Long enough to cruise a coastal shoreline and short
enough to easily work around the smaller coves at the lake. The Nantucket,
at 14'9," has two separate storage compartments with enough room for a couple
of days worth of supplies. Old Town's patented triple layer Polylink 3 provides
the flotation, stiffness and super durability. The upswept bow and flared
sides help handle the waves, the wide shallow arc bottom gives stability
on flat water and a molded seat with the adjustable back let's you do it all
in remarkable comfort
Castine
For those that take leisure seriously, your boat has come in. The new
Castine is the perfect kayak for day trips, or just relaxing on
the water.
Length 3.88m Width 66cm Depth 33cm Weight 22kg Capacity136kg
Stable and easy to handle the Castine paddles comfortably in tight
areas and tracks remarkably well, at 12'9" it's also easy to car top. The
moulded seat has a comfortable high back that can be adjusted on the beach
or on the water, to give just the right amount of support. The triple layer
Polylink 3 construction provides flotation, durability and an incredibly
rigid hull. Sealed front and rear storage compartments, deck bungies, paddle
holder, and worry-free smile come standard.
CURRENT DESIGNS
PACIFICA
The smallest of our Sea Kayaks the Pacifica is a highly versatile
day tripper strongly recommended for use in lakes, rivers, estuaries and
calm seas.
PACIFICA is a highly versatile day tripper-style kayak. It is designed
specifically for North America's millions of birdwatchers, naturalists,
and outdoor photographers; and for those people who simply want to mess
about in boats. Performance is not an issue. This small touring kayak can
handle the roughest conditions, yet it cruises nicely at an easy touring
pace. PACIFICA fits a broad size-range of paddlers and has been designed
to be extremely use friendly.
At 4.1m in length, PACIFICA is the shortest of Current Designs kayaks.
With its fish-form, shallow-V hull design this small kayak offers tremendous
stability with a long "easy to enter and exit" cockpit with built in thigh
braces. The stern bulkhead and a generously sized stern hatch make storing
gear easy. The moulded bow buoyancy tank gives the boat adequate flotation
in the event of a capsize. PACIFICA is decked out like all the other Current
Designs boats with full deck rigging and a perimeter safety line.
PACIFICA is actually the Roto moulded sister ship of the Pachena, a Current
Designs model which has gained a popular following over the last five years.
Because of the broad appeal and great value the PACIFICA is one of the
most popular Current Designs models. (Pacifica is named Breeze outside
of Australasia).
Length 4.1m Width 63cm Depth 34cm
Weight 24.5kg
STORM
This Kayak is truly beautiful! Bow and stern bulkheads provide
storage for a healthy amount of equipment. A unique and revolutionary levered
up haul system for lowering and raising the rudder. The largest of our Sea
Kayaks, the Storm glides effortlessly through the water with superb tracking
and excellent manoeuvrability. STORM can be used in basically any conditions
Lively, rugged and affordable - STORM sets a new standard for plastic
kayaks. STORM is Current Design's first Roto moulded plastic kayak, built
under license in Auckland by Pacific Kayak.
Designed and built to handle tremendous abuse, STORM will offer years
of maintenance free paddling at an affordable price. STORM is a member of
the Current Designs famous Solstice line of kayaks. It is beautifully appointed
with features superior to any other plastic kayak on the market today.
When paddling STORM you will immediately feel comfortable with its stability,
while sensing its lively hull wanting to perform. It glides effortlessly
through the water with superb tracking yet excellent manoeuvrability. STORM
has been used on many extensive trips with tremendous success. A rugged
linear polyethylene hull gives a unique combination of strength, stiffness
and impact resistance. Storm's recessed deck fittings accommodate a very
clean deck rigging system with full perimeter deck lines. Rugged, affordable
and a great performer STORM sets a new standard for plastic kayaks.
Length: 5.18m Width 61cm Depth
37.5cm Weight 29kg
SQUALL
SQUALL is the smaller sister of STORM. It's scaled down for the smaller
paddler of for someone wanting a slimmer tighter fitting craft with all the
features of STORM. SQUALL can carry enough gear for long trips and still
performs well as a day tripper.
At just over 56cm wide and 5m long, this quick little polyethylene kayak
is zippy and fun but extremely predictable in every move. The shallow "v"
hull gives a lively feel, yet a strong sense of security when leaned over
on its side. The 79cm cockpit allows good contact with the boat and allows
superb control.
This fine sistership to STORM is appropriately named SQUALL (a small
storm). If you want a high performance touring kayak at an affordable price,
SQUALL may be for you..
Length 5m Width 56cm Depth 37cm
Weight 28kg
CROSSWIND
The Crosswind, Current Designs' tandem rotomoulded touring kayak is extremely
stable, efficient and comfortable to use. It is affordable, durable and
easily fits large or small paddlers. The well designed seat system and built-in
thigh braces enable the paddlers to feel more connected and in control with
the boat. The Crosswind is a perfect double kayak for day long or week long
touring. Bow and stern bulkheads and hatches offer dry storage plus added
buoyancy (in the unlikely event of a capsize).
The Crosswind has a state of the art flip-up rudder system, deck rigging
and full deck lines. This fine double kayak is very seaworthy and offers
exceptional features above all other touring kayaks in its class.
Length 5.66m Width 76cm Depth 36cm Weight 39kg
Q-KAYAKS
TASMAN EXPRESS (POLYETHYLENE)
At 5.3 metre long, this sleek looking craft has been designed
to maintain a good forward speed, especially when loaded up with gear.
It's low profile and flared bow enables it to perform extremely well in
adverse or windy conditions. A special feature of the Tasman Express is
the centre 'storage box', which is moulded in just behind the cockpit.
Length 5.3m Beam .62m Weight 29kg
Cockpit size 79x49cm
PENGUIN SEA KAYAK (POLYETHYLENE)
A stable and responsive sea kayak that can be best described
as 'user friendly'. The Penguin 2000 is a light polyethylene sea kayak
that moves effortlessly through the water with superb tracking. Its low
profile and stability allow the kayak to handle extremely well in windy
conditions, plus the flared bow makes for safer paddling in rough conditions.
Length 4.8m Beam .61m Weight 26.5kg
Cockpit size 80x46cm
TUI EXCEL(POLYETHYLENE)
The Tui is ideally suited to people who are wanting a versatile kayak.
many characteristics of our other polyethylene sea kayaks have been built
into the Tui maintaining stability, performance and wind resistance. The
bow and stern has been made sleek to give it a long waterline making it
a fast kayak which tracks straight and is easy to handle in river conditions
as well as the sea and lake. Gosh, you can take it in a triathlon if you
like.
Length 4.5m Beam .62m Weight 24kg
Cockpit size 84x49cm
WANDERER EXCEL (POLYETHYLENE)
Here is a double of great versatility. a polyethylene durable
double kayak which can be used on the river, lake, estuary and sea. The
Wanderer excel is a stable, user friendly kayak which is fitted with a
foot-controlled retractable rudder and a bulkhead behind the rear cockpit
to provide safe handling and buoyancy. The inexpense and durability of
this kayak make it an easy decision to get out there and give it a go.
Length 4.5m Beam .82m Weight 34kg
Cockpit size 79x47cm
NORTH STAR (POLYETHYLENE)
A good solid double sea kayak for both day trips and extended self-supported
expeditions. The North Star immediately delivers a feeling of security
without compromising the sporty features of the kayak. It's length, combined
with a soft chined hull allows for excellent stability and positive forward
speed, especially in rougher seas. The North Star has three storage compartments,
the centre being easy to access while at sea. The roomy cockpits with adjustable
backrest and footrests, plus the seat support adjusters, make this the
most comfortable tandem around.
Lenght 5.6m Beam .75m Weight 40kg
Cockpit Size 79x47cm
