I think you should seriously look at the Fluid Synergy. It is a double plastic kayak, that can easily be paddled by one person or two and have the capacity to accomodate a 3rd smaller child in the centre seat. Two of them easily fit on a customised roof rack. I have paddled mine in the surf and extensively on rivers, alone and with my son and they handle great. They are rated up to a 2 or 3 for rapids as well. In the sea they are not as fast as the fibre ski's but thet are super stable and with the tri-hull they handle the surf launches and beaching rather well. Check out their website and the trip they did ..........
Badballie - Sealine Member
Amanzimtoti
CHUMANI
NOTE: Production of the Chumani is suspended until Mid March 2010
The Chumani, based on the very successful Synergy design, features a soft tri-hull that is super stable. With the prominant keel it tracks in a straight line, while the hull has ample rocker to make it maneuverable when needed. The boat is just as at home on the ocean waves and rivers as on flat water. The lifted bow punches through waves with ease, while the unique stern design creates stability when surfing.
The Chumani seats one paddler, with hassle free molded-in footholds that can accommodate a large range of paddler sizes. Four drain holes get rid of water that splashes in the boat, preventing the boat to turn into a bathtub. The boat features four handles positioned conveniently, which, combined with the short length, makes it easy to manhandle out of the water.
A sealed hatch behind the paddler keeps items perfectly safe and dry. The compartment on the stern is designed to hold most regularly used cooler boxes as well as a wide range of dry bags and fishing bags. The compartment on the bow can also accommodate a variety of dry bags, and can also serve as seat for a kid facing the paddler.
The outfitting is finished off with a drain plug for the unlikely event of water leaking into the boat, and a range of webbing loops where optional thigh straps or backrest can be attached.
Length: 329 cm / 10'9" Width: 81 cm / 32" Weight: 22 kg / 48 lbs Paddler weight range: 130 kg / 280 lbs
Price:
Chumani Kayak: R4,050 (Including delivery in SA)
Paddle: R 450
Buoyancy Kit: R 250
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