I did give the guy a ballpark figure of $500.00 for the Sea Otter; not for myself but to resell. "Now they've sold out to bigger companies. This little kayak had opened the door to the world of kayaking. cloth with reinforcements. 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. If you have a choice, go for the Old Town Otter XT over the original edition. When we launched, the water had been smooth. Twenty years ago, we created the Loon series and changed the way paddlesports viewed recreational kayaks. None of Canadas big players were on the scene yet when Nimbus kayaks was born. 1. "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. 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. 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. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. The Intrepids initial stability is comfortable enough without being too stiff to set the boat on edge to initiate a turn. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. If youre handy, its easy to add comfort to the Old Town Otter with glued in foam pads and DIY seat modifications. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Pacific Water Sports had annual sales of about $1.25 million by 2000, said Lee Moyer, who has designed several models of kayaks and canoes. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. I just don't know if I could get back in if I swam in deep water (I'm not able to roll at present because of a shoulder injury). It is very comfortable with good lumbar support. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Two cleats farther forward secure a bow painter that can double as a rescue grab line. A lockup rudder is also optional. It was heavy and rough. Required fields are marked *. All Original Bronze Hardware, Including Bronze Auxiliary Motor Mount. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. It was the year that two of TASKs key promotional visions were realized: a magazine and a symposium. Closing hours changes seasonally. The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. If nothing else, use it as a guest 'yak. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. 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. Youre a swingin flower child, and you want to go kayaking with your sweetheart, feel the groove and sway of the ocean and get in touch with Mama Earth. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. No damage or repairs to kayak. The seat is very comfortable for long journeys. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. The model is sea otter. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Fast forward to 1987: Tieken brings his business to North America, settling in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. 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. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Our latest Loon features the ACS2 seat, creating the most advanced and best-fitting cockpit available. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. Wear sunscreen. 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. "Suddenly people didn't have to buy a kayak to live. Liberal arts student Steve Schleicher and microbiology instructor Joe Matuska were just a couple more semi-employed whitewater paddlers building paddles and boats for their friends in a converted chicken coop behind Schleichers parents house near Vancouver. 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. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. Only this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. Winds 10 to 18 miles per hour, waves 1 to 1 1/2 feet with slight whitecapping. Its not much different than todayexcept you have to go build your own boat. Call for the nearest dealer. Fink became a self-described evangelist for his new low-impact sport. I met Mike Neckar there. I enjoyed almost everything about it. Ocean Pacific PFD. Here musk ox pound craters in the snow with their chins to reach winter grass. The sea kayaking industry as we know it did not happen by accident. Chris Cunningham took over Sea Kayaker magazine from John and I wrote a few article for them. Pretty easy to manage in the wind I encountered. However, any kayak will eventually start to show signs of wear. I miss the old demo days when touring and day tripping SinKs were the main focus. And Dan Ruuska of Natural Designs and John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks crossed over from whitewater and began building touringkayaks. $1200 each or $2000 for both. I guess around 50lbs. The thigh braces fit and functioned very well, and the foot braces performed solidly and are easy to reach and adjust from the cockpit (GL). A dry ride except going straight into the wind, when a moderate splash would come up over the bow (GL). A solo carry was surprisingly easy. The short length makes the Old Town Otter perfect for exploring narrow rivers and wetlands; however, the short length makes it bob like a cork in waves and chopstick to sheltered water and easy rivers for best performance and safety. I still measure kayaks against that kayak. The weight was reasonable for its size. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. Cash only. It comes standard with bulkheads fore and aft with a third bulkhead optional. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. If its of interest, John Macgregors original kayak (now on display in the River and Rowing Museum at Henley) was used by his friend to paddle around the North Cape of Norway (the Nordkapp) in 1867. Kayak and Gear reviews, Guides, Stories & More, Intrepid Design Statement Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). Approximate Weight:52 lbs. You go out in the ocean in a kayak? They thought that was a big daredevil stunt.. 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. I was 12 and Uncle Paul had picked up an old fiberglass kayak that wasnt made by a company. 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. 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. It seems quite capable of handing the work of cruising while it is also a quick and responsive day paddler. Stay 100 feet away from marine mammals. The boat will initiate a turn with a slight lean and then make a sharp turn when put high on edge (TE). 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. And what can I build for you? Things got off to a slow start in the East. roving with end reinforcements. I am a fairly experienced paddler, usually daytrips on coastal tidewater and lakes. 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. The Intrepid is a straight tracking craft (KN). TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. Start by adding foam to the seat, hip area and thigh braces to custom fit your body to the boata key modification if youre looking to paddle in moving water where good boat control is necessary. 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. Yet its short length and easy handling makes the Old Town Otter perfect for youngsters ages 8 and up. There isn't that personal involvement any more.". Tupperware boats propelled the industry into the 1990s decade of double-digit annual growth. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Neckar pulled the kayaks off the car then tossed them on the sidewalk in front of the shop. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. 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 current Old Town Loon 106 measures a foot longer than the Otter, upping its maximum paddler capacity to 272 pounds. First of all, this is probably not a boat for beginners. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. Eddyline came out with its first in-house touring design, the Orca, in about 1978. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. This is just the shell, no paddle or skirt. Thank you Kayak Connection! 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. Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. Price:Manufacturers suggested retail $2,450 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. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. "I'm sad to see them go. That old story no one wants to hear and I dont want to tell. They started the companies whose names appear on most of the boats were paddling today, and between 1974 and 1984, our sport took off. cloth, 17-oz. 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 ]. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. Lee Moyer. mat and 8-oz. $999 Share it or review it used OCEAN KAYAK, made from Fiber Glass, PACIFIC WATER SPORTS is the maker and i think this is called the Sea Otter? This is an ideal trip for wildlife enthusiast and those new to the sport of kayaking. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. The model is sea otter. Desert Voyagers offers fun guided river trips in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. 907-351-2257. They printed up some official-looking company letterhead and inked a deal. steve. 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. Reentry into the large cockpit opening was easy. Deck: 11/2-oz. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. Hull: 3/4-oz. Pacific Water Sports 16055 Pacific Highway South Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: (206) 246-9385 E-mail: info@pwskayaks.com Website: www.pwskayaks.com Only this faint stirring in the air remains: the whisper of ancients only a generation past. New and used Kayaks for sale in Sun City West, Arizona on Facebook Marketplace. This boat is a Greenland, is fairly short, and has no skeg. You get a few pointers from the last builder, and so take on the unwritten responsibility to pass your knowledge alongto the next. Lots of room for camping gear. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. Furrer, a design engineer from Austria who had toured in folding kayaks since the 1940s, built his first fiberglass kayak in 1965a slender Greenland-style boat he called the Eskimo. Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. This may be a good place to introduce yourself and your site or include some credits. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. 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. 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. 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 models included: the original Old Town Otter; the Old Town Otter XT; the Old Town Otter Sport; and the Old Town Otter Plus kayak. 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. 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Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. off topicwhile you are enjoying Camp Lejeune you should go to Barrier Island Kayaks (between Swansboro and Emerald Isle). 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. The kayaks we make give me that tingle. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. Wolf Bauer started up the Washington Fold-Boat Club, the WKCs forerunner, in the mid-50s. Many of the original manufacturersNecky, Current Designs, Tiekensold to larger American companies. I usually paddle Northwest-style boats, such as the Tempest 165, but also British kayaks and pretty much anything I can get to float. It's a loss for the industry.". Designer Response I got tired of slouching back against the wooden coaming (I know, I should sit up away from the back, but I get tired). And crossed the Chesapeake Bay in it in May 1965! 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. Licht remains a key promoter of kayaking in the American Southwest. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and "SEA OTTER" on the rear deck. Thanksfor the info. Alan Kesselheim is a freelance writer in Bozeman, Montana. Call for the nearest dealer. Hung seat. So suddenly everybody was able to make a living at it.. Like my other designs, the Intrepid is easy to use compared to other kayaks of similar performance. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks. 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. I remember seeing [Dan] in an unemployment line probably in about 1972, recalled Matt Broze of Mariner Kayaks. He tried many different kayaks from many different manufacturers. 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. E-mail:[emailprotected] It protruded down into the water off the stern, and the bolt allowed it to flip up if it hit anything and not snag. 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Designed:1998 A 100-mile stretch of coast not to be missed, Parade was lucky enough to see it all through the windows of a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! Andy Zimmerman of Wilderness Systems (a North Carolina whitewater boat company founded in 1986) purchased rights to produce the Sealution for the U.S. market and went on to make the boats plastic version one of the worlds bestselling kayaks. 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. 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. Here a wolf plunges its face into the hot entrails of a caribou calf. Rudder. All edges and seams were nicely finished and smooth to the touch. I learned the scramble self-recovery at the lake and I even figured out how to recover the kayak if it flooded and went nose-down in the water. But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. However, the flipside of short length is a lack of speed and glide, and the Otter is no exception. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. Besides trolling yard sales in cottage areas, your best bet is searching Old Town Otter kayak Craigslist for a bargain on this classic entry level kayak. Everybody was in it because it was their favourite hobby, recalled Moyer. Open daily 9:00 (except Christmas). A look back through the history of sea kayaking shows how the sport transformed from a tiny niche activity in 1972 to one of wide and enduring popularity today. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. TE6 1, 200-pound male. Hung seat. The Otter XT features the same dimensions and identical performance, with the critical upgrade of adding adjustable foot pegs to the cockpit. 4.5. Inspiring paddlesports participation through quality coverage of the people, places, adventures, boats and gear, trends and events that make paddling something you'll do for the rest of your life. Kayaking: Tips for the Beginner. Thats pretty much how it was in the early years of sea kayaking. 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 flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. Simply put, the Old Town Otter kayak looks primitive alongside the creature comforts of the newer Loon. Besides a user-friendly hull design, another big attribute of the Old Town Otter kayak is its bombproof construction. Location. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review So, where are you headed? 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. There is an extra pair of straps on the aft hatch that could serve to secure a deck load or a spare take-apart paddle. Brothers Matt and Cam Broze started Mariner Kayaks in their basement in 1980. 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. 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. Now its a heck of a lot simpler to get a sea kayak and the road to Tofino is much smoother than it was in the days of the hippie squatters, but the down-to-earth soul of kayaking is as real as it was back in the day. Uncle Paul again went searching for a better kayak. This 16 long kayak designed by Lee Moyer was our first introduction to a sea kayak. The Intrepid reviewed was not equipped with a rudder. David Hunt. Canyon Lake is located in a National Recreation Area. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. The Intrepid touring sea kayak is designed to be paddled efficiently at fast touring speeds, carry a moderate gear load, handle well without a rudder and be neutral in the wind. People were laughing at me basically.. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. Teak In Great Condition, Too. . The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. Invest in a newer kayak such as the Old Town Loon if you desire cushy seating, adjustable thigh braces and other comfort features. This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. I am an 80 year old retired CIA officer who built a kayak from a kit in 1965 (Folbot, company started by J. Kissner, who had worked at Klepper earlier) that I bought for 99 dollars! Eventually Tieken provided boats for Scott Cunningham of the Nova Scotia outfitting company Coastal Adventures, which became a key educator and promoter for sea kayaking, and Tiekens designs, on the East Coast. That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. It may not be for everyone, but for a kayaker with some experience, this is a small, light, and fairly stable Greenland. The Intrepid touring sea kayak is designed to be paddled efficiently at fast touring speeds, carry a moderate gear load, handle well without a rudder and be neutral in the wind. The only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). Ocean Pacific PFD. Foot pegs also reduce paddler fatigue by improving posture while seated in the kayak. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. Just for reference, I am 5'11", 132 lbs., and wear a women's size 9 shoe. Starved out, decimated by smallpox, swindled by the fur trade, and seduced by religion, rifles, whiskey, sewing needles, sedentary comforts. 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. 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 have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. He sandwiched a long, wide piece of metal between two other pieces of metal with a single bolt. If you can get it for under $500, you will get your $$ out of it if you can sell it to get a more modern boat design. I spent the first ten years of my life there and went back every summer into my 20s. It is a fun boat! Like any kayak, there are plenty of ways you can improve a basic Old Town Otter kayak. Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. The Old Town Otter kayak is a great boat for the cottage, beach or campground, offering worry-free durability. Sea Otter Launch & Trailer - $2500 (Merritt Island) View larger image Ad id: 208201614480325 Views: 489 Price: $2,500.00 !972 Classic Sea Otter Launch & Trailer w/Bimini, Dodger, All Matching Sunbrella Cushions & Back Rests. Slade operated Striders sport store at Fourth and Burrard in Vancouver and became Neckars first dealer, long before the formal existence of Necky. Schleicher recallsthat they built their first touring kayak around 1974 and that it actually had hatches and a rudder. You can feel the water through the skin, feel the ripples, find where incoming water changes the temperature. The upswept native-style ends are still low enough to shed the wind, while the shallow rocker and long waterline give tracking and speed. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). It was probably the product of a paddling club mold set and someones desire to have a kayak. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. Thanks for the great overview of the industry. As if the Pacific Northwest didnt already have its share of the action, a few other Seattle companies entered the businessin the early 80s. Lee Moyer was the designer (and owner of PWS) GET UPDATES Fink kept at it until he saw an ad for the Nordkapp by Valley Kayaks in 1978. The first sea kayak we made at Pyranha was 1973 and was for the Dutch market, about a year after P&H also had started making them and it has been called sea kayaking for at least the 50 years Ive been in business. Point it at the other side of the lake and it would take you there in a hurry. 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. 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. Well, I've taken the Otter Sport on flat water..slow rivers..and . In 1975, before turning his full attention to the paddle business, Furrer designed the WT-500 (Werner Touring, 500 centimetres long). Joe's and other large-scale retailers. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. Henry opened Ocean River Sports in Victoria in November 1981. Fallbrook, Ca. Humanity is elsewhere, gone away, sloughed off to the coast like the draining rivers taking their load of sand. T 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. My girlfriend had a Sea Otter. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). If I dont have that slight tingle in my spine, the anticipation of whats to come, then its not the kayak for me. Reviewers: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. mat and 8-oz. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. 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