No damage or repairs to kayak. Judy Moyer, 60, plans to go back to school to become a nursing assistant. Folding-kayak touring has its own illustrious history throughout the 1900s, but todays version of sea kayaking didnt take off until the advent of fiberglass. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). Has normal scratches on the bottom. The weight was reasonable for its size. It's a loss for the industry.". Having founded one of the first sea kayak guiding companies in Maine in the mid-1970s I ultimately paddled many different designs of sea kayaks many thousands of miles. It does need some minor fiberglass repair for a seat, and minor rudder tuning. Wear sunscreen. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. Around 1979, he went on a month-long paddling trip to the Queen Charlottes, a rare thing at the time. White hull.Front & rear access hatches. 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. Pacific Water Sports SEA OTTER fiberglass KAYAK with rudder - $1000 (Spokane SCC) View larger image Ad id: 2502207307104377 Views: 643 Price: $1,000.00 This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. J. 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 ]. 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. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. Thanks for the kind words. Kayaking: Tips for the Beginner. Sea Otter Kayak - $1,100 (Montgomery) 16' Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter Kayak. See website for holiday hours. Price:Manufacturers suggested retail $2,450 There is a small crack in the gelcoat behind the seat. One of the pioneers of kayaking in the Northwest is closing this week, a victim of poor timing and changes in how people spend their recreational dollars. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. The current Old Town Loon 106 measures a foot longer than the Otter, upping its maximum paddler capacity to 272 pounds. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. Even without a skirt, very little water gets in; the cockpit opening is pretty small and it is raised up from the deck. Call for the nearest dealer. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! The biggest single thing that happened in our industry to make it become what it is was to get the pricing right, said Dowd. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. 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). Its only logical that the earliest fiberglass sea kayaks appeared in Seattle, where the Washington Kayak Club already had hundreds of members. These are wonderful boats! Eddyline Kayaks was started by Tom and Lisa Derrer in 1971 out of a tiny shop in Boulder, Colorado. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. Many WKCers were also soon paddling the Tyee I and II, designed by Linc Hales in 1961 and 1964 and sold at area shops well into the 70s. MondayFriday: 9:00AM5:00PM The most similar model in Old Towns current kayak lineup is the Old Town Loon 106. 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. A dry ride except going straight into the wind, when a moderate splash would come up over the bow (GL). The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. 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. This is the quintessential beginner kayak and its hard to find a body type that wont fit in the Old Town Otter. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. GL511, 165-pound male. Uncle Paul again went searching for a better kayak. You will no longer find Old Town Otter kayaks at outdoor stores since the model was discontinued by the manufacturer. So together they strived to develop adesign that was stable, roomy and comfortable, that the average paddler could take out on the ocean. A solidly built glass boat is perfectly capable of landings on rocky shores and will hold up for years with some simple maintenance. He contacted Frank Goodman to order two boatsone for himself and one for Maines attorney generaland received an invitation to become the North American distributor. 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. The Sea Otter had allowed us into the world of sea kayaking. Heres how it went down. Fiberglass kayaks are much tougher than most people think they are. Things got off to a slow start in the East. This 16 long kayak designed by Lee Moyer was our first introduction to a sea kayak. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. 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. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! Like most early hardshells, the WT-500 had a rudder, but no hatches or bulkheads; gear was stowed in canvas duffels waterproofed with garbagebags. 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. The couple started building fiberglass kayaks in the basement of their Burien home and launched the business with little more than a letterhead just ahead of the 1972 Olympics, the first to include river kayaking. Thats pretty much how it was in the early years of sea kayaking. My girlfriend had a Sea Otter. Here winds comb the stiff-grassed tundra with restless, rough, currying fingers. [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Optional Layups:Kevlar. 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. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. 16055 Pacific Highway South TE noted,though, that the coaming aft is high enough that I could only do half of a layback before having my back come in contact. The seat provides some lateral support, though it does not offer a convenient spot for adding customized hip padding for a tighter fit. In the history of sea kayaking there were no exclusive shops for the sport until John Dowd opened Ecomarine in 1980 on Vancouvers artsy Granville Island. So, where are you headed? cloth, 17-oz. Two water tight storage hatches. Plastic kayaks cut boat prices in half. It was a wonderful experience. Comes complete with seats, 2 neoprene spray skirts, a sea sock, and bow rope. The third company in the Seattle early 70s trio was Easy Rider, started by Peter Kaupat as a whitewater boat builder in 1970. Reviewers: Incredible guys, great boats and awesome events and experiences. Adding in 2 Werner Carbon paddles and Dragonfly spray skirts. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all Eddyline sea kayaks ]. 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. Lots of room for camping gear. Winds 10 to 18 miles per hour, waves 1 to 1 1/2 feet with slight whitecapping. Passing a car with a kayak on top, hed always look at the boat first to find out who was driving. Designed:1998 In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. Some of the kayaks Ive built have done astonishing things, but its the next astonishing thing I look forward to. They are sea kayaks, with tons of storage for your longer adventures'Pacific water sports is no longer in bu 18' Pacific Water Sports Kayak in good condition. mat, 8-oz. I gave it a 10 because it deserves it. People were laughing at me basically.. 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. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. E-mail:[emailprotected] You pay 10 or 20 bucks for the rights to borrow it and go buy some fiberglassing supplies from someone whos ordered them in bulk. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. Not too many years later I bought a kayak from him.. mat and 8-oz. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. All were nearly the same, with a stable 9-foot, 6-inch hull, great handling, a large, easy to enter cockpit and simple outfitting. However, the flipside of short length is a lack of speed and glide, and the Otter is no exception. Henry opened Ocean River Sports in Victoria in November 1981. steve. 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. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). But more likely theyll just give you two halves, a deck and a hull, and leave you to do the dirty worka lot of hours with your head in the cockpit getting high off resin fumes (it is the 70s) and mucking around with fiberglass seam tape. First of all, this is probably not a boat for beginners. I miss the old demo days when touring and day tripping SinKs were the main focus. The intractable designer called his first sea kayaks Turkey Boats because he couldnt think of a better name, or maybe its an indication of what he thought of the people who would be paddling them. They are easy to navigate, and Adventures by the Sea offers basic paddling instructions prior to each tour. "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. It is a fun boat! 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. Let's keep this area special! I enjoyed almost everything about it. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. As if the Pacific Northwest didnt already have its share of the action, a few other Seattle companies entered the businessin the early 80s. What Flatpick saidI will say, it was the first kayak I ever paddled and that was about 1981. 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. 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. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review The forward hatch is set in a recess to reduce spray from water coming over the bow. The model is sea otter. Designer Response Antelope Point Marina. Lee Moyer was the designer (and owner of PWS) Sea kayaking was the biggest part of our business from then on, said Lee. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. Joe's and other large-scale retailers. It felt solid even when edged to the point of putting the side of the coaming in the water. Fiberglass, 16' 2" long, 26" wideGreen deck. 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. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. The boats strong turning ability when on edge helped keep the bow pointed down the face of the wave (TE). It is a big boys boat and it very stable. ", In 2001, Pacific Water Sports moved to Tukwila, nestled next to the Duwamish River and among industrial buildings near Boeing Field, after their SeaTac landlord decided to build a parking lot where their store stood. (They get heavier as you get older!) Starved out, decimated by smallpox, swindled by the fur trade, and seduced by religion, rifles, whiskey, sewing needles, sedentary comforts. GL thought the secondary stability was fair, and noted that the lack of hip bracing and having the seat slip 1/4 inch laterally in its brackets made the boat feel less secure when set on edge. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. Laken Water SportsAsk for: Sales(602) 867-357016202 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032Enter this link to see more images plus all other inventory we have available: http://lyv.cc/X4GG72011 Sea Ray 205 SportPrice: $34,99 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. Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. Check out a few other kayak recommendations below or explore all kayaks to find the perfect one for you! 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. GL thought the secondary stability was fair, and noted that the lack of hip bracing and having the seat slip 1/4 inch laterally in its brackets made the boat feel less secure when set on edge. It was heavy and rough. Like my other designs, the Intrepid is easy to use compared to other kayaks of similar performance. ), but it always responds well to corrective strokes. It does drift a little in the wind, probably because it is so lightweight (<30 lbs. That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. 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. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. Even though Uncle Paul was successful in surfing the Sea Otter to shore, the kayak was not unscathed. I met Mike Neckar there. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. I guess around 50lbs. "I'm sad to see them go. I didnt get involved until the mid 80s but have stayed involved ever since. Plenty of stability for fishing or photography. The Intrepid would be a swell beginner to intermediate kayak because of its stability and maneuverability. Phone: (206) 246-9385 TE6 1, 200-pound male. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. Day trip in calm conditions. The History of Sea Kayaking: Popularizing the Sport, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival, Adventure Kayak Magazine - Late Summer 2004, Stick It To Em: In Defense of the Greenland Paddle. This classic sit-inside recreational kayak may be discontinued, but there are plenty of these compact, lightweight and virtually indestructible kayaks floating around on the used marketoften for bargain prices and ideal for beginners looking for a taste of kayaking. John Dowd founded Sea Kayaker in 1984, supported by the advertising revenue of a growing industry. The original Old Town Otter model did not include foot pegs, a standard feature in all kayaks today (foot pegs are one upgrade included in the Old Town Otter XT). The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. 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. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. I usually paddle Northwest-style boats, such as the Tempest 165, but also British kayaks and pretty much anything I can get to float. 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. Lots of room for camping gear. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. Save. "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. The Sea Otter Series 500 sets the standard for touring kayak expedition capacity and high performance. I love skin-on-frames. 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. The Old Town Otter kayaks rudimentary outfitting reveals its stature as a vintage recreational kayak. 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. 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. No damage or repairs to kayak. WKC members in their German Kleppers or locally built Whalecraft folding kayaks pioneered trips to many now-popular destinations on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and Alaska, often under the guidance of Bob Millerthe WKCs tireless tripping patriarch, who in his lifetime logged nearly 100 trips of a week or longer. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. 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. 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. roving with end reinforcements. How did sea kayaking become the sport we know today? Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. 2 Amazing paddling destinations. Henry started designing boats, beginning with a large hatchless sea kayak called the Pisces, which he took to Mike Neckar to get built. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Double Fiberglass Ocean Kayak. If I dont have that slight tingle in my spine, the anticipation of whats to come, then its not the kayak for me. 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. Lee Moyer, Options and Pricing off topicwhile you are enjoying Camp Lejeune you should go to Barrier Island Kayaks (between Swansboro and Emerald Isle). 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. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. . Website:www.pwskayaks.com. Desert Voyagers offers fun guided river trips in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. *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 Shuttles in Whittier to get you to the Harbor or Beach with your Gear Pick up an Old Town Otter kayak cockpit cover to keep creepy crawlies out of your kayak when its in storage. Any day on the water is a great day, It does a fine job of doing what it is designed for (KN). Get race and event updates delivered straight to you. But customers increasingly turned to the Internet to purchase accessories, and the kayak market changed as sports-hardware companies bought out makers of niche brands. Approximate Weight:52 lbs. Stern bulkhead and hatch for safety and convenience. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. Hung seat. Harrie Tieken started building flatwater racing kayaks and Derek Hutchinson sea kayaks in Holland in the early 1970s. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. Thanks so much for such an informative article. Straight keel line reduces yaw for more efficient paddling. It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. 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. Canoes and kayaks have been sold both ways across the pond since then and of course magazines have travelled across even more readily. For the sake of simplicity, our review describes the general features of all Old Town Otter models and highlights any differences in the models when relevant. As we returned to Clallam Bay, breakers appeared between us and the beach. The Old Town Otter kayak offers no surprises on the water, owing to its stable, flat bottom and symmetrical hull design. This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking. cloth, 17-oz. A wave caught me as it broke and I tumbled a few times before I got out of the kayak and (to my surprise) stood up in about 3 feet of water. Empty and with 100 pounds of gear. Bean in the East and REI in the West. [ Plan your next adventure with the Paddling Trip Guide ]. My teenage son can tuck the paddle under the toggles and cowboy back in, but I'm not as nimble as he is. $1200 each or $2000 for both. I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. Traveling any distance in the Otter will be a workout compared to longer kayaks. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Pacific Water Sports was the name they made up so they could pass themselves off as a legitimate business when they approached the British builder of a championship whitewater slalom hull. Two water tight storage hatches. Enjoy a mild flatwater raft trip on the Lower Salt River, the excitement of piloting your own craft on a guided kayak trip, or learn a new skill on a stand up paddle board tour. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. 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. Seattle, WA 98188 Your email address will not be published. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? Late March-Late May is pupping season for both harbor seals and sea otters, a thrilling time to be on the water! Lee Moyer. 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