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. Henry started designing boats, beginning with a large hatchless sea kayak called the Pisces, which he took to Mike Neckar to get built. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. Wear sunscreen. Rear bulkhead.Adjustable foot rests which control the rudder.Deck lashing points and a bow line.Well built, well used, comfortable . Bradley Meacham: 206-515-5066 or bmeacham@seattletimes.com, Location: 11011 Tukwila International Blvd., Tukwila, Sales: $1.25 million in 2000; down 20-30 percent since then. Optional features:Rudder. Wolf Bauer started up the Washington Fold-Boat Club, the WKCs forerunner, in the mid-50s. But against what that kayak made me feel. Thanks, It was probably the product of a paddling club mold set and someones desire to have a kayak. 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. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. "We were slow," he said. Has normal scratches on the bottom. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. Standard Lay-up:Standard Lay-up: Hand-laid glass with vinylester resin. In 1959, WKC member Ted Houk designed the clubs first fiberglass kayak. And that was something I couldnt let happen. In this little blue fiberglass kayak turning was easy not turning was impossible. Eddyline came out with its first in-house touring design, the Orca, in about 1978. The Intrepid is an appealing boat. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. [ Paddling Buyers Guide: See all rotomolded plastic kayaks ]. Plastic kayaks cut boat prices in half. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. Wonderful history of the rise of the sea kayaking industry of which I personally experienced, first as a Feathercraft and Necky dealer in Alaska and later as a board member and then president of TASK. Since sea kayaking offers many challenges, the kayak should not be one of them. The Otter is made from rotomolded polyethylene plastic. Highway 1 Discovery Route is a destination in its own right! It was heavy and rough. The finish work was so poor that if you grazed your hand across the deck while paddling it would immediately leave you bleeding with a bunch of fiberglass slivers. Around 1979, he went on a month-long paddling trip to the Queen Charlottes, a rare thing at the time. For straight paddling, the seat was comfortable throughout a five-hour paddle (GL). 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. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Cash only. The Old Town Otter kayak spray skirt is available to stretch over the kayaks 38- by 19-inch cockpit to keep waves and chop out of the kayak and provide protection from the elements; spray skirts are available in lightweight nylon (best for sheltered waters) and robust neoprene (best if you want to paddle the Otter in whitewater). But as our skills improved, we realize that it was a great flatwater kayak but was a handful out on the Strait if the seas and wind picked up. Ocean Pacific PFD. It does need some minor fiberglass repair for a seat, and minor rudder tuning. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. 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. It may not be for everyone, but for a kayaker with some experience, this is a small, light, and fairly stable Greenland. Designed:1998 Lee Moyer, Options and Pricing The fit encourages a feeling of stability (KN). That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. The model is sea otter. Humanity is a whisper here. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community! 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. Sea kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, guided tours, classes and sales at two amazing wildlife locations, Monterey and Elkhorn Slough @ Moss Landing! Starved out, decimated by smallpox, swindled by the fur trade, and seduced by religion, rifles, whiskey, sewing needles, sedentary comforts. 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. 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. There were a few early builders, including Bart Hathaway who in 1975 licensed a fiberglass touring design to Old Town Canoe. Similar Old Town Loon kayaks are available at paddlesports retailers across North America. Schleicher recallsthat they built their first touring kayak around 1974 and that it actually had hatches and a rudder. You have entered an incorrect email address! The Sea Otter lacks a lot of todays safety features. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review Thanks for the great overview of the industry. 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. I got tired of slouching back against the wooden coaming (I know, I should sit up away from the back, but I get tired). J. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. Neckar came up with a design based on a high-volume whitewater boat, but longer, wider, with a large cockpit. The seat back is below the level of the coaming so it doesnt get in the way of reentry. It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and SEA OTTER on the rear deck. And Dan Ruuska of Natural Designs and John Abbenhouse of Northwest Kayaks crossed over from whitewater and began building touringkayaks. 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. A story that makes my bones heavy. The weight was reasonable for its size. "Now they've sold out to bigger companies. The first thing we learned was that even though there was no floatation in the bow, the kayak would stay floating level as long as you kept it upside-down or right-side-up. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. Padded section under feet for comfort and heat. I remember seeing [Dan] in an unemployment line probably in about 1972, recalled Matt Broze of Mariner Kayaks. 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. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. Phone: (206) 246-9385 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. 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. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Get race and event updates delivered straight to you. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. That being said, the secondary stability has never failed me. Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM3:00PM. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. [The Intrepid] was very well balanced at the middle of the coaming (GL). I didnt get involved until the mid 80s but have stayed involved ever since. 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. [ See also: Kayak In Seattle, Washington ]. I think TASK did a pretty good job of helping a bunch of amateur businesspeople act a little more professional. One of TASKs most important discoveries was of the needfor boat pricing that would include a healthy profit margin for builders, retailers and, eventually,distributors. 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. Hull: 3/4-oz. Their new boat building business soon evolved into a paddling retail store and full-time jobs for Lee and Judy Moyer. Email. No other leakage was reported. I still measure kayaks against that kayak. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. The first time I was in a kayak was at Lake Sutherland, just a bit outside of town on Highway 101. Other specialty kayak shops across the continent were not far behind Ecomarine, Ocean River Sports and Sea Trek. $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? Ocean Pacific PFD. I gave it a 10 because it deserves it. No other leakage was reported. Sandhill cranes court one another on low bedrock ridges with stick-figure decorum. They printed up some official-looking company letterhead and inked a deal. And Long Beach was home to more back-to-the-land squatters than kayakers. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. All edges and seams were nicely finished and smooth to the touch. One day while paddling out of Clallam Bay, the wind picked up and was coming out of the Northwest. Call for the nearest dealer. And kayaks entered mainstream media and mainstreamconsciousness. Shorter kayaks are always more maneuverable than long ones, and the compact, 9.5-foot Old Town Otter is easy to turn and handle. [ Read more: Why The Golden Age Of Sea Kayak Symposiums Might Still Be Ahead Of Us ]. Licht remains a key promoter of kayaking in the American Southwest. About. So together they strived to develop adesign that was stable, roomy and comfortable, that the average paddler could take out on the ocean. I put in a simple board floor, which can be a little slippery. Let's keep this area special! "I'm sad to see them go. The weight was reasonable for its size. Much of my family lives in Port Angeles, Washington. Comes with skirt, cover, and other paddling gear. The backrest is a self-inflating fabric-covered foam pad. Expect to pay between $150 and $250 for a used Old Town Otter kayak in good shape. Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. roving with end reinforcements. The Sea Otter R is a kayak brought to you by Yostwerks. Deck: 11/2-oz. This is the quintessential beginner kayak and its hard to find a body type that wont fit in the Old Town Otter. SEVENTY48 2022: Point No Point to Foul Weather. 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. cloth with reinforcements. The original Old Town Otter was an instant classic, helping to define recreational kayaking as a new genre. Would like to do a little research before I get serious about this kayak since, even with all the dust and grime, looks to be virgin (not a scratch on the rudder). 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. This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. There were absolutely no more than 10 people paddling open water in the East at the time, he guesses. Well balanced for wind. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. 537 Marina Pkwy Page, Arizona 86040 . Like the other manufacturers, Tieken saw the need for a distinct North American design that was beginner-friendly, so he came up with his flagship, the Sealution, introduced at the L.L. We launched our kayaks from the boat launch area . Intrepid Review: Called the Gulf Islander, Houks kayak washomebuilt in small numbers by WKC members who passed around the mould. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. The Sea Otter had allowed us into the world of sea kayaking. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. This SOT boat is a bit tippy (initially) for beginners but the tri-hedral hull creates mini-outriggers up and out from the main section of the kayak hull. 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. It is 22 feet long, very fast in the water, has a huge storage capacity, color is yellow on top with a white bottom. This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. Lake Powell is a wonder of water sport recreation, glorious views, spectacular hiking, rich. That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. That old story. Very well built fiberglass kayak. 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. Sea Birds & Sea Otter Pupping Season by Kayak: Elkhorn Slough. ), but it always responds well to corrective strokes. Judy Moyer, 60, plans to go back to school to become a nursing assistant. The deck had a lot of cracks running almost the whole length of the kayak, as it had flexed under the force of a surf landing and the fiberglass had fractured. 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. 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. 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. Standard replacement Old Town Otter kayak foot pegs are available from the manufacturer and other kayak retailers. 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. New and used Kayaks for sale in Sun City West, Arizona on Facebook Marketplace. Lots of room for camping gear. Arizona's lakes and rivers offer excellent opportunities for boating and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, and much more. Fascinating and good reportage, but no mention of George Dyson and Baidarka. 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. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Rudder. 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. 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. So suddenly everybody was able to make a living at it.. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. Optional Layups:Kevlar. Heres how it went down. People thought I was nuts, remembers Moyer. The reinforced glass work in critical areas indicates some attention to detail (GL). Save. 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. He ended up buying a Natural Designs Polaris II, designed by Dan Ruska. Plenty of stability for fishing or photography. The Intrepid would be a swell beginner to intermediate kayak because of its stability and maneuverability. 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 seat is very comfortable for long journeys. 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. 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. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. 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 can paddle for hours now. Location. Ken Fink was distributing British boats through his Poseidon Kayak Imports from 1978 on. GET UPDATES These are wonderful boats! Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. People said the ocean is too dangerous for a kayak. They are easy to navigate, and Adventures by the Sea offers basic paddling instructions prior to each tour. I spent the first ten years of my life there and went back every summer into my 20s. The WT-500 became Eddylines first sea kayak. 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. Thanks so much for such an informative article. This kayak opened my eyes to what is possible in a kayak. Lots of room for camping gear. Thanks for the kind words. This is a lovely little boat. None of Canadas big players were on the scene yet when Nimbus kayaks was born. 2 Amazing paddling destinations. 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. Slade worried theyd get scratched, and Neckar retorted, The first time people use them theyre going to get scratched.. This essay is an adapted chapter from his fifth book, Threading the Currents, now available from Island Press of Washington, D.C. There is ample stowage in the three bulkheaded compartments, enough for weekend and week-long cruises. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. Humanity is elsewhere, gone away, sloughed off to the coast like the draining rivers taking their load of sand. The Elkhorn Slough was teeming with wildlife, seals, otters, sea lions, birds, we had a great paddle. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,660' and has a mean depth of 130', and an area of 1.484 mi. 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. I cut a little pad out of a yoga mat and tied to the frame-problem solved! The boat sat on display for a whole summer at the Mountain Equipment Coop, back when the fledgling MEC was just a single shop in Vancouver, but found no buyers. Antelope Point Marina. Before we took this kayak into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we spent time in the lake learning rescue techniques. Excellent article, thanks for the great read! These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. Hung seat. 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. Incredible guys, great boats and awesome events and experiences. 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. 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. Foot pegs also reduce paddler fatigue by improving posture while seated in the kayak. Cargo hatches fore and aft, day access hatch. You can also glue a thin layer of foam beneath your heels in the cockpit to pad your heels and keep your feet comfortable. Lee Moyer. This boat therefore is extremely stable (secondary stability) in bumpy water. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. 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. Its easy to spend an afternoon making an Otter kayak more comfortable and functional with modifications. It has little yaw at the bow when paddling forward on an even keel (TE). Just as important, though, was growth of the recreational-outfitting industry. 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. 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 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. You put in an order when you saw him.. Hung seat. TE and GL both noted that the middle of the hull oilcanned when pressed hard, though not while afloat. Everybody was in it because it was their favourite hobby, recalled Moyer. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. I decided when Icame back I wasnt going to be a construction worker anymore. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? Kayak Rentals and Guided tours of Elkhorn, Slough in Moss Landing. E-mail:[emailprotected] Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. "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. All Original Bronze Hardware, Including Bronze Auxiliary Motor Mount. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. Then, some young kayakers turned their hobby into a business. Call for the nearest dealer. Leave it on the dock, drag it over rocks or store it in a snowbank for the winter: regardless of the abuse, the Otter kayak will come back for more. The next kayak Uncle Paul bought was a Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter. Lee Moyer was the designer (and owner of PWS) 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. Bean in the East and REI in the West. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. That was the year they moved out of the chicken coop to a real production facility in Port Coquitlam. It was the beginning of my kayaking journey and it was perfect! "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. There, they met Werner Furrerthe name thats stamped on many of our paddles today. Two water tight storage hatches. Is he not considered significant? 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