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WILDERNESS SYSTEMS
Tarpon 105
How do you improve upon a legend? Introducing the new Tarpon. Retaining everything
paddlers love from the celebrated original with improved comfort, stability, speed and paddler
interface, the new Tarpon is easily the most versatile boat in the Wilderness Systems lineup. It’s equally
at home on rivers, lakes or oceans. Every detail is carefully crafted and executed flawlessly to bring you boundless
paddling perfection. Also available in a 12-foot model.
LENGTH: 10'6" • WIDTH: 32" • WEIGHT: 55 LBS • CAPACITY: 325 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC
WILDERNESSSYSTEMS.COM | $1,080 USD • $1,370 CAD
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HYBRID
KAKU KAYAK
Voodoo
This authentic design has raised the bar for fishing paddlecraft,
featuring a blend of kayak and paddleboard with some microskiff
qualities. The chair has multi-position seating and standing platform, making
the Voodoo one of the best sight casting platforms on the market. Features an aluminum top-load
gear track, plenty of storage and five micro Power-Pole mounts for dual or single mounting or motor mounting.
LENGTH: 13' • WIDTH: 35" • WEIGHT: 77 LBS • CAPACITY: 450 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC
KAKUKAYAK.COM | $1,199 USD • $1,481 CAD
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NATIVE WATERCRAFT
Ultimate FX 12
This hybrid fishing kayak offers the best of a canoe and a kayak with sturdy
standing ability and easy loading. These unique features give the Ultimate FX series
a cult-like following. Fore and aft multi-adjustable seating provides for proper trim, plus high
and low seating positions allow you to paddle out of the wind in the low position and simply lift
and relocate for high fishing and sight-casting positions.
LENGTH: 12'2" • WIDTH: 30.5" • WEIGHT: 60 LBS • CAPACITY: 350 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC
NATIVEWATERCRAFT.COM | $1,199 USD
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OTTO VALLINGA YACHT DESIGN
Steel River 12
Designed with the kayak fisherman in mind. Bulkheads forward and aft provide flotation
and storage, and rod holders and a well behind the seat hold your fishing gear. The lightweight
and shorter length make this a manageable package to move around and to portage into those more remote lakes. This design
is also well suited to tripping—just fill the well with your camping gear in place of your fishing tackle. Plans are $85 CAD.
LENGTH: 12' • WIDTH: 31" • WEIGHT: 40 LBS • CAPACITY: 280 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: WOOD COMPOSITE
GETONTHEWATER.CA | $830 CAD
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SKANU
NEW Twelve Four
Combining the fishability and styling of a purpose-built poling skiff with the ruggedness
and portability of a canoe or kayak, the innovative Skanu Twelve Four can be powered by gas
or electric outboards up to 2.5 horsepower, bow- and transom-mount trolling motors, small
mud motors, paddles, oars or push poles.
LENGTH: 12'4" • WIDTH: 39" • WEIGHT: 160 LBS • CAPACITY: 480 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC
SKANU.COM | $2,400 USD
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