The Saratoga - A Bay Touring Kayak

The Saratoga is stable, quick and responsive, and is perfect to use on lakes and bays that are affected by wind chop. This little kayak travels exceptionally well over flat water, but where you will really appreciate the upturned "sea-kayak" shaped bow is in choppy conditions or when there is a wake from a passing motor boat.
The long, streamlined hull of the Saratoga produces speedy acceleration, getting you to your favourite fishing spot faster, whilst turning can be made even easier by adding a foot-controlled rudder.
The storage section in the rear is separated from the cockpit by a foam bulkhead and is accessible through a large rubber pop-on hatch. Accessories that you need to have at your finger tips, such as lures and flies, can be secured to the bungy on the front deck.
You don't have to be a fisherman to enjoy the Saratoga. If exploring waterways and enjoying nature is more your style, then the excellent tracking and turning ability of this kayak make it the perfect choice for you.
Whether you are working on your fitness or just cruising through the day, the Saratoga will take you there in comfort and style.

Specifications

Paddler Profile:

• Beginner to Intermediate
• Teenager to Large Adult

Recommended for use on:

• Flat water and semi-flat water
• Bays
• Lakes
• Estuaries
• Rivers

Ideal to use for:

• Fishing
• Bird watching
• General purpose paddling
• Bay touring and flat water touring
• Fitness training
• Hire fleets

Paddling Characteristics:

• Quick, stable and responsive
• Speedy acceleration
• Excellent straight line tracking
• Exceptional turning ability
• Lifts in chop and swell thanks to a "sea kayak" shaped bow

Why you would choose a Saratoga...

• The bulkhead is fitted as a standard feature, not an option
• It is easy to upgrade with a rudder after market
• Tracks well - No skeg required to run straight
• Has secondary stability courtesy of a multi-chined hull
• Turns with minimal effort
• Very comfortable, especially for fishing
• Can go on the ocean on a nice** day for less than the price of a sea kayak
  (** No big swell, no capping waves)

Standard Features:

• Multi-chined hull gives primary and secondary stability
• Concave bow for a drier ride
• "Peaked" front deck sheds water quickly
• Large cockpit for easy wet exit
• Generous combing for secure spraydeck attachment
• Comfortable, contoured, full pan seat
• Supportive, easy to adjust backrest
• Easy to adjust "Rail and Peg" footrest assembly
• 50mm foam bulkhead for structural support & floatation
• 60 litre dry storage
• Easy to remove and replace push-on hatches access large storage area in rear
• Structurally supportive aluminium keel
• Permanently affixed urethane buoyancy
• 6mm decklines run through moulded-in supports
• Bungy on front deck holds easy access essentials
• Moulded hand toggles for comfortable and easy 2 person carrying

Options/Upgrades:

• The Saratoga is available with a rudder. The steering is a fixed position footrest wth "flap control" steering system
• Colour Options:
  • Wide variety of single colours
  • Wide variety of 2 colour multis
  • Wide variety of 3 colour multis

Accessories that will add to the safety and enjoyment of your Saratoga kayak:

• Tyronsea double paddle with aluminum shaft
• Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
• Spraydeck with Neoprene base and Emphatex waist
• Spraydeck in Emphatex (with or without a zipper)
• Fishing rod holders - fixed or adjustable
• Drink bottle
• Protective clothing including hats, jackets and boots
• Paddle leash
• Dry bags
• Trolley (take apart and store in rear hatch)