Royak: Multi-Sport Kayaks

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Royak: Multi-Sport Kayaks Royal Marine Company has a line of kayaks that is absolutely superb. Roy Grabenauer, designed the "world's safest small boat" he is the father of the "Royak." On the first real open-water test of the first Royak, Roy was diving for abalone off the northern California coast when the anchor line chaffed & parted. The boat, the only one-of-a-kind, bobbed about the Pacific Ocean until an albacore tuna fisherman happened across the craft. It was intact, upright, storage compartments water-tight, the cockpit was dry & its open compartments were dry as well. All of this evidenced that the craft had lived up to its designer's belief in its unique & wonderful stability. This craft had bobbed about in the open ocean for 2 years upright! This was the first of the SUK's and it was true sit-upon-kayak. By combining the best concepts of hydrodynamics & aerodynamics Roy has made this great craft a true kayaker's dream boat. It is true multi-sport yak. All Royaks have the following unique features: 1. Multi-sport hull design 2. UV protected ABS thermo-formed construction 3. Open ergonomic cockpit 4. Self-bailing drain 5. Marine grade hardware & custom trim 6. Adjustable foot rests 7. Keel for excellent tracking 8. Strapless bracing 9. Easy in-water boarding & exiting 10. Full-grip carrying handles 11. Positive flotation 12. Locakable stowage compartments 13. High buoyancy bow 14. Contoured full back backrest These great yaks come in 3 models, all available in 4 colors with 2 different trim packages: *Royak Tour Kayak *Royak Standard Kayak *Fishing Kayak Recently I was privileged to test a Royak Fishing kayak, Model A-1025 & along with the Royak Tour Kayak. Both were identical except for the rod holders on the fishing model. Both handled superbly in the waters of Tampa Bay, the Alafia River & in the open Gulf of Mexico. My first thoughts about this handy craft were that this what a kayak is supposed to be & that I had to have one! It is the best SUK I have ever used. Royak has a complete line of accessories for their craft. I particularly liked the "Pelican Case" a lockable stowage case that has a larger capacity that I thought. Go online & take the virtual tour on board a Royak. You may see the all of the Royak craft at: http://www.royak.com or you can call these fine folks at: (916) 989-5600 RATINGS: Stability: 10+ Maneuverability: 10+ Comfort: 9.5 Transportability: 9.5 Safety: 10 Stowage: 10 Try one of these great craft as soon as you can. It is joy to paddle![/b] Copyright 2007 Donald R Houston, PhD. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the author's consent.