Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). This kayak opened my eyes to what is possible in a kayak. I made a little foam pad that I can slip behind myself when I want to rest, and I am happy. Sandhill cranes court one another on low bedrock ridges with stick-figure decorum. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). 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. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. Seattle, WA 98188 This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. 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This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. It protruded down into the water off the stern, and the bolt allowed it to flip up if it hit anything and not snag. Some of the kayaks Ive built have done astonishing things, but its the next astonishing thing I look forward to. 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. 907-351-2257. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. Own 10 kayaks in several locations, Aquaterra chinook, my first serious kayak, bought in 1981, several from West Side boat shop in NY, an Express from Mariner (best rough water performer,) an Epic 18, and inter alia, a boat from Warren Light craft, which weights 28 lbs, now my most used boat. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. I love skin-on-frames. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. His business trajectory paralleled that of the West Coast companies, with sales taking off in the early 1980s. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). 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. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. Companies like Current Designs began to reap the support of the big-box U.S. outdoor stores like L.L. A good combination for maneuvering the boat (TE). The Old Town Otter kayak is best described as short and squat; its overall dimensions contribute to modest speed, excellent maneuverability and rock-solid stability. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint.. No other leakage was reported. John Dowd organized the meeting. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all rotomolded plastic kayaks ]. Just as important, though, was growth of the recreational-outfitting industry. The most similar model in Old Towns current kayak lineup is the Old Town Loon 106. Location. As we returned to Clallam Bay, breakers appeared between us and the beach. Attending were Tom Derrer of Eddyline Kayaks, John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks, Lee Moyer of Pacific Water Sports, Brian Henry of Ocean River Sports and others. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. 4.5. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). A good combination for maneuvering the boat (TE). This is the quintessential beginner kayak and its hard to find a body type that wont fit in the Old Town Otter. Lee Moyer, 61, who has written widely about kayaking, said he hasn't decided. Over on Vancouver Island, Brian Henry was a sheet metal mechanic working long overtime during mill shutdowns so he could have maximum time off for skiing and whitewater paddling. Designer Response Low ends make paddling in the wind a breeze. It was conceived at a time when kayaking was divided into two disciplines: whitewater and touring. Eddyline came out with its first in-house touring design, the Orca, in about 1978. Lots of room for camping gear. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! Over the years they helped spread the sport by sponsoring kayak festivals, kayak trips and learn-to-canoe programs. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. Day trip in calm conditions. But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. The model is sea otter. Harrie Tieken started building flatwater racing kayaks and Derek Hutchinson sea kayaks in Holland in the early 1970s. The bulkhead at the aft end of the cockpit runs along the aft side of the coaming, making it easy to completely drain the cockpit by lifting and turning the bow. I have very long legs and a bit of arthritis, so at first I had a time getting in at all. It also doesnt have any perimeter lines and the back deck comes to a point behind the cockpit so it is very difficult to roll. [ Read more: The NordkappLordy, Lordy, Look Whos Forty ]. And Dan Ruuska of Natural Designs and John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks crossed over from whitewater and began building touringkayaks. Not too many years later I bought a kayak from him.. Tupperware boats propelled the industry into the 1990s decade of double-digit annual growth. Brothers Matt and Cam Broze started Mariner Kayaks in their basement in 1980. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Kayakers would tell him what he wanted and he would produce them under the cover of all the trees and secrecy, is how Allen Slade described the mythic origins of Necky Kayaks. Approximate Weight:52 lbs. Canoes and kayaks have been sold both ways across the pond since then and of course magazines have travelled across even more readily. So together they strived to develop adesign that was stable, roomy and comfortable, that the average paddler could take out on the ocean. 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. It wasnt called sea kayaking until my book came out, he said. Stern bulkhead and hatch for safety and convenience. Reviewers: A story that makes my bones heavy. It seems quite capable of handing the work of cruising while it is also a quick and responsive day paddler. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks . We launched our kayaks from the boat launch area . Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. This article was first published in the Late Summer 2004 issue of Adventure Kayak Magazine. Shorter kayaks are always more maneuverable than long ones, and the compact, 9.5-foot Old Town Otter is easy to turn and handle. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. 123 Main Street SEVENTY48 2022: Point No Point to Foul Weather. Licht remains a key promoter of kayaking in the American Southwest. A solidly built glass boat is perfectly capable of landings on rocky shores and will hold up for years with some simple maintenance. Thanks, #9. It does a fine job of doing what it is designed for (KN). Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. That being said, the secondary stability has never failed me. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. Incredible guys, great boats and awesome events and experiences. Any day on the water is a great day, They were still here, clothed in skins, dancing in igloos, beating on drums, walking the ridges, and spearing caribou at river crossings, when I was a young boy learning to ride a tricycle in a Boston suburb and John Kennedy had a decade yet to live. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you! I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. The rudder pedals have been upgraded to the Smart Track system. On wind waves I could easily get enough speed to catch rides. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. It is fairly narrow (20") and has a V-hull that doesn't have much initial stability. Well balanced for wind. 9:30am-1:30pm $75 children 8-17 years old can join us for $50 Book a private tour or review our Local Tour Dates Manufacturers Address: An Old Town Otter Twin two-person recreational kayak was also produced for a period of time. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. Kayak Rentals and Guided Tour on Monterey Bay National Marine sancutary. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. Bean in the East and REI in the West. They formed the Trade Association of Sea Kayaking (TASK)now the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS)and studied the successes and failures of other outdoor industries to put together a plan for theirs. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Early recreational kayaks like the Old Town Otter created a new category for beginners, cottagers and day paddlers, providing stable and comfortable designs that were more compact and easy to transport than traditional sea kayaks and far easier to paddle than dedicated whitewater kayaks. That was the year they moved out of the chicken coop to a real production facility in Port Coquitlam. Look for a spray skirt size of 2.5 from popular manufacturer Seals Sprayskirts to fit all Old Town Otter models except the tandem Old Town Otter Twin. And what can I build for you? 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. Well, I've taken the Otter Sport on flat water..slow rivers..and . Bucket seat, foot braces, deck lines, bow line, three curved fiberglass bulkheads. Fink kept at it until he saw an ad for the Nordkapp by Valley Kayaks in 1978. "Suddenly people didn't have to buy a kayak to live. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. Similar Old Town Loon kayaks are available at paddlesports retailers across North America. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Its lines mirror everything youd expect in a kayak: a pointed bow and stern with low profile to minimize exposure to winds, front and back decks for seaworthiness, as well as a large cockpit for easy entry and exit. 16055 Pacific Highway South It felt solid even when edged to the point of putting the side of the coaming in the water. But others, like Steve Schleicher and Tom Derrer, are still at the helm of the businesses they started three decades ago. People were laughing at me basically.. So there have been much more complex influences from both sides of the pond, for both kayak design and coaching, the complexities and beautiful nuances of which would fill a book to do it justice. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. The Old Town Otter kayaks rudimentary outfitting reveals its stature as a vintage recreational kayak. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all sea kayaks ]. Canyon Lake is located in a National Recreation Area. Its also a good choice for paddlers looking for a lightweight kayak thats easy to car-top and carry to the launch. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. I still measure kayaks against that kayak. 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 most challenging paddle destinations for kayaking in the Pacific Northwest (in the south) include the Klickitat River, Wind River, Little White Salmon River and more. I just wanted to have a little kayak store that I could run for a few months of the year and I couldpaddle and I could ski. Humanity is a whisper here. PACIFIC WATER SPORTS Skookum Chuck SEAWARD Southwind HV *ONE-DAY KAYAK RENTALS INCLUDE THESE ACCESSORIES: BOOTS, RAIN BIBS, RAIN JACKETS or PADDLE JACKETS & RAIN HATS, PADDLE MITTS & DRY BAGS PADDLE ITEMS AND SERVICES INCLUDED WITH KAYAK RENTAL Comfortable Seats with Inflated BackSupport Cushion Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. mat, 8-oz. 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. 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 co-owners Lee and Judy Moyer. In fact, prior to the first symposia at Port Townsend, all the big players mentioned on the Pacific side attended as presenters and boat reps. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. Or, if youre lucky, you can find someonewith a bit of experience to build you a boatfor a few hundred bucks. He sandwiched a long, wide piece of metal between two other pieces of metal with a single bolt. The seating arrangement on the Old Town Otter feels basic compared to some of the ultra-adjustable and padded seats in contemporary kayaks, but its still very supportive and easy to modify with glued-in padding. Sea kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, guided tours, classes and sales at two amazing wildlife locations, Monterey and Elkhorn Slough @ Moss Landing! Optional Layups:Kevlar. Uncle Paul had seen some old photos of Pacific Rim Native Kayakers and made kayak paddles based on those images. The weight was reasonable for its size. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. 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. The Old Town Otter kayak is a great boat for the cottage, beach or campground, offering worry-free durability. Even though Uncle Paul was successful in surfing the Sea Otter to shore, the kayak was not unscathed. Teak In Great Condition, Too. Other specialty kayak shops across the continent were not far behind Ecomarine, Ocean River Sports and Sea Trek. The weight was reasonable for its size. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Foot pegs were added to the Old Town Otter XT kayak model, offering good support that adjusts easily with a push buttonjust be sure to avoid tracking too much sand and grit into the cockpit, since this can jam sliding foot pegs. J. Slade had started out by importing Derek Hutchinson Baidarka Explorers from Britain: When Neckar saw these he thought they were crap, which seems to have been a typical North American response to the British designs. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Someone in your paddling community has a fiberglass kayak mouldprobably at the local paddling club. The current Old Town Loon 106 measures a foot longer than the Otter, upping its maximum paddler capacity to 272 pounds. Fallbrook, Ca. No damage or repairs to kayak. I put in a simple board floor, which can be a little slippery. 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