$1,500 · Current Design, Solstice GT, High Volume

Truly great day tripper or light touring boat. The Solstice GT is for the paddler who wants a North American style kayak in a highly efficient package. This sleek hull design cuts through the water like a warm knife through butter. Plenty of foot room and the easy entry keyhole cockpit allows small to average sized paddlers to slip in comfortably while still staying true to it's sporty fit. The Solstice GT has excellent acceleration, is highly efficient, and can hold plenty of gear in it's ample storage hatches. Great for water big and small, and trips long and short anywhere on the planet. Maximum Load: 400 lbs. Fiberglass - 52 lbs. Overall Length: 17' 7" Width: 22.00" Depth: 13.25" Symmetrical form is just as it sounds. The shape is identical fore and aft from the center point of the kayak. Soft Chine: A smooth transition from the bottom of the hull to the sides. Soft chines give smooth edging at unlimited angles. Shallow Arch: These have good initial stability and are highly manoeuvrable. Touring Cockpit: Touring cockpits are somewhat small to help resist imploding of the spray skirt if hit by a large wave in rough water. They include built-in thigh braces on the cockpit rim to maximize control when edging and rolling.