A Greenland-style sea kayak with a combination of soft lines and hard chines, this boat combines surprising stability with effortless lean. Very nice molded seat supports your legs for all-day comfort. Kinked skeg cables are a thing of the past with Boréal's unique adjustment system. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Composite version is lighter, stiffer, and performs better than polyethylene. P1/C1 fit the small-to-medium paddler, P2/C2 fit the medium-to-large paddler. The "P1 Polyethylene" version is currently out of stock.

Featuring Boréal's Reverse Hard Chine, the Ellesmere is a Greenland-style sea kayak providing exceptional maneuverability for its length. Very nice molded seat supports your legs for all-day comfort. Kinked skeg cables are a thing of the past with Boréal's unique adjustment system. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler.

A smaller version of the C200, this ruddered sea kayak offers very good stability and excellent maneuverability. Tracks well without using the rudder and will go straight in any conditions using the rudder. Amazing secondary stability for edge-turns. Low-volume stern decrease windage and improves tracking in wind. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the smaller-to-medium paddler.

A larger version of the C200, this ruddered sea kayak offers very good stability to the larger paddler who doesn't want to feel like they're swimming in their boat. very good stability and excellent maneuverability. Tracks well without using the rudder and will go straight in any conditions using the rudder. Amazing secondary stability for edge-turns. Low-volume stern decrease windage and improves tracking in wind. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the larger paddler.

Proven and predictable British-style boat. Very stable, but good secondary stability allows lean turns for unbelievable maneuverability. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; retractable skeg; full deck outfitting. For medium-to-large paddlers.

Staff Member/Instructor/Guide Dan says:

Our favorite option for the bigger paddler! Basically a scaled-up version of the Solstice GT, this is a stable boat with plenty of storage space. Rudder enhances tracking and steering. Bulkheaded front, and rear hatches; full deck outfitting. Titan will fit paddlers up to and over 300 lbs; LV version has a 3/4" lower deck so folks in the upper 200's may prefer it. The "Fiberglass" and "Kevlar" and "LV Fiberglass" and "LV Kevlar" versions are not in stock and are available by special order only.

Designed as a short, playful, very maneuverable sea kayak for day trips and light overnights. Excellent tracking and secondary stability. Wonderful outfitting is based on whitewater kayak design for a snug yet very comfortable fit. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

Staff Member/Instructor/Guide Dan says:

A super-stable and extremely high-capacity kayak straddling the line between light-touring and sea kayaks. 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 easy to load on and off your car. Rudder enhances tracking in wind and waves. Expedition version has a higher deck height for more storage. Front and rear bulkheaded hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-large paddler.

A lightweight sea kayak for the intermediate and advanced paddler. 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 easy to load on and off your car. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, plus bow and stern day hatches; full deck rigging. Lots of storage space. Good initial stability and excellent secondary stability. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

A stable sea kayak designed for rough water and extended trips. Constructed of thermoformed plastic, a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Excellent secondary stability for easy lean-turns. Sport version has a lower deck height for a snug cockpit and lower profile. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck rigging, and recessed compass mount. Fits a medium-to-larger paddler.

A high-performance touring kayak constructed of the thermoformed plastic Carbonlite. Fast and initially stable, the hard chines provide secondary stability for edge-turns. Extremely low back deck for reduced windage and better tracking. Carbonlite is a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Stiffness improves efficiency and extends the boat's life span; its weight makes it easy to load on and off your car. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Sliding seat helps trim the boat and fit the paddler. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

A high-performance touring kayak constructed of the thermoformed plastic Carbonlite. Fast and initially stable, the hard chines provide secondary stability for edge-turns. Extremely low back deck for reduced windage and better tracking. Smaller package than the Fathom designed for the small paddler. Carbonlite is a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Stiffness improves efficiency and extends the boat's life span; its weight makes it easy to load on and off your car. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Sliding seat helps trim the boat and fit the paddler. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

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. A breeze to load on and off your car. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bulkheaded bow, stern, and day hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. Additional layups may be available by special order. For the small-to-medium paddler.

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. A breeze to load on and off your car. With integrated retractable TrackMaster Plus rudder, bulkheaded bow, stern, and day hatches, improved seat design, lots of storage space, and full deck outfitting. Additional layups may be available by special order. For the small-to-medium paddler.

A British-style boat with a sweet feel that is a favorite of our guides. Snug cockpit, good primary stability, very easy to lean, maneuverable when leaned. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Skeg enhances tracking in wind. For the medium-to-large paddler.

A British-style boat with a sweet feel that is a favorite of our guides. Snug cockpit, good primary stability, very easy to lean, maneuverable when leaned. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Skeg enhances tracking in wind. For the medium-to-large paddler.

Impex's maneuverable playboat for those sea kayakers who love surf and rock gardens. Stable, yet very easy to lean, this boat has lots of rocker and turns even better when leaned. Skeg enhances tracking when needed. Great in bad conditions. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the medium-to-large paddler.

Impex's maneuverable playboat for those sea kayakers who love surf and rock gardens. Stable, yet very easy to lean, this boat has lots of rocker and turns even better when leaned. Skeg enhances tracking when needed. Great in bad conditions. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the medium-to-large paddler.

Fun and maneuverable sea kayak. Good initial stability, excellent secondary stability. Larger cockpit than the Montauk. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium/large paddler.

Staff Member Lucas says:

Built for long-distance touring, the Force 3 is the smallest of the Force series. HV version is 3/4" taller to fit a small paddler. Keep it flat and it tracks; lean it and it turns. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches with lots of storage. Full deck outfitting. Low windage. Skeg enhances tracking in wind. Cat. 3 fits the smaller paddler; Cat. 3 HV fits the small paddler.

Built for long-distance touring, the Force series combines the tracking of a long boat with the maneuverability of a British-style boat. Keep it flat and it tracks; lean it and it turns. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches with plenty of storage space. Full deck outfitting. Low windage. Skeg enhances tracking in wind. For the medium paddler.

Exciting and playful boat that's great in waves. Plenty of initial stability and good secondary stability. Very maneuverable both flat-on-the-water and on edge. Very comfortable outfitting and good deck layout. Catches waves nicely and corrects easily on the wave. Designed to be paddled with a load. Front, rear, day, and mini-front-day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Staff Member Mark says:

Very stable and predictable sea kayak that's exciting for advanced paddlers but great for less experienced sea kayakers building their skills. If you're upgrading from recreational or light-touring, try this boat! Nice-fitting cockpit. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Very stable and predictable sea kayak that's exciting for advanced paddlers but great for less experienced sea kayakers building their skills. If you're upgrading from recreational or light-touring, try this boat! Nice-fitting cockpit. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

Very stable and predictable plastic sea kayak that's exciting for advanced paddlers but great for less experienced sea kayakers building their skills. If you're upgrading from recreational or light-touring, try this boat! Nice-fitting cockpit. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Hard-chine Greenland-style design designed to be paddled loaded with gear. Playful secondary stability for excellent maneuverability when edged. Nice-fitting cockpit. High-volume design can accommodate lots of gear. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Hard-chine Greenland-style design designed to be paddled loaded with gear. Playful secondary stability for excellent maneuverability when edged. Nice-fitting cockpit. High-volume design can accommodate lots of gear. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

Designed as a short, playful, very maneuverable sea kayak for day trips and light overnights. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Designed as a short, playful, very maneuverable sea kayak for day trips and light overnights. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Staff Member Nate says:

A low-profile, British-style boat. Leans easily, maneuvers quickly, and reduced windage improves tracking. Cockpit fits snugly. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the small-to-medium paddler.

Staff Member Nate says:

A low-profile, British-style boat. Leans easily, maneuvers quickly, and reduced windage improves tracking. Cockpit fits snugly. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. For the larger paddler.

Smallest of the Cetus series, with less length, width, and cockpit size to fit a smaller person. Very playful boat that's fun to paddle. Good initial stability combines with excellent (some would say ridiculous) secondary stability for amazing edged turns. When on edge, this boat turns like you won't believe. Bulkheaded front, rear, day, and top-of-cockpit hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler.

Designed with the same philosophy as the Cetus. Excellent secondary stability and maneuverability for a 17' plastic boat! The Scorpio is definitely a plastic sea kayak to try. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the medium-to-large paddler.

Staff Member Chris says:

Smaller cousin of the Scorpio, with a bit less length, width, and cockpit size to fit a smaller person. Designed with the same philosophy as the Cetus. Excellent secondary stability and maneuverability. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler.

Staff Member Chris says:

A full-featured sea kayak exciting enough for veterans and stable enough for novices. Retractable skeg improves tracking in wind and waves. Includes bulkheaded bow, stern, and two day hatches and full deck outfitting. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

Strong-tracking sea kayaking that is maneuverable when edged. This kayak is made for Rockpool by Eddyline using a heavier version of their Carbonlite thermoformed plastic, a lightweight, stiff material superior to polyethylene. Stiffness improves efficiency and extends the boat's life span; its weight makes it easy to load on and off your car. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium paddler. A package including paddle and lifejacket is also available — SAVE BIG!

A strong-tracking, hard-chined, modified Greenland-style sea kayak. Excellent secondary stability yields great maneuverability on edge. Includes recessed Brunton deck compass. Full deck outfitting, bulkheaded bow and stern hatches. Fits a medium-to-large paddler.

An extremely light and very fast sea kayak. Rudder improves tracking in wind and waves. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, adjustable seat pan, paddle park, full deck outfitting. Additional layups may be available by special order. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

An amazing rough-water sea kayak with excellent maneuverability. Great in downwind surfing conditions. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xcite fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xcite-S fits the small-to-medium paddler.

An amazing rough-water sea kayak with excellent maneuverability. Great in downwind surfing conditions. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xcite fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xcite-S fits the small-to-medium paddler.

A long, fast, high-capacity sea kayak for touring. Excellent secondary stability improves maneuverability. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xplore fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xplore-S fits the small-to-medium paddler.

Staff Member Nate says:

A long, fast, high-capacity sea kayak for touring. Excellent secondary stability improves maneuverability. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xplore fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xplore-S fits the small-to-medium paddler.

Staff Member Nate says:

A stable and predictable boat great for novice sea kayakers. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xcape fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xcape-S fits the small-to-medium paddler, Xcape-X fits the larger paddler.

A stable and predictable boat great for novice sea kayakers. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xcape fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xcape-S fits the small-to-medium paddler, Xcape-X fits the larger paddler.

A stable and predictable boat great for novice sea kayakers. Bulkheaded front, rear, foredeck, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Xcape fits the medium-to-large paddler, Xcape-S fits the small-to-medium paddler, Xcape-X fits the larger paddler.

A maneuverable playboat, great for rock gardens. Front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits a small-to-medium paddler.

A stable sea kayak for big guys. Great for big feet and/or big hips. Bulkheaded front and rear hatches, deck bungees. Fits a larger paddler.

One of the best all-around sea kayaks available. Solid initial stability but easy to lean. Very comfortable and adjustable seat; nice snug cockpit. "Pro" version is available in fiberglass or Kevlar layups for dramatically improved performance; regular version is polyethylene. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the small-to-medium paddler.

One of the best all-around sea kayaks available. Solid initial stability but easy to lean. Very comfortable and adjustable seat; nice snug cockpit. "Pro" version is available in fiberglass or Kevlar layups for dramatically improved performance; regular version is polyethylene. Bulkheaded front, rear, and day hatches; full deck outfitting. Fits the medium-to-large paddler.

Staff Member Chris says: