One of the Most Versatile Kayaks on the Market
Features:
- Thigh Hooks & Fully Adjustable Seat
- Can be Edged for Improved Handling
- Rear Dry Storage Area
- Excellent Choice if you want to Develop Skills
In terms of Steadiness, the Manitou 13 sits pretty much right between a typical 28in beam Rec Kayak and a 24in beam Touring Kayak. In terms of Seaworthiness, the Manitou 13 can handle Class II rapids, 2 ft seas and 15 knot winds (assuming the paddler has the appropriate skills). In terms of Efficiency, the Manitou 13 is capable of covering 3 miles in an hour of paddling by the average paddler. In terms of Maneuverability, the Manitou 13 sits right between a typical river running Whitewater Kayak and a typical Touring Kayak. These Hybrid characteristics make the Manitou 13 one of the most versatile kayaks on the market.
The Manitou 13 is equipped with a very comfortable, highly adjustable seat, a rear bulkhead and hatch, full deck rigging with paddle-float rescue rigging and is very competitively priced.
Recommended Accessories:
- Aquabound Stingray or Mantaray Paddle
- Bilge Pump & Paddle Float Rescue
- Paddling Specific PFD
- Kayak Cart
- Roof Rack Saddle or Cradle System
Specifications:
Paddler Size: S-L
Hull Material: Polyethylene
Length: 12’11″
Max Width: 24.75″
Weight: 45 lbs
Cockpit Size: 1.7
Rudder/Skeg: None
Hatches/Bulkheads: 1/1
