Choosing a kayak

Reference table:

We've developed our custom kayak colour chooser. Feel free to have a play, and, when you've found the colour combo you like, hit 'Download configuration' to get a copy of your choices.

As

The hardest part of a repair to the surface of a coloured fibre glass boat is matching the colour shade. Even "factory colours" don't match exactly after a boat has been in the sun for a few

All Sea Kayaking UK kayaks are designed with a recess for a Silva 70P compass. Silva manufactures world-class compasses and designed this model specifically for small craft in rough water. We can

SKUK made a decision to specialize in custom art work a few years ago. This work has grown and developed over the years. We have now taken our artwork to what we think is the next level. It is

This is our latest innovation in kayak artwork and we think it offers somthing very unique. Our system opens up a whole new world of possibilities for customising your kayak.

By working

We can offer a custom forward bulkhead position in all our kayaks. A custom bulkhead can be a great customisation making the kayak that little more personalised.  It can have the effect of

It is possible to add additional deck fittings, but these may be flush fittings instead of the standard.

If the leak isn't obvious you need to increase the pressure in the boat to force air out of the leak. You can do this by taping a large plastic bag around the hatch rim of the suspect

This repair can be necessary is a hatch has been damaged, usually this happens when there has been an impact on rocks or with another kayak. 

What you need

• Sikaflex

Q: Im looking for a more comfortable seat for my standard Romany, to give me a little more room below deck and put me in a more positive (forward) paddling position. Would you recommend the foam

When to repair your gel coat?

When to repair gel coat: Scuffs and surface scratches can look unsightly, and small ones may polish out with a soft woollen buffer and some marine

We offer a hand pump recess as a custom option. A hand pump is now an essential piece of safety equipment for sea kayakers, but it can be a little difficult to stow. Our hand pump recess ensures

Quantities: Keel strip for a 17 ft 6 inch kayak: 500 grams of gel with 5% pigment, 5% styrene wax. Add the same volume of glass bubbles with 6 cc of catalyst.

• A 2 inch (50 mm)

As standard this seat comes set in the middle position and can be set 12 mm (½″) forward or backward by the paddler.

Changing the seat position can help the paddler to feel more

From the inside:

• Sand the area around the hole. Remove any dust and clean the surface using acetone.
• Cut out 4 pieces of chopped strand mat that overlap

• Always leave boats in storage with hatch covers removed.
• Always store out of direct sunlight and ideally under cover.
• Always sponge your kayak dry, as kayaks will

In an ideal world, specially designed kayak carriers like J bars or shaped cradles would be used. These can be expensive, however, and are not strictly necessary if you follow the instructions

To fit the footrests in a boat, first work out where you want to fit them. On the outside of the boat, mark where you want the closest bolt to go through the hull. Place a bit of masking tape

We do not manufacture a kayak rudder system ourselves, however we install 2 systems as custom options. Below you will find links to the instruction leaflets for both