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Racing & Fitness Kayaks For Sale
at our Newton Paddling Store

If you are racing or paddling for fitness, we have kayaks specifically designed for your needs! Whether you are paddling on the ocean or flatwater, Charles River Canoe & Kayak carries kayaks that fit the bill.
Browse the list below 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.

Boats and equipment are for sale at our Newton Boathouse. Click for Hours of Operation and a Map & Directions.
 
Racing and fitness kayaks are designed for speed.
Epic — Extremely lightweight composite kayaks for recreation to racing, designed by World Champions.
V10 Sport with Rudder 20' L 19" W CP 33 lbs. Performance $2395
V10 Sport
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 20' Width: 19"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 33 lbs.)
$2395
#4286
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10 series are super-fast ocean racing boats. Excels in upwind or downwind surfing conditions. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out. The fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals on the V10 will accommodate paddlers from 5'3" to 6'7" in height. Smaller paddlers should try the V10L, which has a lower front deck for decreased windage and a seat position ideal for smaller paddlers. The V10L footbraces will accommodate a paddler from 4'1" to 6'3" in height. V10 Sport is a wider, more stable version of the V10 that accommodates paddlers from 5'0" to 6'7" in height.
Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V10 series are super-fast ocean racing boats. Excels in upwind or downwind surfing conditions. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out. The fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusti…   Learn More!  SKU: Performance #4286.
V12 with Rudder 21' L 17.1" W CP/NX 32/23 lbs. Performance $2495, Ultra $3495
V12
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 21' Width: 17.1"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 32 lbs.)
$2495
#5757
Ultra
(Nomex Composite, 23 lbs.)
$3495
#5758
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V12 is the fastest flatwater-to-moderate-seas ski available. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out; fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals.
Designed by World Ocean Champion Oscar Chalupsky and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton, the V12 is the fastest flatwater-to-moderate-seas ski available. High-capacity Venturi drain keeps water out; fully adjustable footbrace with self adjusting pedals. Learn More!  SKU: Performance #5757; Ultra #5758.
16X with Rudder 16' L 23" W CP 40 lbs. Performance $3095
16X
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 16' Width: 23"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 40 lbs.)
$3095
#5456
Performance with Rudder, new
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 40 lbs.)
Closeout new sea kayak, red, with original Trackmaster integrated rudder.
$3095  $2395
#16X-10518-M
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The lightest 16' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite version is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex version is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Both are amazingly fast and quite maneuverable. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bow and stern bulkheaded hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. A breeze to load on and off your car. For the small-to-medium paddler. The "Performance" version is currently out of stock.
The lightest 16' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite version is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex version is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Both are amazi…   Learn More!  SKU: Performance #5456.
16X with Rudder, new 16' L 23" W CP 40 lbs. $3095 SPECIAL DEAL $2395
16X
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 16' Width: 23"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 40 lbs.)
$3095
#5456
Performance with Rudder, new
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 40 lbs.)
Closeout new sea kayak, red, with original Trackmaster integrated rudder.
$3095  $2395
#16X-10518-M
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The lightest 16' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite version is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex version is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Both are amazingly fast and quite maneuverable. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bow and stern bulkheaded hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. A breeze to load on and off your car. For the small-to-medium paddler.
Closeout new sea kayak, red, with original Trackmaster integrated rudder. Learn More about the 16X!  SKU: #16X-10518-M.
18X with Rudder 18' L 22" W CP 41 lbs. Performance $3095
18X
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 18' Width: 22"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 41 lbs.)
$3095
#5471
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The lightest 18' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite construction is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex construction is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Amazingly fast and quite maneuverable. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bow and stern bulkheaded hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. A breeze to load on and off your car. For the medium-to-large paddler. The "Performance" version is currently out of stock.
The lightest 18' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite construction is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex construction is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Amaz…   Learn More!  SKU: Performance #5471.
18X Sport with Rudder 18' L 22.75" W CP 41 lbs. Performance $3095
18X Sport
by Epic Kayaks
Length: 18' Width: 22.75"
Performance
(Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB, 41 lbs.)
$3095
#5459
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The lightest 18' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite construction is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex construction is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Amazingly fast and quite maneuverable. The "Sport" versions are 3/4" wider for additional stability. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bow and stern bulkheaded hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. A breeze to load on and off your car. For the medium-to-large paddler. The "Performance" version is currently out of stock.
The lightest 18' sea kayak available! Epic has brought composite boat weights down to fiberglass prices. The fiberglass/carbon composite construction is meant to be loaded and paddled on the ocean. The Nomex construction is meant for racing in flatwater and ocean conditions. Amaz…   Learn More!  SKU: Performance #5459.
KayakPro — Racing and fitness kayaks.
Jet w/ Understern Rudder [Special Order] 17' 3" L 20.5" W FG/CKV 26/25 lbs. Club $2300, Racer $2800
Jet
by KayakPro
Length: 17' 3" Width: 20.5"
Club
(Fiberglass, 26 lbs.)
$2300
#4156
Racer
(Carbon/Kevlar Composite, 25 lbs.)
$2800
#SKU
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that differ from our actual stock.
KayakPro's stable ICF trainer, the Jet is great if you are just starting out in racing kayaks, prefer a stable boat, or are paddling in cold water. The "Club" and "Racer" versions are not in stock and are available by special order only.
KayakPro's stable ICF trainer, the Jet is great if you are just starting out in racing kayaks, prefer a stable boat, or are paddling in cold water. The "Club" and "Racer" versions are not in stock and are available by special order only. Learn More!  SKU: Club #4156; Racer #SKU.
QCC — Composite designs that are American-made.
Q600X Used, with Rudder 16' 8" L 21" W CB 41 lbs. $4169 SPECIAL DEAL $1999
Q600X
by QCC Kayaks
Length: 16' 8" Width: 21"
Used, With Rudder
(Carbon, 41 lbs.)
Used carbon sea kayak, yellow, in excellent condition.
$4169  $1999
#2001731-C
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
A very efficient and fast design that provides surprising stability for such a narrow boat. Ultra-light design is easy to load on and off the car. Includes Smart-Trak rudder and thigh braces. Full deck outfitting, bulkheaded bow and stern hatches. Fits a small-to-medium/large paddler.
Used carbon sea kayak, yellow, in excellent condition. A very efficient and fast design that provides surprising stability for such a narrow boat. Ultra-light design is easy to load on and off the car. Includes Smart-Trak rudder and thigh braces. Full deck outfitting, bulkheaded …   Learn More about the Q600X!  SKU: #2001731-C.
Think Kayaks — Surf skis and racing/fitness kayaks.
Legend New 2009 21' 1" L 17" W FG 33 lbs. $2395 SPECIAL DEAL $2035
Legend
by Think Kayaks
Length: 21' 1" Width: 17"
Performance Fiberglass New 2009
(Fiberglass, 33 lbs.)
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski!
$2395  $2035
#5728
Elite Kevlar New 2009
(Kevlar, 27 lbs.)
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski!
$3195  $2715
#5194
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The Legend is Think's faster surf ski. Unique hard-chine hull design offers significant stability to a hull that's only 17" wide. Very comfortable seat with footpegs that micro-adjust easily for a perfect fit. With understern rudder and leash attachment point.
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski! The Legend is Think's faster surf ski. Unique hard-chine hull design offers significant stability to a hull that's only 17" wide. Very comfortable seat with footpegs that micro-adjust easily for a perfect fit. With understern rudder and leash attachment point. Learn More about the Legend!  SKU: #5728.
Legend New 2009 21' 1" L 17" W KV 27 lbs. $3195 SPECIAL DEAL $2715
Legend
by Think Kayaks
Length: 21' 1" Width: 17"
Performance Fiberglass New 2009
(Fiberglass, 33 lbs.)
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski!
$2395  $2035
#5728
Elite Kevlar New 2009
(Kevlar, 27 lbs.)
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski!
$3195  $2715
#5194
Photo may include colors, options, and outfitting
that differ from our actual stock.
The Legend is Think's faster surf ski. Unique hard-chine hull design offers significant stability to a hull that's only 17" wide. Very comfortable seat with footpegs that micro-adjust easily for a perfect fit. With understern rudder and leash attachment point.
Great closeout deal on this new 2009 surf ski! The Legend is Think's faster surf ski. Unique hard-chine hull design offers significant stability to a hull that's only 17" wide. Very comfortable seat with footpegs that micro-adjust easily for a perfect fit. With understern rudder and leash attachment point. Learn More about the Legend!  SKU: #5194.
Materials Used in Kayak Construction
CB = Carbon; CL = 'Carbonlite' Thermoformed Plastic; CKV = Carbon/Kevlar Composite; CP = Composite: FG, KV, and/or CB; DUR = 'Duralite' Polyethylene; FG = Fiberglass; HTP = HTP Polyethylene; KV = Kevlar; NX = Nomex Composite; PL = Polyethylene; SNR = Synthetic and Natural Rubber; SPVC = PVC-Coated Synthetic Fabric; TRL = 'Trylon' Thermoformed Plastic; TCS = 'Thermoformed Composite System' Plastic; THPL = Thermoformed ABS Plastic; WD = Wood.
To learn more about these materials, mouse over the links and then visit our How to Choose a Kayak Guide.
Quantities and styles are limited. Prices and boat availability are subject to change without noticecall us to confirm availability if you are looking for a specific boat. All used and rental boat sales are final. 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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