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This kayak is a larger (17 foot) version of our most successful SVX200DS XK2 kayak. It is especially designed for ocean traveling. It has more leg and cargo room and is capable of traveling at a higher speed than the shorter kayaks. It is designed for 1, 2 or 3 person operation, can accept the optional rudder with foot control and is self-bailing. It is a perfect boat for expeditions and extended voyages. Hull and floor are made of durable puncture resistant Sevytex¦ composite. Removable high-tech drop stitch floor can be inflated with 7 psi. Includes two seats, two foot rests, special foot pump and nylon carry bag. Optional thigh braces and rudder available.
Model - SVX500DS
LOA - 16'7"
Beam - 3'2"
Weight 45 1/2 lbs.
Pers. Cap. - 3*
Max. Cap. - 800 lbs.
*(Sold as a 2 seater, but optional 3rd seat is available).
from Miami on 6/26/2008
This is an amazing Kayak for the whole family. Easily fits 2 adults and 1-2 kids. It is table to serve as a dive platform or to gear it up for kayak sailing. Just received the sail kit form 'sailboatstogo' and can hardly wait to try it out as a portable sailboat
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from Morgantown, WV on 9/4/2007
This kayak has lots of room and payload, enough to take two adults and two children (two seven year olds will fit easily). Tracking is excellent, and the kayak is the fastest I rember using. Despite its 17 length it's easy to maneuver, and it can readily be used as a single seater. It's stable enough to easily get in from the water, e.g. for swimmers and scuba divers. It may also be an alternative to a diveyak. Although I haven't tried with full scuba gear yet, I imagine the same exit and entry prodedures that apply for a Zodiac (i.e. put the BCD in the water first and strap in while swimming, on exit leave BCD in the water and lift it into the kayak after you're in) will work with this kayak.
Transporting is convenient, because folded up it's the size of a large suitcase, although fairly heavy. No roofracks needed, it can just go into the trunk of the car. I recommend getting a footpump, because pumping up the large chambers with the included high pressure pump takes a while. Also, two people can work on setting the kayak up with the extra pump. Setup time with two persons and two pumps is 15 min or less, one can get the kayak into the water in 20 to 25 min.
I highly recommend this kayak, but you may want to go one size smaller if you're not moving large loads or several children.
Get one and have fun!