In fact, Otter owners indicate that its maximum capacity of 225 pounds can easily be pushed to 250 pounds without compromising performance or seaworthiness. This is the quintessential beginner kayak and it’s hard to find a body type that won’t fit in the Old Town Otter. The short length makes the Old Town Otter perfect for exploring narrow rivers and wetlands however, the short length makes it bob like a cork in waves and chop-stick to sheltered water and easy rivers for best performance and safety. This recreational kayak is easy to handle in flatwater conditions and up to Class II moving water, if equipped with a spray skirt. The Old Town Otter kayak is best described as short and squat its overall dimensions contribute to modest speed, excellent maneuverability and rock-solid stability. An Old Town Otter Twin two-person recreational kayak was also produced for a period of time.įor the sake of simplicity, our review describes the general features of all Old Town Otter models and highlights any differences in the models when relevant. All were nearly the same, with a stable 9-foot, 6-inch hull, great handling, a large, easy to enter cockpit and simple outfitting.
Old town kayak plus#
The models included: the original Old Town Otter the Old Town Otter XT the Old Town Otter Sport and the Old Town Otter Plus kayak. Since the Otter’s conception in the 1990s, various Otter models have been sold at outdoor stores across North America by the thousands. The Old Town Otter offers excellent value in a basic, entry-level recreational kayak that fits a wide range of paddlers and performs well in flatwater conditions.
This classic sit-inside recreational kayak may be discontinued, but there are plenty of these compact, lightweight and virtually indestructible kayaks floating around on the used market-often for bargain prices and ideal for beginners looking for a taste of kayaking. We reserve the right to change product specs, change colors, change prices OR correct errors at any time without notice.There’s a lot to like about the Old Town Otter kayak. We likely have that cover too.Īvailable for the following OT Sport and Old Town kayaks:Īdventure XL 125, Adventure XL 139, Adventure XL 160, Camden 106, Camden 120, Castaway, Castine (classic model 12ft9inch), Castine Elite (classic model 12ft9inch), Castine 135, Castine 140, Castine 145, Castine Elite, Cayuga 110, Cayuga 160, Cayuga 130/146, Chesapeake, Dirigo 106/106XT, Dirigo 120/120XT, Dirigo 140/140XT, Dirigo Tandem Plus/XT (bow cockpit), Dirigo Tandem Plus/XT (stern cockpit), Egret, Escapade 9.5, Heron (16ft model), Heron Jr., Heron (9,9XT/11,11XT), Millenium 160/174, Nantucket, Nantucket Elite, Otter (all except Twins), Rush, Sebago, Solitude, Solitude Elite, Sorrento 106, Sorrento 126, Trip 10 / Trip 10 Angler, Trip Elite, Vapor (all models), Vashon 110, Vashon 130/146, Vashon Tandem (bow), Vashon Tandem (stern), Jolt, Kruzer, Kurl, Sonnett, Stoker, Xwave Please call or email us if you dont see your model listed here.
We've enhanced performance even more by adding a removable Hull Strap to go around the middle of the kayak for extra security while cartopping! Our adjustable Rim-Grip 1/4"shockcord sleeve holds cover securely to any kayak rim. Rim Grip technology, our adjustable bungee fit system, plus one removable hull strap make this the best cockpit cover you can buy.
Made in USA from Heavy Duty tear resistant waterproof cargo cover material with superior UV protection and durability. its the Best for indoor OR outdoor kayak storage. This is our most highly recommended cover. This is our Heavy Duty Cockpit Cover made in sizes for Old Town Kayaks (except Loons and tandems which are further down this webpage.) Heavy Duty Cockpit Cover for Old Town Kayaks, Vapor, Trip, Dirigo NOTE: This search does not include boats. "Welcome to the BIGGEST - LITTLE canoe and kayak shop in the world" (800)452-9257Įmail us: Store" (between Rochester and Niagara Falls).
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