Light-Touring Kayaks at our Newton Paddling Store

Free Demos & Price Matching

At Charles River, every day is demo day! Drop by for free demos of any boat we sell. We will also match any advertised price on boats and paddles.
Light-touring kayaks are made for those thinking about longer days and light overnights. They are faster and slightly less stable than recreational kayaks, and offer more storage space and better seaworthiness for trips on protected-to-more-open waters.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak carries a wide variety of light-touring kayaks, from basic plastic models to top-of-the-line, lightweight composite boats. Browse our list and come down for a free test-paddle! If you are looking for a boat from these manufacturers which does not appear on this list, we are happy to special-order it.

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Current Designs
Kitsilano "TCS" with rudder 15'3" L 22" W TCS 54 lbs.
New for 2008! Constructed of stiff and light thermoformed plastic, this boat falls firmly on the boundary between sea kayaks and light-touring kayaks. Its shape offers a great combination of stability and maneuverability. It's good for light overnights, and is long enough to handle serious ocean waves if your skills allow. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. For the medium-to-large paddler.


Kestrel 140 TCS (w/ opt. rudder) 14' L 26" W TCS 43 lbs. with rudder , without rudder
A stable, fast, lightweight recreational kayak made of thermoformed plastic. Two feet longer than the Kestrel 120, offering more speed and better tracking. Front and rear bulkheaded hatches and deck bungees. Optional rudder available (adds 3 lbs.). Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


Kestrel 140 Comp. (w/ opt. rud.) 14' L 26" W CP 38 lbs. with rudder , without rudder
A stable, superlight recreational kayak made of kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon. With deck bungees and bulkheaded storage hatches front and rear. Optional rudder improves tracking in wind and waves (adds 3 lbs.). Compare this boat to the Lincoln Quoddy Light and the Epic GPX. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.



Hurricane Kayaks
Santee Expedition new 14' L 26" W TRL 51 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $999
New boat with some scuffs. A very stable light-touring kayak constructed of thermoformed plastic (a lightweight and stiff material superior to polyethylene). Stiffness improves efficiency and extends the boat's life span; its weight makes it super-easy to load on and off your car. Front and rear bulkheaded hatches, full deck outfitting, and very comfortable high-back seat. Fits a medium-to-large paddler. #SAN-7962-M


Tampico 140S (w/ opt. rud.) 14'0" L 23" W TRL 43 lbs. with rudder , without rudder
Constructed of thermoformed plastic, a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Stiffness improves efficiency and extends the boat's life span; its weight makes it super-easy to load on and off your car. This boat is stable and tracks very well. Optional rudder improves tracking in wind and waves (adds 3 lbs.). Front and rear bulkheaded hatches, full deck outfitting, and nice sea-kayak-style backband seat. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.


Tampico 140L (w/ opt. rud.) 14'0" L 23" W TRL 43 lbs. with rudder , without rudder
The larger-cockpit cousin of the Tampico 140S with a very comfortable high-back seat. Constructed of thermoformed plastic, a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Optional rudder improves tracking in wind and waves (adds 3 lbs.). Fits a medium-to-large paddler.



Impex
Mystic with skeg 14' L 21.5" W FG/CKV 43/36 lbs. fiberglass , carbon/kevlar
The sea kayak for small folks! The smallest of the Currituck line, the Mystic is a fully outfitted sea kayak with front, rear, and day hatches, full deck outfitting, and a wonderful cockpit fit. Edges very nicely and feels oh-so-smooth in the water.



Lincoln
Quoddy Lite 12'6" L 25" W CP 30 lbs.
A super-light light-touring kayak that's easy to load on and off the car! Very stable and lively. Front and rear bulkheaded hatches, deck bungees. Fits a wide range of paddler sizes.


Chebeague 14'6" L 24" W CP 33 lbs.
A super-light light-touring kayak that's easy to load on and off the car! Two feet longer than the Quoddy Lite: offers more speed and better tracking. Front and rear bulkheaded hatches, deck bungees. Fits a wide range of small-to-large paddler sizes.



Necky
Looksha 14 new, with rudder 14'2" L 24.5" W PL 57 lbs. SPECIAL DEAL $1039
New boats, deeply discounted! New boats with light scratches. New model for 2008. The perfect larger complement to the Manitou 14, this light-touring boat has all the outfitting of a sea kayak in a more manageable package. Thigh braces improve boat control and stability. Rudder improves tracking in wind and waves. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck rigging. Fits a medium-to-larger paddler.


Manitou 14 with skeg 14'4" L 24" W PL 49 lbs.
They've added 15" of length, a second bulkheaded hatch, more deck lines and bungees, and a skeg to the original Manitou 13, creating a stable light-touring kayak. Fits a variety of paddler sizes.



Old Town
Cayuga 130 13'1" L 25" W PL 52 lbs.
New for 2008! A comfortable and stable light-touring kayak. Thigh braces improve boat control and stability. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches with easy-on/off design; deck lines and bungees. Fits a variety of paddler sizes.


Cayuga 146 w/ rudder 14'6" L 24" W PL 53 lbs. with rudder
New for 2008! A comfortable and stable light-touring kayak. Thigh braces improve boat control and stability. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches with easy-on/off design, plus a unique front-of-the-cockpit hatch for easy access; deck lines and bungees. Fits a variety of paddler sizes.



P&H/Venture Kayaks
Easky 13 new, with rudder 13'7" L 26.5" W PL 46 lbs. $1049 SPECIAL DEAL $699
New boats with light scratches, yellow or red. A stable light-touring kayak with nicely adjustable cockpit fitting. Rudder greatly improves tracking, steering, and handling in wind and waves. For the small-to-medium paddler. #4215



Wilderness Systems
Tsunami SP kids' kayak 12' L 21" W PL 35 lbs.
The first true touring kayak for small folks! All the features of the Tsunami 140 with a very small cockpit and perfect weight. Fits paddlers weighing approx. 60-100 lbs. and under 5'2" tall.


Tsunami 120 or 120 Duralite 12' L 25.5" W PL/DUR 50/40 lbs. 120 , 120 Duralite
Offers the features of the Tsunami 140 in a smaller package with improved maneuverability and lighter weight. Duralite model is 10 pounds lighter — much easier to load on and off the car! Fits a small-to-medium/large paddler.


Tsunami 125 or 125 Duralite 12.5' L 26" W PL/DUR 52/42 lbs. 125 , 125 Duralite
Same features as the Tsunami 120, but with a larger cockpit and slightly increased width for greater stability. Duralite model is 10 pounds lighter — much easier to load on and off the car! Fits a larger paddler.


Tsunami 140 or 140 Dur. rud. 14' L 24" W PL/DUR 57/47 lbs. 140 , 140 Duralite
The Tsunami has set a new standard for light-touring kayak performance and fit. Snug-fitting cockpit allows you to become one with the boat. Three-way adjustable seat is the most comfortable on the market. Molded-in skeg offers great tracking. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches and a day hatch opening. Full sea kayak deck outfitting. Rudder improves performance in wind and waves. Duralite model is 10 pounds lighter — much easier to load on and off the car! Fits a small-to-medium/large paddler.


Tsunami 145 or 145 Dur. rud. 14.5' L 24.5" W PL/DUR 58/48 lbs. 145 , 145 Duralite
Same features as the Tsunami 140, but with a larger cockpit and slightly increased width for greater stability. Duralite model is 10 pounds lighter — much easier to load on and off the car! Fits a larger paddler.


Tsunami 160 with rudder 16' L 23.38" W PL 63 lbs. with rudder
Building on the Tsunami 140's fit and features, the 160 is a very stable touring kayak with more cargo space and better performance in waves. Rudder improves handling in wind and waves. Fits a small-to-medium/large paddler.


Tsunami 165 with rudder 16'6" L 23.75" W PL 64 lbs. with rudder
Same features as the Tsunami 160, but with a larger cockpit and slightly increased width for greater stability. Fits a larger paddler.


Tsunami 175 with rudder 17'5" L 24" W PL 68 lbs. with rudder
Building on the Tsunami 140's fit and features, the 175 is a very stable touring kayak with huge cargo capacity and better performance in waves. Rudder improves handling in wind and waves. Fits a larger paddler.





Materials Used in Kayak Construction
CB = Carbon; CL = "Carbonlite" Thermoformed Plastic; CKV = Carbon/Kevlar composite; CP = Composite (mixture of Fiberglass, Kevlar, and/or Carbon); DUR = "Duralite" Polyethylene; FG = Fiberglass; KV = Kevlar; NX = Nomex composite; PL = Rotomolded Polyethylene; SNR = synthetic and natural Rubber; SPVC = woven synthetic fabric coated with PVC; TRL = "Trylon" Thermoformed Plastic; TCS = "Thermoformed Composite System" Plastic

To learn more about these materials, visit our How to Choose a Kayak Guide.



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