The information below has been collected from reference sources of the relevant manufacturers.
Care has been taken in the compiling of this data, and Australis believe it to be an accurate and correct representation of each kayak.
This information was compiled on 20 November 2006.

Model Name	Ocky	Kea	Squirt
Manufacturer	Australis	Ocean Kayak	Perception
Length	2.7m	2.7m	2.7m
Weight	16kg	16kg	17kg
Weight Capacity	125kg	59kg	90kg
Warranty	5 years	12 months	2 years
Price - No Backrest	$630	Hard plastic backrest fitted as standard	$499
Price - Package with backrest	$710	$635
Paddle included in price
Rocker for smooth ride and easy turning
Soft chines on front and hard chines on rear for easy turning
Extra wide seat for larger adults
Flat spot between legs to sit small child (Note: up to maximum weight capacity if seat width allows)
Backrest option/upgrade
Centre carry handle for easy 1 person portability
Kiss-offs in seat for structural support and maximum drainage
Moulded top deck profile for easy stackability
Large storage well in rear
Air-lock floatation
Australian made

About the Ocky by Australis

The Ocky has an advanced hull shape, because it has:

Front to rear rocker for a smooth ride and easy turning
Soft chines on the front to smoothly glide across the water when turning.
Unlike kayaks with a centre keel that runs the full length of the hull, the Ocky doesn't catch water on the inside face of the keel when turning.
Hard chines on the rear help with responsive turning
The keel (moulded-in at the rear only) helps with straight line paddling and gives a point off which to pivot when turning.

The Ocky has be designed to the highest biomechanical standards:
- The feet are positioned lower than the seat so that lower back and hamstring muscles have some room for impact absorption.
- The feet are positioned hip width apart and do not pull the feet together putting pressure on the muscles that run down the outside of the leg from the hip to the knee.
The backrest is a "Deluxe" backrest.
It is made of material and padding for a softer, more comfortable ride.
It has a high back and seat pad, and is not just a "sling".
The moulded-in top deck profile allows you to stack 2 or more Ocky's on top of each other for easy transporting and storage.

Ocky compared to the Kea by Ocean Kayak

The Ocky has a larger recommended weight capacity (125kg compared to 59kg).
The Ocky is wider and more stable.
The Ocky has a wider seat well to take larger paddlers in comfort.

Ocky compared to the Squirt by Perception

The Ocky will carry a larger person (recommended weight capacity of 125kg compared to 90kg).
The Ocky has a large storage well in the rear.
The Ocky can be stacked for easy transporting and storage.

End of the comparisons between the Ocky and similar kayaks