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Sit-on top for 2 adults + 2 kids 17 years 4 weeks ago #22801

meester69 Topic Author Offline Junior Member Posts: 5 Thank you received: 0	Looking for a kayak to fit me (six foot, 88kg/195 pounds), my wife (five foot, 55kg/120 pounds), and our two children, aged six and one. We would be using it initially on a canal, and so might have to get it in and out of the water quite a lot. So I guess big is good to fit the kids, but big is also bad because it's hard to transport. Can anyone make some recommendations for suitable craft?
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Re:Sit-on top for 2 adults + 2 kids 17 years 4 weeks ago #22807

cjcc Offline Platinum Member Posts: 710 Thank you received: 1	You could look at an inflatable kayak/canoe. the Advanced Elements Straitedge 2 looks pretty good. it will be hard to find a kayak that can hold 2 adults and 2 kids that is portable. The only other option is to get a short tandem sit on top or a folding kayak.
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Re:Sit-on top for 2 adults + 2 kids 17 years 4 weeks ago #22810

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what sort of weight would you suggest is portable?

I've done a little research, and I've come up with the following models as being easily available in the UK:

Bic Sport Trinidad (12 foot/28.5kg), Tobago (13 foot/32kg), Kalao (14.5ft/40kg). The first two are rated 2 adults + 1 kid, the latter 2 adults + 2 kids.
Ocean Kayaks Malibu Two (12 foot/26kg), Malibu Two XL (13' 4"/27.7kg), Zest Two EXP (16' 5"/31.7kg). All 2 adults + 1kid
Perception Scooter Gemini (12' 4"/28kg). 2+1 pax.
FeelFree Tri-Yak (14' 5"/33kg) 3 adults.

The Malibu Two XL looks good.

www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/tandems/malibu_two_xl.html

I just need to figure out whether it is suitable for the four of us.

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Re:Sit-on top for 2 adults + 2 kids 17 years 4 weeks ago #22811

meester69 Topic Author Offline Junior Member Posts: 5 Thank you received: 0	The other ones I saw which look nice are the Cobra range www.cobrakayaks.co.uk/cobra-tandem---standard-57-p.asp Quite light at 27kg and should take us. The triple is probably overkill www.cobrakayaks.co.uk/cobra-triple-75-p.asp
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Re:Sit-on top for 2 adults + 2 kids 17 years 4 weeks ago #22839

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If you have 4 people, I would get a triple, so you can have room for 2 kids in the middle, but I would not take a 1 yr old in a kayak, until they can swim. Check out the Fluid Synergy. It is only 12' 8", but you could probably get a kid at the very front. to find it, click Leisure. fluidkayaks.com/ You could always get a tumblehome-style canoe, put some minicell foam on the floor of the boat, and let your kids sit on the hull.

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