This is the same base model as the undecked version but fitted with a spray deck. A deck changes the character of the boat, offering the potential for whitewater use but also has its benefits if the weather is cold, wet and miserable.
Use
The decked Trekraft remains a versatile boat to mix hiking with paddling while enabling use on wild rivers, mountain lakes, fjords and other inshore applications where conditions of rain, cold, spray would be undesirable. We can also envisage the following uses:
- Lightweight travel boat (airplane, train)
- Second/spare boat (occasional partners)
- ‘City’ boat (compact storage requirements)
Construction
The full deck comprises a cover (deck), coaming (aluminium poles) and skirt (optional). The seal is as leak proof as a kayak while opening effortlessly and reliably. The assembling of the coaming is elegant and provides a tight fit.
As with the undecked boat, Trekrafts come only in one large size. With the decked boat thigh straps are standard fittings and help connect the paddler for better response and agility. However, as it’s a long boat we recommend filling the foot area (and backrest) with a dry bag or beach ball.
Ships with
- Stuff sack
- Coaming poles
- Inflation bag
- Seat
- Back rest
- Repair kit (Stormsure, Tape, spare tube and floor material)
- Without spray skirt (sold separately)
Material
- Tubes: 210den TPU Nylon
- Floor: 420den TPU Nylon
- Seat: 210den Oxford Nylon
- Deck: Ripstop Nylon
Construction
asymmetric hull, slightly upturned bow, elongated stern, wide fit, 4 grab loops, valve with non-return flap, thigh straps
Workmanship
Taped seams, glued floor and deck
Speed: 4 km/h
Buoyancy: 140kg
Weight*
Boat: 3140g (including cover and thigh straps [60g])
Poles/ Skirt: 180g + 220g
Seat: 250g
Boat complete: 3800g
Stuff sack: 230g
Inflation bag: 270g
Repair set: 60g
Package complete: 4360g
Dimensions*
Inner
Length: 133cm
Width at hips: 38 cm
Outer
Length: 230cm
Width: 94 cm
Waterline: 160cm
Tube diameter: 29 cm
Packing size: about 55 x 20cm (consider a two person tent)
Longest Pole segment (coaming): 58cm
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