| Panache was inspired by a native West Greenland
kayak design. It's a fast, long, narrow and responsive sea kayak. The
shallow arch hull becomes a deep V at the bow and stern to cut smoothly
through waves and to track effortlessly in winds. The bow is designed
with volume to rise over waves. The light weight of this kayak makes it
a joy to paddle and maneuver. The shallow arch hull design and narrow
width make Panache a very responsive kayak with moderate initial stability,
and because of the hull's flare above the waterline, it has high secondary
stability. It was awarded "Outstanding Paddlecraft" at the 1992 Woodenboat
Show in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Length 18' 4" | Beam 22-1/2" | Weight 38 lbs.
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The cockpit opening is large for easy entry and exit, allowing knees to be raised from the seated position. In warm weather and calmer waters the large cockpit is cool and comfortable. Generous bulkheaded watertight compartments, fore and aft, are accessed by large, double gasketed, hard-shell hatch covers.
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