Transitional Kayaks / Whistler

Re-designed in recent years, we updated this old favorite with a modernized deck profile, keyhole cockpit, and recessed deck fittings. Now featuring increased foot room, the Whistler is a great option for paddlers wanting to move up from a recreational kayak, or start out with a seaworthy transitional design. Stable and very user friendly, the upswept bow makes the Whistler highly maneuverable while keeping you dry when waves kick up. A great kayak for activity oriented paddlers like photographers or fishermen. Rudder is optional.

Maximum Load: 400 lbs.
Polyethylene - 63 lbs.
USA MSRP $1,499 USD / Canada $1,899 CAD

Made in the USA
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Overall Length: 14' 6" (441.96cm)
Width: 24.00" (60.96cm)
Depth: 14.75" (37.465cm)

Cockpit Size:
 Length: 37.25" (94.615cm)
 Width: 16.50" (41.91cm)

Bow Hatch:
 Length: 9.50" (24.13cm)
 Width: 9.50" (24.13cm)
 Volume: 16.00Gal. (60.48L)

Stern Hatch:
 Length: 16.50" (41.91cm)
 Width: 11.00" (27.94cm)
 Volume: 22.00Gal. (83.16L)

Dimensions
Fish Form: Widest ahead of the cockpit, Fish form kayaks have a more blunt entry but will have a more slender exit through the water. The bows typically have more flare and are usually more buoyant than others. This enables our shorter boats to be excellent surf zone kayaks. Longer kayaks benefit from this feature in large seas.
Hull Form
Soft Chine: A smooth transition from the bottom of the hull to the sides. Soft chines give smooth edging at unlimited angles. The majority of kayaks that we build have a soft chine.

Shallow V: The ā€œVā€ shape improves tracking, has a lively feel and delivers very comfortable stability.

Hull Shape
Keyhole Cockpit: A keyhole cockpit blends the openness of a recreational cockpit and the integrated thigh braces of a touring cockpit. The result is an easy to enter and exit cockpit that offers performance, fit, and solid connectivity to the kayak.

Cockpit
Category: Transitional Kayaks
  • Calm/Intermediate Water
  • Medium Size-Easy Handling
  • Step Up Design
  • Encourage Skill Development

Paddler Size: S-L
Paddler Size
Whistler Colors

Whistler - Rotomold 63 lbs. - $1,499

Rotational molding uses high temperature to melt polyethylene powder in a closed rotating metal mold to produce a complete kayak hull and deck in a fraction of the time required for other construction methods. Our rotomolded polyethylene models offer paddlers the ability to enjoy many of the unique benefits of our designs at a economical price.

Standard Options

  • Revolution Seating System
  • Dimension Adjustable Seat Back
  • Roto Foot Brace
  • Vision Thigh Braces
  • Vision Hatch Covers
  • Vision Roto Colors

Premium Options

  • Current Design Rudder Poly - $300