This expedition sea kayak was designed by Nigel Dennis from Anglesey Sea & Surf Center, Wales. The Explorer is the longer sister of the popular Romany 16, introduced to the U.S. market in 1994. Explorer fills the niche for a sleek, yet stable expedition kayak. This kayak has a long waterline, is very fast, and yet maneuverable. It carves turns gracefully. Explorer tracks well even in an adverse conditions and for long expeditions it could be equipped with VCP retractable skeg. Its high volume bow stops the kayak from plunging into waves and together with its maneuverability allows good control in surf. Explorer has a roomy keyhole cockpit with thigh braces for easy handling. Exits from emergency landings are quick & efficient minimizing the time spent in potentially dangerous situation.

$3299

NDK Explorer Standard Equipment

• Length: - 17 feet 8 Inches, Width: - 21 1/2 inches ( 0.54m )
• Volumes per conpartment: Front 58 litres, Middle 39 litres, Rear 60 litres
• Deck: - 2.5 oz C.S mat plus foredeck rescue patch of extra 1.5 oz mat.
• Hull: - 2.5 oz C.S mat plus 8 oz cloth. 2 inch keel strip. Double thickness reinforced bow and stern.
• Inside seam: - 2 inch diolen plus 3 inch glass cloth. Outside seam: - 1 inch glass cloth.
• Large round hatches
• Minimum weather cocking in strong winds

Weight

• Fiberglass: 56 Lbs. (approximate weight with hatch covers and skeg)