1+ bed. It was very effective in keeping the boat solidly on course, though in less blustery conditions I've felt no need of the skeg; the boat tracks very well without it. View more recently sold homes. Most are well outfitted for comfort. Let me know if you haven't and if it's still for sale. Occasional seasonal use. Valley Avocet RM Sea Kayak Plastic Sea Kayak from Valley A little smaller than the composite model, the Avocet PE offers the same package of lively yet forgiving handling but with the value and robust performance of Polyethylene. I am a German-made Prijon fan, but even that blow molded plastic, as exceptional as it is, is not as stiff as the Valley plastic. Nimble, efficient paddling boat. See All. I come out of whitewater so I demand a great deal of responsiveness from a boat and this fits the bill. For sale: valley Gemini st (blue) by Murphydog1 Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:44 am. My criteria for selection: I have several kayaks and my Valley Avocet LV (Kevlar)is by far my favorite. Tracking is very good and the skeg takes care of windcocking. Bought a used, rotomolded Avocet in a nice granite color. Kind regards, Merel. Single Family; Closed; 4. BIG PERFORMANCE, SMALL PACKAGE Valley Avocet LV $3,799 (Ultra Kevlar lay-up) valleyseakayaks.com L: 15 ft 11 in W: 20.5 in D: 11.5 in 45 lbs Made in: Nottingham, England Smaller paddlers have long . The sixteen-foot hull is one of the fastest in its class but as the saying goes, "speed is nothing without control". Share on Facebook. There is a hatch cover and spray skirt. The Avocet excels at playing in wakes and chop, where the boat always feels firmly stableboth primary and secondaryand is a thrill to capsize, roll, and practice reentries and rescues. I told him that when it is time to buy another boat, VCP will be the first place I look. 488cmWidth: 22 inches. 3 Hatches. Used for my pond but I drained it. Skeg works wellNew hatch covers - $225 included (the old ones disappeared)3 sealed compartments for storage of all the gear that you need for expeditionsdeck lines are in good conditionVery respo Good condition, smallest circular compartment cover needs replacing. Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. I just love the way this kayak responds to every paddle input that you give to it. Valley Canoe Products is a top notch company and provides support for their line of legendary sea kayaks. These kayaks are the most performance oriented polyethylene sea 1 post Page 1 of 1. ciaranclissmann Posts: 8 Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:37 am. I went home with one. Although not conceived as a long-range expedition kayak, the Avocet is not limited to mere day-boat duties, it being more than capable of multi-day adventures, the hull speed again being of benefit, allowing an Avocet paddler to keep pace in any group, good seat ergonomics provide all day comfort and the predictable handling easily absorbs variations in load. It is perfect for the smaller paddler and for day trips. Though it does yaw slightly it tracks well with out the skeg. You will have to pack like a backpacker. Rare opportunity to own this British-made classic by Valley. Oval hatch covers will need replacing at some point. 640cc Registion in hand. Fits me very well I think, deck isn't too high, cockpit isn't too tight or roomy for my skinny frame. Back home I tried to replace the cable and found that the set screw was frozen inside the plastic knob. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. I have recently complimented the Avocet with a faster composite kayak for long distance paddling and crossings which isn't the Avocets strongest point however I have kept it as my day to day paddling and playing boat and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting a fun kayak that you can have total confidence in. Clue. A great kayak for smaller paddlers or a lively day boat. My Avocet seems to have hatch areas molded into the boat that do now allow the hatch cover to seat fully in place. (They haven't been put on yet, so they haven't been exposed to the weather). Valley Avocet LV $3,799 (Ultra Kevlar lay-up) The hulls design was build around the very slow but maneuverable Pintail with better tracking. I've owned a Wilderness Tsunami (first kayak I even bought), a Wilderness Tempest (2nd kayak I bought), then a Valley Avocet. I would really really like to buy it! So quite a while I am looking for a fibreglass Avocet. Get alerts for new data: Subscribe. Original hard plastic seat was replaced with foam seat and hip pads. The back band was replaced for a more comfortable ride. The products are in pristine condition with no scuffs, dirt, marks or pet hair. In the Nordkapp I did that promptly after a 4-5' breaking wave sucked me right out of the OCEAN cockpit! . In the Nordkapp, I slide off the face of the wave broach and the ride is over. I chose her on the recommendation of a kayak guide I respect, and on the fact that the internet is filled with reviews where instructors say that this is the boat they use when they want their moves to look crisp and impressive. other terrific new Valley boat, the Qa-jariaq, affectionately called "the Q boat". Has new skeg, mounted compass, one new hatch cover (others original, all treated with 303 regularly), all hatches bone dry. The end toggles were not long enough to go over the bow & stern. The only detail I don't like is the backband. The Avocet is a great boat. Nimble, efficient paddling boat. 14ft boat,motor,trailer $3,000 (interlachen) $16,591 Jan 14 2022 Sea-Doo RXT-X 300 Premium Triple Black $16,591 (RideNow, FL) $16,799 Jan 14 2022 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 iBR & Audio Premium Triple Black $16,799 (RideNow, FL) $5,500 Jan 13 Kawasaki Jet SKI ZXI 1100 $5,500 (Ocala) $6,230 Jan 13 Spectacular Fishing Boat $6,230 (Gainesville) $6,000 Hatches are watertight. The kayak has been stored throughout its life either indoors or outside on a rack with a roof for sun protection. You must notify us within 14 working days by post, email or telephone of your intention to do this. In short, yes, it is reasonably fast. It tracks very well without the skeg, even better with the skeg down. I'm male, 5'9", 150. 1+ bath. Awaiting response from U.S. distributor. I've previously been paddling small river and whitewater boats, and wanted a fast, low-volume tourer for short trips on British waters. My wife chose a fiberglass layup Avocet and I bought a kevlar layup P&H Capella. All in all, I find the Avocet RMs superior plastic, 22 inch beam, exceptional stability, and playful nature that can be tamed with the skeg (necessary in extreme wind or for making dedicated forward progress in highly textured water) to be a winning combination for its intended purpose. $1,587. Luckily this boat paddles great without the skeg so it isn't much of a problem. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest adventures, workouts, destinations, and more. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. I paddled Perception's Carolina, Walden's Passage, Dagger's Magellen and Cortez, Valley's Skerray and Avocet. I am a 165 pound, 5'9" male. The One Subscription to Fuel All Your Adventures. 45 lbs. The boat is Pro Kevlar but weighs about as much as my light layup fiberglass Nordkapp. I'm using Snap Dragon's "Back Band 2" product, which was easy to install. This is the kind of customer service that keeps people coming back. Otherwise, she is solidly constructed and has survived me dropping her from the car roof to pavement (more than once; yes, I apologized). At 46lbs. Boat with 16hp motor , Trailer and extras $ 1,500Boat and Trailer are both fully titled for Illinois. It was great that GOP puts on a demo to compare boats. What a stellar boat. . Also a playful and fun day boat for the average sized paddler, it was developed from the popular Pintail but improved to provide better tracking and more forgiveness yet retaining its original lively handling. It's a joy to paddle and only weights about 47 lbs so as a woman and small paddler, it's perfect for me. For more information please read our. Menu. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Early on, I could get the edge of my skirt in the water and turn on a dime. With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders. I can see the thickness where the foot pump outlet exits on the top deck. The Avocet LV loves rough water. With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us. That's what I have a Nordkapp for and the Avocet complements Nordy extremely well. Mine is carbon kevlar so it's around 40lbs (insert sheepish grin here), Has to be quality made (It's by Valley - need I say more?). This boat really shines in rough water, and it always feels stable. It is a sublime vessel for day tripping, playing in soup, and rolling. I narrowed my search down to the Avocet, the Valley Aquanaut lv, the p&h Capella 160, and the Necky Chatham 16 (all plastic), and this one turned up as the best deal used. In the case of the Avocet, I am at the top of the fit bell curve and the fit is tight enough. I recently purchased this poly kayak after trying and renting other brands and models of kayaks. Read our full Privacy Policy & Cookie information here. The Avocet is ideally suited to less experienced paddlers and for use in less demanding conditions. Some scratches to hull and gelcoat. My backband isn't great, and it's worn out, but a small cushion makes it perfectly acceptable, and even good for lounging in the shallows. A great kayak for smaller paddlers or a lively day boat. I will add a review of the Nordkapp RM when I have spent more time in that boat, but if I could own only one Valley kayak, it would be the Nordkapp, which possesses the ultimate blend of rocker, narrow beam and waterline for tracking; it is fast. For comparison I am 5'7" tall and 155#. Used Kayak Sale: In addition to the close-out sale kayaks, we also sell used kayaks. Manifest Your Paddling Dreams for This Year Through Emotional Goal Setting, 13 Bucket List Paddling Destinations in the USA, Stand Up Paddling for Beginners: How to Get Started and Essential Gear. This is a very maneuverable boat & edges easily. Outside's long reads email newsletter features our strongest writing, most ambitious reporting, and award-winning storytelling about the outdoors. The cable replacement went easily, though I did have to borrow a special cable cutter from the local hardware store in order to cut the cable without shredding the strands of wire. The Hoffackers were owners of the highly-regarded Northern California bicycle shop Palo Alto Bicycles. I'd recommend cutting this silly thing off - it interferes with rescues. Generally, a great boat. The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. Must be fast enough to keep up with others (I use a greenland paddle and easily keep - sometimes having to slow down - although I do paddle with a quick cadence). 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