(They get heavier as you get older!) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. People said the ocean is too dangerous for a kayak. Coast Guard approved.Previously owned, in excellent condition.Good for wave runners, water skiing, etcSee pics for size.If youre reading this ad, then yes, its still available. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! In this yakers eye. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. But as our skills improved, we realize that it was a great flatwater kayak but was a handful out on the Strait if the seas and wind picked up. Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. Standard Features:Bucket seat, foot braces, deck lines, bow line, three curved fiberglass bulkheads. No damage or repairs to kayak. Cash only. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. USCA Fast Sea Kayak Pacific Water Sports 20' tandem kayak, older modelno leaks, no rudder, straight tracker withoutoriginal seats gone, we used camp chairs and they worked fine, not included why spend thousands on a new tandem kayak I even have a couple kayak paddles to go with the sale$200.00 cash Pacific Water Sports SkookumchuckTandem touring kayak FiberglassCirca 1998Bought used in 2001Sea kayak, touring kayak, double kayak, two person kayakLength: 20 10Plenty of storage.This is a high quality 2-person kayak with rudder. Day trip in calm conditions. Comes with skirt, cover, and other paddling gear. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. Any day on the water is a great day, And TASK hosted the first annual West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium in Port Townsend, Washingtonmodelled after the highly successful Maine Sea Kayak Symposium started in 1982 by Ken Fink with the support of retailer L.L. Humanity is elsewhere, gone away, sloughed off to the coast like the draining rivers taking their load of sand. Lower profile model is available. Required fields are marked *. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. His business trajectory paralleled that of the West Coast companies, with sales taking off in the early 1980s. Besides trolling yard sales in cottage areas, your best bet is searching Old Town Otter kayak Craigslist for a bargain on this classic entry level kayak. We like to do the mellow kayaking at the river mouths and then finish the day with hiking and breweries or winery stops. The finish work was so poor that if you grazed your hand across the deck while paddling it would immediately leave you bleeding with a bunch of fiberglass slivers. Henry started designing boats, beginning with a large hatchless sea kayak called the Pisces, which he took to Mike Neckar to get built. Plenty of stability for fishing or photography. The Intrepid would be a swell beginner to intermediate kayak because of its stability and maneuverability. Neckar pulled the kayaks off the car then tossed them on the sidewalk in front of the shop. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. Old Town followed up the success of the Otter by modifying it with models like the Old Town Otter XT and renaming it (and changing some dimensions) as the Old TownLoon. The "Lee Moyer Design" decal could be found on any of the may kayaks and canoes he designed. Now there were 5-6 foot waves breaking about 30 yards from shore. As we returned to Clallam Bay, breakers appeared between us and the beach. Hung seat. The Old Town Otter kayaks rudimentary outfitting reveals its stature as a vintage recreational kayak. I have done some fairly stupid things and thought for SURE I was going to swim, but she always just popped right back up. Point it at the other side of the lake and it would take you there in a hurry. Most backyard boat builders were using pirated designs, Moyer said, so he and a buddy set out to buy the rights to a legal mould. Now its a heck of a lot simpler to get a sea kayak and the road to Tofino is much smoother than it was in the days of the hippie squatters, but the down-to-earth soul of kayaking is as real as it was back in the day. There was only a wee tendency to veer into the wind, and I found that an almost unconscious correction by edging kept the bow on line (TE). From snorkeling in the water with the . The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. Wolverines and Arctic foxes scent through the mosses after small preylemmings, tern eggs, hares. Arizona's lakes and rivers offer excellent opportunities for boating and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, and much more. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. Price:Manufacturers suggested retail $2,450 cloth, 17-oz. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. It seems quite capable of handing the work of cruising while it is also a quick and responsive day paddler. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Fink kept at it until he saw an ad for the Nordkapp by Valley Kayaks in 1978. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. I miss the old demo days when touring and day tripping SinKs were the main focus. In spite of the good thigh and foot bracing, GL thought his loose fit in the seat caused him to slip out of position and miss a roll. The Intrepid reviewed was not equipped with a rudder. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. Companies including Jansport and Cascade Designs (of Thermarest fame) were founded by Boeing castaways, as were two more of the first commercial kayak builders: Pacific Water Sports and Easy Rider. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. Approximate Weight:52 lbs. We have an optional paddle-float rescue system of rope and cleats we believe is much more positive and is easier to set up while you are laying on the kayak, out of the water. A solidly built glass boat is perfectly capable of landings on rocky shores and will hold up for years with some simple maintenance. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. Pacific Water Sports, a store that's been a fixture in local kayak and canoe circles for 32 years, saw revenue drop off following a move to bigger quarters in Tukwila in 2001, said. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. Sea Otter Kayak Advice system May 10, 2007, 11:12pm #1 Was in a Tire Shop down by Camp Lejuene today and the owner had a fiberglass/composite kayak hanging from the ceiling. Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. frameless is the newest and best thing created for scuba diving, snorkeling - forget full face mask that fogs up badly.selling$45, new frameless dive mask, crystal clear silicone, incredible fit and feel and will never leak plus fits ANY face shape and type. There were absolutely no more than 10 people paddling open water in the East at the time, he guesses. Many of the original manufacturersNecky, Current Designs, Tiekensold to larger American companies. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. Bean and Canoe magazine. The secondary stability is excellent. The model is sea otter. The Old Town Otter kayak spray skirt is available to stretch over the kayaks 38- by 19-inch cockpit to keep waves and chop out of the kayak and provide protection from the elements; spray skirts are available in lightweight nylon (best for sheltered waters) and robust neoprene (best if you want to paddle the Otter in whitewater). Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Some of the kayaks Ive built have done astonishing things, but its the next astonishing thing I look forward to. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. Furrer, a design engineer from Austria who had toured in folding kayaks since the 1940s, built his first fiberglass kayak in 1965a slender Greenland-style boat he called the Eskimo. However, any kayak will eventually start to show signs of wear. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. It was called kayak touring or sea canoeing or canoe touring, blue-water paddling, coastal paddling, all those things.. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. Is he not considered significant? In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). So thats why I bought NC Kayaks. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). Just for reference, I am 5'11", 132 lbs., and wear a women's size 9 shoe. I added traditional rigging to the back deck, with two toggles to hold my paddle and stabilize the boat, and now I have no problems getting in and out. 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It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. Foot pegs improve paddler fit in the boat and allow you to paddle more efficiently by transferring energy from your entire body to the kayak, making your strokes more effective. "I dream of being an hourly employee," he said. Lots of room for camping gear. Similar Old Town Loon kayaks are available at paddlesports retailers across North America. Licht remains a key promoter of kayaking in the American Southwest. Tupperware boats propelled the industry into the 1990s decade of double-digit annual growth. Stay 100 feet away from marine mammals. TE6 1, 200-pound male. "I'm sad to see them go. It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). It's a loss for the industry.". The economy had pulled out of the early 80s recession and entrepreneurs who had been struggling along since the 70s found themselves with viable businesses. Website:www.pwskayaks.com. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. Dowd brought in folding kayaks from Europe and sold many of the new North American designs including Eddylines Orca, Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter, and Nimbus kayaks. Nonetheless, he went on to design better-known early Necky models such as the Phoenix, the Gannet and the President by the early 80s, and later built some of the worlds finest sea kayaks. All Original Bronze Hardware, Including Bronze Auxiliary Motor Mount. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all sea kayaks ]. Uncle Paul started taking me paddling in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. This boat therefore is extremely stable (secondary stability) in bumpy water. Like any kayak, there are plenty of ways you can improve a basic Old Town Otter kayak. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all Eddyline sea kayaks ]. Lee Moyer took his first sea kayak trip with the WKCs Bob Morris in 1970going north out of Tofinoat a time when the dirt road across Vancouver Island was so new you needed to duct tape your car doors shut to keep the dust out and pack extra spare tires. Yet Nimbus became a fulltime business by around 1976starving to death in the winter., [ Read more: Explore The Kayaking Capital Just Minutes From Downtown Vancouver ]. After rolling, TE noted 1/2 cup of water in the forward compartment, GL found a cup in the forward compartment, and a drop or two in the day hatch. Eddyline Kayaks was started by Tom and Lisa Derrer in 1971 out of a tiny shop in Boulder, Colorado. They moved the fledgling business into a building by the airport in 1972 so their cats could have more space in the basement, Judy Moyer recalled. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. mat and 8-oz. From paddling a kayak someone made to paddling a kayak I made. As the shock cord at the hatches ages and loosens, it can be easily re-knotted to tighten the seal of the hatches if leaks develop. Pretty easy to manage in the wind I encountered. KN found the Intrepid easy to roll, as did TE, though the height of the aft deck kept him from getting close to the aft deck for a lay back roll. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. I bought this little boat already built, so I cannot comment on the building process, but I can review the boat itself. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. That being said, the secondary stability has never failed me. The current Old Town Loon 106 measures a foot longer than the Otter, upping its maximum paddler capacity to 272 pounds. Offering up two fiberglass Pacific Water Sports (PWS) sea kayaks that have been used only a handful of times and are in outstanding condition. Deep bow entry, tracks well, fairly stable andboring. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. 123 Main Street The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). "When we started out, it was all people who got into the business because they loved paddling," said Judy Moyer, surrounded by bright liquidation-sale signs in the store yesterday. I went out and purchased an Eddyline Orca. Henry opened Ocean River Sports in Victoria in November 1981. Coast Guard approved.Previously owned, in excellent condition.Good for wave runners, water skiing, etcSee pics for size.If youre reading this ad, then yes, its still available. GL and KN would find that the Low Profile Intrepid fits better, is more secure and is easier to lean and lay back on the roll. A variety of Loon kayaks are available in different lengths to match different paddler sizes and needs. I thought, We started building the wrong kind of boats. The industry was still in its infancy, but companies saw that touring had a potential mass appeal that whitewater didnt. "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. The boat sat on display for a whole summer at the Mountain Equipment Coop, back when the fledgling MEC was just a single shop in Vancouver, but found no buyers. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. SEVENTY48 2022: Point No Point to Foul Weather. He sandwiched a long, wide piece of metal between two other pieces of metal with a single bolt. The model is sea otter. Price: $1,200.00 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. Just Northwest: Outdoor Tourism Blog featuring the Pacific Northwest: Sea otter and osprey kayaks We don't stop hiking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop hiking. And if we saw each other on the interstate in enough time, wed stop run over to the median strip and talk. If he parked, hed invariably return to his car to find someone waiting for him or a note on his windshield from a potential buyer. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). That old story. The boat will initiate a turn with a slight lean and then make a sharp turn when put high on edge (TE). Well, not against the kayak, itself. Industry veterans remember the late 1970s and early 80s as a time when, if you had a kayak on your car, heads would turn. The Moyers, who divorced four years ago, plan to go their separate ways after Pacific Water Sports' liquidation sale, which starts tomorrow. Neckar came up with a design based on a high-volume whitewater boat, but longer, wider, with a large cockpit. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. It would certainly be a good first boat that a paddler could enjoy right off the bat and continue to enjoy as his skills developed (TE). Thanks for the kind words. "The big makers just think about getting more units out the door," said John Meyer, owner of Northwest Outdoor Center, a kayak sales and rental store on Lake Union since 1980. Difficult to see unless you move the bungee cords aside. Whitewater kayaking was big in the early 70s, first appearing in the Olympics in 1972 at Munich, and many boat builders came to sea kayaking after being drawn to the glitz of whitewater firstskipping the venerable folding kayak tradition entirely. It was a wonderful experience. It was heavy and rough. Its easy to spend an afternoon making an Otter kayak more comfortable and functional with modifications. Winds 10 to 18 miles per hour, waves 1 to 1 1/2 feet with slight whitecapping. Reviewers: Traveling any distance in the Otter will be a workout compared to longer kayaks. I met Mike Neckar there. On wind waves I could easily get enough speed to catch rides. Guy offered to sell it to me on behalf of the owner who is locked up for a bit. Situated on the Central Californian Coast between beach towns Big Sur and Santa Barbara, Highway 1and the charming coastal towns of San Luis Obispo County tucked along with itisn't just a roadway. Shorter kayaks are always more maneuverable than long ones, and the compact, 9.5-foot Old Town Otter is easy to turn and handle. It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. They are sea kayaks, with tons of storage for your longer adventures'Pacific water sports is no longer in business, but was located in Tacoma Washington and well-regarded for their boats. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Kids between 5 - 14 years old are welcome to join a tour in a tandem kayak, and folks 14 and up can use a single. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. Fallbrook, Ca. 907-351-2257. Call for the nearest dealer. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. In 1975, Ken Fink, an oceanographer in Maine, started paddling his whitewater slalom boat on the Atlantic Oceana not-uncommon way for whitewater kayakers of the day to discover touring. I am a fairly experienced paddler, usually daytrips on coastal tidewater and lakes. New York, NY 10001, Hours This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. It does a fine job of doing what it is designed for (KN). [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. A dry ride except going straight into the wind, when a moderate splash would come up over the bow (GL). The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. of gear. Nice article that has filled in quite a few gaps in my knowledge, though please excuse me, but it is very N. American centric and cant by its brevity do the saga full justice. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. #9. The seat is very comfortable for long journeys. But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. Aft of the cockpit there is a day hatch and a flat-bottomed recess for stabilizing the boat with a paddle while getting in and out on the beach, although there is no provision there for a paddle-float rescue. Ocean Pacific PFD. . Start by adding foam to the seat, hip area and thigh braces to custom fit your body to the boata key modification if youre looking to paddle in moving water where good boat control is necessary. Around this time, a trio of whitewater boat builders sprang up who would eventually make touring kayaks their core business. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. I guess around 50lbs. The first time I was in a kayak was at Lake Sutherland, just a bit outside of town on Highway 101. No other leakage was reported. 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