Not great filming but here’s a quick peek at the new 225 pound size LPB kayak on the water with a 225lb person (thanks Jim). This kayak is 17 feet long and 23 inches wide and weighs 36lbs fully rigged. Jim was a bit wobbly due to not being on the water for a few years, but this is exactly what I look for: stable enough that a beginner isn’t going to tip over, but not so stable that an advanced paddler can’t enjoy it. Very happy with what I’m seeing here, it’s sitting absolutely perfectly on its lines.
As discussed in many previous posts, that design mission for all sizes of my LPB is to put speed and paddling ergonomics first (the kayak is 22 inches wide where you’re actually taking a stroke) while still retaining enough general handling characteristics to make it a well behaved general purpose sea kayak.
The big accomplishment on this boat, however, is not the boat itself, but rather that I finally cracked the nut on scaling this kayak without having to make a test prototype. That means I can make a custom plan set for any size person without having to build one.
I’ll post more video when I can find a better filming location and also an experienced toddler to really put this through its paces. If you’re a strong sea kayaker and weigh between 220 and 230 pounds and you live around here, send me a message! I’m also looking for strong experienced kayakers to help me test the new 250 lb F1. Also, this kayak will be for sale when I’m done testing it.
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