The sliding foot braces shift the rudder angle. It's good for fooling around for a few hours, and a great starter boat, but if you want to go on day trips, are bigger than 6', weigh more than 200 lbs., want to go out in bad weather, and don't want to be the slowest boat on the river/lake you might want to look at another boat. I leaned it over to the edge of the cockpit, and it came right back up when I wanted it to. The large cockpit opening and dismal spray skirt would make you dangerously vulnerable should wind and seas increase. For an inexpensive kayak to putter around with on flat water, this is a fine boat. Contributor . They said the boat was defective, to take it back to SW and they would replace it under warranty. Labels: kayaking, Pacific Water Sports, sea kayak. Day Trip Private Session: Coronado Island Kayak Tour Half day. Almost everything else out there is twice the price. Not tippy at all and my kids spend hours in this kayak. This boat is great for what it is. We've had the Otters on the Pere Marquette River in Northern Michigan. Our Style is a pure passion to share Greenland style boat building & paddling experiences with others to insure a living tradition continues. Maybe this boat was just a fluke or maybe it wasn’t. Stable and easy to turn while drawing very little water you can't go wrong for a play boat. The Otter Sport is great. I bought a bare bones otter about two months ago and over-all am very impressed. Sea Otter Kayak by Pacific Water Sports (Lacey) $475. Heck, we even kayaked in search of sea otters in Morro Bay and instead happened into an experience with a pelican breeding ground… So kayaking in the Pacific Northwest is just a must. Good on smooth surfaces and slower moving rivers. Whenever I'd add any weight to the boat (like beer or fishing gear), it would ride considerably lower in the water and become a pain in rough water. Fiberglass two hatches, water tight bulkhead. There simply isn't a better starting kayak than the otter. I would probably rate it a 6, but am giving it the benefit of doubt due to the quality of manufacturer behind it. I recently purchased an Otter without really looking into my options. Get a few strange looks. Although unsuited for anything other than protected waters, the Otter tracks very well well, has very good initial stability, and will turn quite well if leaned to the outside of the turn. When I got it, I also bought footpegs, a skirt, a paddle holder, and deck rigging. If I ever upgrade, I'll probably buy an Old Town Otter Sport -- available thru Dick's Sporting Goods only. It's not a bad starter boat. Both are fiberglass and in excellent condition. Includes spray skirts and paddles for both. The outfitting is spartan, but she added some foam cushioning. It's relatively unstable as far as rolling is concerned. The grandson loves it too, although he managed to tip it. A skirt enables it to be used in class 2 rapids. I wouldn't really recommend this boat for anyone over 200 lbs. Pacific Water Sports Sea Otter Another true restoration project was the PWS Sea Otter. Pacific Kayak Centre 564B Campbell, Tofino 250-725-3232 Alberni Outpost 5161 River Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6Z2 250-723-2212 1-800-325-3921 North Island Diving & Water Sports Ltd 8665 Hastings Port Hardy, BC. I have four kayaks, but the Otters see the most use, they have held up very well for 3 years now and arre available in a variety of "kid friendly" colors (ours are a matched pair in a blue, green and purple tye dyed kind of finish. 3 comments: ExtraHyperActive January 19, 2010 at 2:09 AM. I got an Otter for Mother's Day because the price was incredible. People don't use them on the spur of the moment! Overall the Otter is very versatile and I would recommend it as a good value. Bought a used Otter in excellent shape, primarily for my wife, secondarily for 8-year-old grandson. Overall I would certainly recommend this to young paddlers and any new kayaker that just wants to try kayaking. Love the shorter size of the Otter. Good kayak; lightweight; turned well; not very fast, and the seat was extremely hard. I purchased my Otter in the Spring of '05, back in Northeast PA. After one outing on a small lake, I immediately started outfitting it with foot braces (I'm only 5'7"), paddle bungie, deck bungie (front and rear), and a padded seat. And our Otters sit unused (except by the occasional novice guest—and they always love them). I added foot pegs and a spray skirt. Buy it, paddle, be safe, and have fun. This short, squat boat goes where few other boats will go. Reading the other reviews I see that most of the Otters that others have are bare bones kayaks. It's easy for him to paddle and maneuver in. The bad, no one can get this thing to track straight! Tracking on this wide, 9-1/2’ isn’t the greatest trait of this boat. See more ideas about discovery island, kayak tours, tours. This company specializes in understanding and meeting the … The new kayaker can really focus on paddle strokes etc without worry about tipping. We did buy lighter weight kid paddles. Sea otter and osprey kayaks Last week I wrote about how I bought some new kayaks. Overall, no problems and lots of fun! I LOVE my otter. It's a great starter kayak. We take the kids kayaking nearly everywhere, from the lakes of Wisconsin to the marshes and waterways of Florida. Both my son and I like the Perception so much better, I am now building another touring kayak. I am thinking that I just might need to get three more of them in the near future. This is just the shell, no paddle or skirt. We got a used Otter for my girlfriend to introduce her to moving and mild whitewater. For the money, it was a good experiment... and I do plan to use it a few more times with installed foot rests before passing final judgment. S S. Medium. Positive, they were cheap (two for cost of one higher quality). It is fairly easy to maneuver, but quick if you want it to be. I recommend buying two for more family fun. That was two years ago and we've had a blast with them on rivers with class II rapids, lakes, and bays. Tracking and stability are good for the length. I recently purchased an Old Town Otter Sport. Outdoor Class ... Sea Otter Kayak Tour Half day. Now you must understand: this is a really basic boat - there are no bungee cords on the deck, no storage hatch, no foot pegs...just a hull and a seat. Easy to store and transport in my truck. Sun Jun 29 2014 12:40 am Advertisements. The sweet spot for speed on this boat is about 5 mph. Write a Review. The whole family loves it and it fits our needs perfectly. Tracking is a little weak, and the boat is a little slow (to keep up with canoes). I am 6'2' and around 215#. Labels: kayaking, Pacific Water Sports, sea kayak. My next kayak will have a larger cockpit or be a sit on top. I like the foot room in this better than some of the newer design kayaks. My boys are 8 and 10 yo my husband and I have paddled these a ton and think they are a great introduction to the sport o kayaking. Nov 27, 2012 - Explore Ocean River Sports's board "Discovery Island Kayak Tour", followed by 274 people on Pinterest. It works perfect. It's not a speed boat, but it's a great kids/starter/tight quarters boat that's practically indestructible, quick, and easy to maneuver. We have a tandem, but weren't going out much, so I bought a solo Old Town Pack canoe, which I love & use lots. Good for adults and children. As we meet more people we try out their kayaks and vice-versa. Very basic boat. Most of these people have never been out on the river before, and need easy, stable boats. The only disadvantage is the lack of foot pegs. My Sport came with a padded seat, foot braces, and bungee cord on the front deck. We bought them for fun here at home (we live on the Thornapple outside of Grand Rapids). My Otter is tough too..it fell out of the back of a pickup truck, slid down the highway, and barely had any damage. Fully loaded with camping and fishing gear, everything except firewood, it handled like a dream. Problem was solved by putting an old cushion under my knees. This is a great boat for the beginner or for the lake/slow moving river paddler. Boat prices range from $2,495 for their Avocet single to $3395 for the Skookumchuck expedition double. For what I want to do and my ability, this is a great boat at a great price. It is typically inexpensive and it is always great for a spare around the cabin when guests visit and want to try kayaking. Should have had a map of the lake... lots of fingers). The Otter does not track as well as some other kayaks that I have been in, but this is only a problem if you are in open water. Because they are a pain-in-the-neck to transport. Bought a "very much-used" Old Town Otter kayak; as evidenced by the zillions of scratches on it. The otter is better in the white water because it turns faster and I have a skirt for it so I stay dry. It's is perfect for a beginner or advanced. SEA TO … My guess is that I've got about $350 in it. When it came to the Great Lakes, I found it to be very safe and extremely capable of handling the smaller bays and inlets. Once it does, it's almost impossible to rescue once swamped, since it takes on tons of water. Only complaint was the hard seat. For additions to the boat, I added foot braces, front and back deck ridging, fishing pole/paddle clips, cockpit bilge pump, a skag for tracking, and placed reflective tape on the front, back and sides of the boat. 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! I surfed amazingly well...I mean..It is a slow boat but you can do alot with any type. The seat is very comfortable for long journeys. If … Recommended for families with children aged 3 to 12. But they are DURABLE and CHEAP and EASY to use, so I have to say that we are thrilled with it so far and plan on upgrading later when we get better at the sport. I recommend a seat cushion, too, if you have arthritus in your hips like I do. And, in having acquired that ability to track a short kayak, a "long" kayak just isn't needed merely for "trackings" sake. When I bought my otter I wanted a boat that would fit in the back of my 8' bed truck with the gate closed. Very easy to store and transport to a river and/or lake. Email This BlogThis! But how many times are you going out for a full day excursion. It was offset by 2-3". The rivers themselves move along at a pretty good clip (about 3 mph), so we just generally float along, enjoying the scenery. I'm writing this review based on observations of my children - at 6'3" and 200 pounds, I've not squeezed into one myself. This little boat was my high school graduation gift back in 2003. This is a beautiful fiberglass sea kayak made in Canada by Lee Moyer. Compared with the canoes I have paddled over the years it is fast and responsive. I got my Otter at a yard sale for $50, it is worth way more than that to me! Tracks well no rudder needed. I found it on sale at Bass Pro Shop for $200. It's not very fast [already stated in other reviews] but the most stable kayak I've used so far. We experienced both sun breaks and light showers with temperatures in the mid 60's. Definitely is not as stable as I thought it would be from reading the reviews. I see this has lots of reviews so I'll just say that I bought this new a couple years ago at a local sporting goods store for $150. They were bought for the family. I bought the Otter on a whim this spring. With more than 20 years experience paddling sea kayaks of every description I had my doubts about the Otter. I wouldn't recommend to a very tall person (my late husband dumped it once, because his legs were so long he got his feet hung up), but for what it's for, it's a great, practically indestructible little trooper. To get out of the kayak when it is beached, the seat is just slid partially under the back deck so a guy has room to roll over on hands and knees where he can then easily stand up; even when on a steeply-inclined, uphill beach or mudbank. I bought a pair of these little critters with paddles for under $600.00 (new), with the intent of introducing my 11 yr old daughter to kayaking. I rented one of these otters this weekend and went for an 11-mile run down the Rappahannock River in Kellys Ford. Yeah, kinda boring. Buy it. Facebook. ), we simply could not go back to the slow, calm, Otters. The cupholder between the legs is nice. and I think it runs a little heavy at the stern. This is a kayak that is very good at it's intended use, and not much else. Sea otters once ruled the Pacific Ocean, but the fur trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries brought this predator to near extinction. I bought an Old Town Otter Sport 4 or 5 years ago from Dick's Sporting Goods. I got an excellent deal at Bass Pro, $198.00. Added two flush mounted rod holders just behind the cockpit, however the bottom of the hull is rounded and not the most stable platform for fishing. After the first 2 years I made some modifications to the Otter after paddling some other kayaks. Added a spray skirt and foot pegs. qty 5 Sea-Dog Black Nylon Open Base Cleat 6-1/2" p/n 043065 Boat, Kayak $17.95. Ask a Question Thumbs Down Thumbs Up. Aboriginal legends explains that the sea otter was originally a man who whilst collecting chitons was trapped by an incoming tide and in order to save himself, he wished to become an otter. However, maneuverability and stability are terrific. Overall a good boat for the money but only for kids or beginners. I picked up that one and the seat bracket holes are aligned perfectly. Quality wise? I threw on a spray skirt and throw it in my pickup and go. A couple of years ago, I upgraded the seat to the new version that folds down, so I could have some storage behind me. Picked up a couple of 5" by 22" boat fenders for leg rests. from $399. In all cases they enjoyed how it was "user friendly" with the last two borrowers buying their on 'yaks. This will provide a better chance of being seen by largeer boats and it can and will save your life. It was the cheapest kayak out there. At 39 pounds, it's terrific. This is a VERY comfortable boat. Kayaking in the Pacific Northwest with kids. Private Session: Pacific Coast Whale Watching Kayak Tour Half day. She also will cruise along at a good clip if paddled briskly. The PM is somewhat fast and hairpinned. Just don't expect a perfect boat for $200. Perfect, fun, lightweight kayak for playing around on flatwater and mild rivers. The price really took over and I felt as though this would be the best thing for me. Read on for the history of sea kayaking. OCEAN KAYAK Fiber Glass PACIFIC WATER SPORTS Sea Otter ? You will get your money's worth ten times over with this boat! It is a light-weight kayak, which was important for me so I could lift it easily. Fiberglass two hatches, water tight bulkhead. and I couldn't believe this boat. I've recently bought an Old town Otter and absolutely love it. I like some of the Old Town kayaks, unfortunately the Otter is not one of them. You cannot beat the price. I suppose for the price one can't ask for much. the sharp bow and stern help keep it on a line so it tracks well. I have two Otters for my kids; the models I have include footpegs, bungees, padded seats and one has a well for easy access behind the seat. Very stable, high volume for camping or fishing. And no, I'm not lying. Very stable, high volume for camping or fishing. Phone: 425-957-3575 ADDRESS 14320 N.E. Last summer he purchased his own Tsumani so I got handed down the otter! We have 2 Otters, for our 2 girls, aged 8 and 15. I get a chuckle out of reading some of these reviews where someone is comparing these Otters to boats costing 3 or 4 times as much.....C'mon folks, lets come to grips with reality. Still, if you'd like a handy little boat to be thrown on the roof or back of the pickup just in case you spot an intriguing gunkhole while on the way home from work, the Otter will definitely fill the bill. I am new to kayaks but have quite alot of canoe paddling under my belt. I wanted a boat that was well designed, small and light weight.To date I have kayaked in 3 marathon rivers races (30+ miles), I have surfed the waves of Lake Michigan, taken a 10 day trip in the Boundary Waters (with canoe support da..), paddled (class 3) rapids, and can be scene in the small creeks and streams of your backyard. I couldnt find any specs or other images online so hopefully my pics and an in person look see will suffice. 1 comment: My Life Outdoors January 11, 2010 at 6:35 PM. Seriously this thing has no directional stability at all, but I'll never get rid of it because it is so tough, light and easy to throw around, anyone can stay upright in it and paddle around with little or no experience. We're not into speed. This is a benefit when kayaking a narrow river, and a curse when trying to kayak a long distance on an open lake. I am 6' 209# and it still works for me. I recommend the Otter paddle made by Old Town. In fact once up to speed you can almost spin it 180 or more...fun stuff! Those with at least a rudimentary grasp of paddle technique will also find that it has good initial stability and tracks very well while at the same time being quite maneuverable. Pacific Watersports double kayak Lee Moyer design Pacific water Sports, kayaking, water Sports, kayaking, water. 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