And that was something I couldnt let happen. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). Late March-Late May is pupping season for both harbor seals and sea otters, a thrilling time to be on the water! 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. "Just like what happened to windsurfing: The big boys got in, oversold and then bailed. The bow widens quickly to its 28.5-inch maximum width, offering reassuring stability but compromising speed and glide. 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. Matuska later left to start up one of todays dominant paddle companies, Aqua-Bound. The flare and volume in the forward quarter provide lift going into waves and a dry ride in sloppy conditions. I spent the first ten years of my life there and went back every summer into my 20s. 9:30am-1:30pm $75 children 8-17 years old can join us for $50 Book a private tour or review our Local Tour Dates The only problem I have had is that tiny coaming (16x22"). This is a lovely little boat. I was going to be in the kayak business, he said. For straight paddling, the seat was comfortable throughout a five-hour paddle (GL). 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. Others had homebuilt boats whose hulls resembled European downriver racing kayaks or traditional fold-boats, so that by 1974 when commercial production was just getting going, most Seattle-area kayakers were already paddling fiberglass. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. We like to do the mellow kayaking at the river mouths and then finish the day with hiking and breweries or winery stops. 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. You get a few pointers from the last builder, and so take on the unwritten responsibility to pass your knowledge alongto the next. This content was made possible with the support of OntarioCreates. Even though Uncle Paul was successful in surfing the Sea Otter to shore, the kayak was not unscathed. This was just Mike Neckar, care of somewhere in Garibaldi Park. It was a wonderful experience. A solo carry was surprisingly easy. It has one little broken glass part as shown, a little resin will fill it. The Old Town Otter offers excellent value in a basic, entry-level recreational kayak that fits a wide range of paddlers and performs well in flatwater conditions. Subscribe to Paddling Magazines print and digital editions, or browse thearchives. Ken Fink was distributing British boats through his Poseidon Kayak Imports from 1978 on. It does drift a little in the wind, probably because it is so lightweight (<30 lbs. I can recall in 1980 or 81 going up to Vancouver Island and counting 100 windsurfers on cars to one kayak, said Matt Broze. A wave of layoffs at Boeing had left a lot of unemployed engineers floating around Seattle in 1972. A good combination for maneuvering the boat (TE). Extruded vinyl hull/deck seam glassed inside. A story that makes my bones heavy. Arizona's lakes and rivers offer excellent opportunities for boating and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, and much more. Yostwerks Sea Otter R Reviews Submit Your Review 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. 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. 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! Prized for their light weight, dry storage carrying capacity, stability and speed. Find great deals and sell your items for free. Cal. Harrie Tieken started building flatwater racing kayaks and Derek Hutchinson sea kayaks in Holland in the early 1970s. , He also designed the Chinook for Aquaterra, one of the first roto-molded kayaks. Larger manufacturers make kayaks with less-durable materials, Lee Moyer said, and can sell them for a fraction of the price at G.I. The overall feel was one of solidity and good craftsmanship (KN). The kayaks we make give me that tingle. Is he not considered significant? Ocean Pacific PFD. He tried many different kayaks from many different manufacturers. Similar Old Town Loon kayaks are available at paddlesports retailers across North America. Lots of room for camping gear. 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). Most backyard boat builders were using pirated designs, Moyer said, so he and a buddy set out to buy the rights to a legal mould. cloth with reinforcements. Own 10 kayaks in several locations, Aquaterra chinook, my first serious kayak, bought in 1981, several from West Side boat shop in NY, an Express from Mariner (best rough water performer,) an Epic 18, and inter alia, a boat from Warren Light craft, which weights 28 lbs, now my most used boat. It was created by the damming of the Salt River, in Arizona, specifically by the Morman Flat Dam. They printed up some official-looking company letterhead and inked a deal. There were absolutely no more than 10 people paddling open water in the East at the time, he guesses. So together they strived to develop adesign that was stable, roomy and comfortable, that the average paddler could take out on the ocean. No other leakage was reported. When we launched, the water had been smooth. Reviewers: There isn't that personal involvement any more.". Dowd brought in folding kayaks from Europe and sold many of the new North American designs including Eddylines Orca, Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter, and Nimbus kayaks. Any day on the water is a great day, Wolverines and Arctic foxes scent through the mosses after small preylemmings, tern eggs, hares. Fast sea kayak that can be used for racing. Fink kept at it until he saw an ad for the Nordkapp by Valley Kayaks in 1978. Like my other designs, the Intrepid is easy to use compared to other kayaks of similar performance. Lots of room for camping gear. Offering up two fiberglass Pacific Water Sports (PWS) sea kayaks that have been used only a handful of times and are in outstanding condition. Here a wolf plunges its face into the hot entrails of a caribou calf. 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No damage or repairs to kayak. And Walters Ski Shack in North Vancouver, a shop run by Walter Buchmueller, which built and sold a German-imported design called the Eskie and one of his own designs called the Osprey. People said the ocean is too dangerous for a kayak. The bow line can also be rigged as a rescue sling. Copyright 2023 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. We were greeted kindly, filled out our paperwork quickly and then were outfitted and briefed efficiently. Well into the 80s, if Fink saw a kayak on the highway it was probably one hed sold. New and used Kayaks for sale in Sun City West, Arizona on Facebook Marketplace. Traveling any distance in the Otter will be a workout compared to longer kayaks. Double Fiberglass Ocean Kayak. He would paddle the Sea Otter and I would paddle the old blue kayak. Around this time, a trio of whitewater boat builders sprang up who would eventually make touring kayaks their core business. The goal was always to have a really neat way to travel in the wilderness, self-propelled, said Schleicher, reflecting on where his early vision has led him. By 1982, Nimbus had come up with its flagship Seafarer design, which is still produced. Before we took this kayak into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, we spent time in the lake learning rescue techniques. SEVENTY48 2022: Point No Point to Foul Weather. Again, the first time I paddled it was at Lake Sutherland. Rudder is controlled by sliding adjustable footpegs. Here caribou breast the landscape in antler-bobbing streams. After about a year he started his own production of Current Designs kayaks on Vancouver Island. Sandhill cranes court one another on low bedrock ridges with stick-figure decorum. The Intrepid is a very attractive kayak with a solid-feeling deck, smooth lines and attractive recessed hatches. Save. The bulkheads are all curved panels of translucent fiberglass. After rolling, TE noted 1/2 cup of water in the forward compartment, GL found a cup in the forward compartment, and a drop or two in the day hatch. Combined with the low-volume stern, this also gives predictable handling in following seas. 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. This boat is a Greenland, is fairly short, and has no skeg. of gear. 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. 123 Main Street It was covered with dust and had the name of a Tukwila, WA Dive Shop on it and "SEA OTTER" on the rear deck. It has a bulkhead behind the seat, but it doesnt have a forward bulkhead or any inherent floatation in the bow. Adding in 2 Werner Carbon paddles and Dragonfly spray skirts. 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. On wind waves I could easily get enough speed to catch rides. Was in a Tire Shop down by Camp Lejuene today and the owner had a fiberglass/composite kayak hanging from the ceiling. 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 secondary stability is so good you can tilt the boat at a 75% angle and sit in it sideways. My girlfriend had a Sea Otter. KN found the boat easy to get going and maintain moderate speed. GL thought it moderately fast. For TE, it seemed to be capable of a brisk cruising speed and a respectable, though not extraordinary sprint. 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 thigh braces fit and functioned very well, and the foot braces performed solidly and are easy to reach and adjust from the cockpit (GL). 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. Just as important, though, was growth of the recreational-outfitting industry. The deck rigging on many used Old Town Otter kayaks can be replaced with tighter bungees and lines for better on-deck storage of small essentials. mat, 8-oz. Thanksfor the info. It may not be for everyone, but for a kayaker with some experience, this is a small, light, and fairly stable Greenland. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. I have done some fairly stupid things and thought for SURE I was going to swim, but she always just popped right back up. Someone in your paddling community has a fiberglass kayak mouldprobably at the local paddling club. Like most early hardshells, the WT-500 had a rudder, but no hatches or bulkheads; gear was stowed in canvas duffels waterproofed with garbagebags. Map. 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. Picture this: The year is 1972. The aft hatch is large enough for easy stowage of bulky items. They are so close to the water. In this little blue fiberglass kayak turning was easy not turning was impossible. Compared to the first kayak, this was a rocket. It is a big boys boat and it very stable. Seattle, WA 98188 Concerning some of the small details: We do not include rescue bungies because we have never considered them to be positive enough. The most similar model in Old Towns current kayak lineup is the Old Town Loon 106. 907-351-2257. Read Sea Otter R reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. 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. 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. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. For a tandem carry there are webbing straps at the ends of the boat. Monterey, California Features animals Contact Suggest edits to improve what we show. They formed the Trade Association of Sea Kayaking (TASK)now the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS)and studied the successes and failures of other outdoor industries to put together a plan for theirs. The fiberglass bucket seat is removable for use on the beach. Can someone please tell me who the manufacturer is? Mike Neckar is one of the industrys most legendary charactersimpossible to reach for a magazine interview, but variously described by others as kayakings 8,000-pound gorilla, an engineering genius, a magician, and the last person youd ever expect to see climb into a kayak and make it dance. We figured out how to get back in it if we somehow flipped at sea. Approximate Weight:52 lbs. "We were slow," he said. I put in a simple board floor, which can be a little slippery. That area in between is the little community of Cedar Point. Simply put, the Old Town Otter kayak looks primitive alongside the creature comforts of the newer Loon. 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. The Otter is made from rotomolded polyethylene plastic. TE may have to leave his size 12s behind if he tries it, though. mat, 8-oz. Brothers Matt and Cam Broze started Mariner Kayaks in their basement in 1980. Dowd is also credited with coining the term sea kayaking with the publication of his book of that title in 1981. John Dowd organized the meeting. In 1975, before turning his full attention to the paddle business, Furrer designed the WT-500 (Werner Touring, 500 centimetres long). There, they met Werner Furrerthe name thats stamped on many of our paddles today. Neckar came up with a design based on a high-volume whitewater boat, but longer, wider, with a large cockpit. The two tethered plastic hatch lids have rubber gaskets and are held in place with bungies. I could recommend it to novices as well as experienced paddlers. In 1982, Bob Licht followed the Ecomarine example and opened Sea Trek Ocean Kayak Center in Sausalito, California. 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. Forward of the cockpit are two cleats and a bungie for parking a paddle. Fast forward to 1987: Tieken brings his business to North America, settling in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. The boats strong turning ability when on edge helped keep the bow pointed down the face of the wave (TE). Phone: (206) 246-9385 18 foot osprey pacific water sports kayak and 16 foot sea otter pacific water sports kayak. Desert Voyagers, together with our sister company AOA, provides the very best in fun . Other specialty kayak shops across the continent were not far behind Ecomarine, Ocean River Sports and Sea Trek. He was to me. All Original Bronze Hardware, Including Bronze Auxiliary Motor Mount. That was when we realized that we could be an industry rather than a bunch of guys in their backyards, said Henry. 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. But there were no prominent kayak builders until Tieken Kayaks. 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. Henry opened Ocean River Sports in Victoria in November 1981. The weight was reasonable for its size. Over the years they helped spread the sport by sponsoring kayak festivals, kayak trips and learn-to-canoe programs. 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. Well, not against the kayak, itself. 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. Two water tight storage hatches. I have two classic Seattle made Touring sea kayaks made by pacific water sports. cloth, 17-oz. If youre handy, its easy to add comfort to the Old Town Otter with glued in foam pads and DIY seat modifications. Thanks so much for such an informative article. 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. Comes with skirt, cover, and other paddling gear. Your email address will not be published. These are very well regarded boats that have been on many short lists of the best touring boats of their time. However, any kayak will eventually start to show signs of wear. Cal, PWSPacific Water Sports. Lower profile model is available. Hull Features Fast 16 foot waterline means easy pdaaling, even with 150 lbs. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. PWS is no longer in business but operated in the south sound for years. "I'm sad to see them go. 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. 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. 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. The model is sea otter. Kids between 5 - 14 years old are welcome to join a tour in a tandem kayak, and folks 14 and up can use a single. Compared against those rather specialized and very expensive kayaks the Otter leaves much to be desired. 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. Here musk ox pound craters in the snow with their chins to reach winter grass. Uncle Paul again went searching for a better kayak. And what can I build for you? It is a big boys boat and it very stable. They were still here, clothed in skins, dancing in igloos, beating on drums, walking the ridges, and spearing caribou at river crossings, when I was a young boy learning to ride a tricycle in a Boston suburb and John Kennedy had a decade yet to live. So there have been much more complex influences from both sides of the pond, for both kayak design and coaching, the complexities and beautiful nuances of which would fill a book to do it justice. Lee Moyer took his first sea kayak trip with the WKCs Bob Morris in 1970going north out of Tofinoat a time when the dirt road across Vancouver Island was so new you needed to duct tape your car doors shut to keep the dust out and pack extra spare tires. 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). The biggest single thing that happened in our industry to make it become what it is was to get the pricing right, said Dowd. Thank you Kayak Connection! In this yakers eye. The wide kayak had a lot of rocker and a flat bottom. Sea Otter Kayak Advice system May 10, 2007, 11:12pm #1 Was in a Tire Shop down by Camp Lejuene today and the owner had a fiberglass/composite kayak hanging from the ceiling. The economy had pulled out of the early 80s recession and entrepreneurs who had been struggling along since the 70s found themselves with viable businesses. The Intrepid is also available without the third bulkhead and hatch for several pounds and $150 less. In 1974, they designed and built their first sea kayak, the Sea Otter. And crossed the Chesapeake Bay in it in May 1965! I was 12 and Uncle Paul had picked up an old fiberglass kayak that wasnt made by a company. Call for the nearest dealer. There were a few early builders, including Bart Hathaway who in 1975 licensed a fiberglass touring design to Old Town Canoe. Sea kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, guided tours, classes and sales at two amazing wildlife locations, Monterey and Elkhorn Slough @ Moss Landing! It protruded down into the water off the stern, and the bolt allowed it to flip up if it hit anything and not snag. Rear bulkhead.Adjustable foot rests which control the rudder.Deck lashing points and a bow line.Well built, well used, comfortable . Whitewater kayaking was big in the early 70s, first appearing in the Olympics in 1972 at Munich, and many boat builders came to sea kayaking after being drawn to the glitz of whitewater firstskipping the venerable folding kayak tradition entirely. "I dream of being an hourly employee," he said. The Intrepid is available in a low-profile model for smaller paddlers and with two seat styles. If you love the water, and nature, there is nothing better than being in a kayak. The Old Town Loon replaced the Old Town Otter kayak with key comfort features like more adjustable seating and a variety of lengths and sizes to fit a wider range of paddlers. #9. I could get it on my rack without difficulty (KN). Kayak Canyon Lake Reservoir. The Old Town Otter kayak is a great boat for the cottage, beach or campground, offering worry-free durability. In the foot well there is just enough room for a pair of size 12 water sports shoes(TE). [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. I decided when Icame back I wasnt going to be a construction worker anymore. There is a small crack in the gelcoat behind the seat. I love skin-on-frames. I bought this little boat already built, so I cannot comment on the building process, but I can review the boat itself. Uncle Paul started taking me paddling in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 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