfortunately we don't stock the parts. You can get the plastic slider from P&H with the grub screw and the steel slider bar from Valley. You will have to

• Place the foam pad loose on the hull of the boat
• Twist the seat and place it on top of the foam pad
• Line up the centreline of the seat with the centreline of the

All the Kari-tek skegs are available as a retro fit kit complete with instructions on how to fit them. For more information please see the Kari-tek website.

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• Equipment needed: Seat, adjustable plastic side parts and four bolts, backrest, foam seat pad, Allen key set, acetone, tape measure, cloths, spatula, mixing board, heavy weight (small bag

Pilgrim and Pilgrim Expedition narrow seat fitted as standard with option of a wider seat.

Latitude- a wide seat fitted as standard with an option of a narrow seat.

All other

We have a large network of retailers worldwide who have a great deal of experience and knowledge. Please consider your local dealer as they can usually offer a local service and getting the kayak

The skeg can be used to trim the kayak in wind, and it does not get in the way of tow lines or become a danger when undertaking rescues; which we often see with a rudder. For single kayaks we

Oval back hatch and small deck hatch

Colours

The standard kayaks are available in yellow, orange, red, blue, quill, white and bright green. 

Please see the colours illustrated and use the colour

As standard we fit all our kayaks with a wire skeg. We believe this is the best system available at present although all skeg systems need some care and maintenance to fuction reliably. The wire