Kayak Academy

Sea Kayaks


Upgrade to a new rudder-free, comfortable, fiberglass or plastic sea kayak from the Kayak Academy, and you'll improve your skill, competence, confidence, and have more fun!
See our Sea Kayak Buyer's/Builder's Guide

Click on the name of each model in the table below for photo and details.

* Prices listed are for kayaks that are in stock and purchased as a package with a paddle and PFD (paddle and PFD are not included in the package kayak price). Call us for prices on special ordered kayaks and non-package prices.

Sterling Kayaks' Sea Kayaks (see note 1)

Illusion by Sterling Kayaks
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FEATURES (All models come standard with: deep retractable skeg, F, R & Day hatches, 3 fiberglass bulkheads, recessed deck fittings, safety lines, SOLAS reflective tape, fiberglass seams inside & out, Foam seat and back rests.) Price *
Illusion 17' 21.5" Custom" Varies 48 5'4"-6'6" 130-230 Seadog rubber hatches - 10" Round front, 8" Day hatch, Oval rear hatch $3,472
Icekap 17' 20.5" Custom" Varies 46 5'0"-5'10" 110-170 Seadog rubber hatches - 10" Round front, 8" Day hatch, Oval rear hatch $3,472

1) For Sterling Kayaks, vacuum bagged fiberglass is the standard lay-up, but all models are available in Infusion Molded Fiberglass lay-up (stronger and 5 pounds lighter than vacuum bagged model) for $200.00 extra, or Infusion Molded Carbon/Vectran for $600.00 extra (9 pounds lighter than the standard vacuum bagged fiberglass lay-up). Both the Illusion and the Icekap are available in a range of Custom Volume deck height sizes.

Impex Sea Kayaks (see note 1)

Assateague Sea Kayak by Impex
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Mystic 14' 21.5" 11.3" 55gal 48 5'0"-5'6" 90-150 VCP rubber hatches - round front and oval rear hatch $2,745
Montauk 16' 22" 11.7" 60gal 56 5'3"-5'9" 120-170 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches -- oval front & rear, round day hatch $3,345
Currituck 17' 21.5" 12.3" 80gal 60 5'5"-6'0" 150-200 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Susquehanna VCP 16'6" 22.5" 13.0" 80gal 58 5'8"-6'2" 160-210 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Assateague 17'10" 22.5" 13.3" 95gal 63 6'0"-6'6" 190-250 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Force Cat. 3 17'0" 20" 10.5" 85gal 57 5'0"-5'5" 100-140 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Force Cat. 4 18'0" 20.75" 12.0" 90gal 59 5'4"-5'10" 130-170 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Force Cat. 5 18'0" 20.75" 13.0" 90gal 60 5'9"-6'2" 160-230 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,345
Outer Island 18'0" 21.5" 11.2" 58gal 58 5'5"-6'2" 120-220 3 bulkheads & 3 VCP rubber hatches, rear oval + round front and day $3,345

1) For Impex Kayaks, fiberglass is the standard lay-up material, but all models are available in Kevlar lay-up (lighter than fiberglass) for $700.00 extra (for singles). Or for those who want a really heavy kayak (like ones built in England), Impex offers an "Expedition" glass lay-up for $190.00 extra (adds about 9 pounds to the standard glass lay-up).

Wilderness Systems Tempest Sea Kayaks

Tempest Sea Kayaks by Wilderness Systems
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Zepher 15.5 Pro (fiberglass) 15.5' 22.5" 12" 57 5'5"-6'0" 140-190 3 bulkheads, 3 Kayak Sport rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $2,995
Zepher 15.5 rotomolded 15.5' 22.5" 12" 61 5'5"-6'0" 140-190 3 bulkheads, 3 rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $1,400
Zepher 16 Pro (fiberglass) 16' 23.5" 13" 57 5'8"-6'4" 180-240 3 bulkheads, 3 Kayak Sport rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $2,995
Zepher 16 rotomolded 16' 23.5" 13" 61 5'8"-6'4" 180-240 3 bulkheads, 3 rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $1,450
Tempest 165 Pro (fiberglass) 16.5' 21.5" 11.5" 57 5'3"-5'9" 120-160 3 bulkheads, 3 Kayak Sport rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $2,995
Tempest 165 rotomolded 16.5' 21.5" 11.5" 61 5'3"-5'9" 120-160 3 bulkheads, 3 rubber hatches - round front and day, oval rear hatch $1,550
Tempest 170 Pro (fiberglass) 17' 22" 12" 59 5'10"-6'3" 180-225 3 bulkheads & 3 Kayak Sport rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $2,995
Tempest 170 Rotomolded 17' 22" 12" 62 5'10"-6'3" 180-225 3 bulkheads & 3 rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $1,600
Tempest 180 Pro (fiberglass) 18' 23" 13" 64 6"-6'6" 220-260 3 bulkheads & 3 Kayak Sport rubber hatches, front & rear oval + round day $3,095

Wilderness Systems Beginner/Rec Touring Kayaks

Tsunami Kayaks by Wilderness Systems
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FEATURES (All models come standard with: recessed deck fittings, safety lines with reflective threads, foam seat pads, an adjustable seat back that can be upgraded to a sea kayak back band same as standard in the Tempest sea kayaks. Rudders can be added to any of the following for people who need them) Price *
Tsunami SP rotomolded 12' 21" 12" 35 up to 5'4" 60-140 2 bulkheads, 2 round 10" rubber hatches $750
Tsunami 120 rotomolded 12' 25.5" 14.75" 53 5'4"-6' 110-200 2 bulkheads, rubber hatches - round front, oval rear hatch $950
Tsunami 125 rotomolded 12.5' 26" 16" 54 5'6"-6'4" 170-230 2 bulkheads, rubber hatches - round front, oval rear hatch $950
Tsunami 140 rotomolded 14' 24" 15" 55 5'4"-6' 130-220 2 bulkheads, rubber hatches - round front and day hatch, oval rear hatch $1100
Tsunami 145 rotomolded 14.5' 24.5" 16" 56 5'7"-6'6" 170-260 2 bulkheads, rubber hatches - round front and day hatch, oval rear hatch $1,100

NuCanoe Canoes

DEMO DAY for NuCanoe Canoes, Saturday March 1st from 11am - 3pm

NuCanoe Canoes
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FEATURES: unique roto-molded double hull design for buoyancy (virtually unsinkable -- like a sit-on-top kayak except you stay drier due to the higher canoe shape and higher position of the seat bottoms), stable enough for standing while fishing, stable even when swamped and easy to spill water out. Comfortable carry handles at both ends and sides. NuCanoes may be the most versatile boat ever made. They paddle well with either canoe or kayak paddles, they have a square transom for adding an electric trolling motor (not included), and they offer an optional kit for adding oars to row it with. All the seats are removable and have adjustable seat locations for 1, 2, or 3 seats (paddle solo with seat in middle, paddle tandem w/seats at ends, or add an extra seat for a child). Seats can face forward or backward (i.e. for rowing). There are two sizes of NuCanoes to choose from, a 10' and 12', and you can buy the accessories separately or as package deals. The accessory package deals have model names such as Deluxe, Adventurer, etc. However, you can convert a Rec 12 into a Deluxe 12 by simply adding two Sport Seats, and so on with all the other package models. To see all the accessories, click here NuCanoe Accessories

Colors: blue, yellow, red, dark green, sand, brown/sand camo or dark green/brown camo

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NuCanoe Rec 10 10' 42" 16" at ends 65 425 Basic model, one molded seat plus all standard features listed above $699
NuCanoe Rec 12 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 Basic model, two molded seats plus all standard features listed above $799
NuCanoe Deluxe 10 10' 42" 16" at ends 65 425 All features as Rec 10 model plus 2nd molded seat, two removable padded Sport seats w/ adjustable seat-backs $949
NuCanoe Deluxe 12 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 All features as Rec 12 model plus 2 removable padded Sport seats w/ adjustable seat-backs $1049
NuCanoe Adventurer 10 Solo (Fishing) 10' 42" 16" at ends 65 425 1 Removable padded Captain's seat w/18" high padded seat-back, 2 RAM fishing rod holders $949
NuCanoe Adventurer 12 Solo (Fishing) 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 1 Removable padded Captain's seat w/ 18" high padded seat-back, 2 RAM fishing rod holders $1049
NuCanoe Adventurer 12 Tandem (Fishing) 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 2 Removable padded Captain's seats w/ 18" high padded seat-backs, 4 RAM fishing rod holders $1299
NuCanoe Ultimate Adventurer 10 Solo (Fishing) 10' 42" 16" at ends 65 425 1 Removable padded Captain's seat w/18" high padded seat-back, 2 RAM fishing rod holders, Sport Box, Paddle Holder, Stern Anchor $1149
NuCanoe Ultimate Adventurer 12 Solo (Fishing) 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 1 Removable padded Captain's seat w/ 18" high padded seat-back, 2 RAM fishing rod holders, Sport Box, Paddle Holder, Stern Anchor $1249
NuCanoe Waterfowler 12 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 Duck Blind, Expedition Seat (cammo) $1199
NuCanoe Waterfowler 12 Layout 12' 42" 16" at ends 85 475 Duck Blind, Layout Seat $1249
For accessories, click here NuCanoe Accessories

Call or email us to arrange a demo test paddle of any of our rudder-free kayaks. (206) 527-1825

(Our direct email address is: kayak@kayakacademy.com)

If you have more questions or want to buy a kayak, call us at (206) 527-1825

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