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Delta Kayaks Delta 17
Delta Kayaks makes choosing the right kayak easy. As avid paddlers we know that fit, comfort and performance are vital to experiencing the best that kayaking has to offer. All Delta Kayaks feature a long waterline and upswept bow for an efficient dry ride. Delta Kayaks are moulded from highly specialized thermoplastic materials. The kayak’s hull and deck are composed of a proprietary blend of ABS and Acrylic, extruded as one solid material. This lightweight material gives our boats the ultimate protection against fading and weathering and will provide many years of virtually maintenance-free use.
Overview
Highlights
- Great to cruise on lakes, paddle extended trips or have fun in ocean swells
- A veritable champion in the surf
- Skeg or Rudder options
Available Colours
- Orange
- Red
- Green
Delta Kayaks makes choosing the right kayak easy. As avid paddlers we know that fit, comfort and performance are vital to experiencing the best that kayaking has to offer. All Delta Kayaks feature a long waterline and upswept bow for an efficient dry ride. Delta Kayaks are moulded from highly specialized thermoplastic materials. The kayak’s hull and deck are composed of a proprietary blend of ABS and Acrylic, extruded as one solid material. This lightweight material gives our boats the ultimate protection against fading and weathering and will provide many years of virtually maintenance-free use.
Features & Specifications
Overview
- Model Year: 2022
- Category: Kayaks
- Kayak Type: Touring Kayak
- Paddlesport: Kayaking
- Number of Paddlers: Solo
- Structure: Rigid or Hard
- Propulsion: Paddle
- Best Used For: Sea Kayaking & Touring
Specifications
- Length: 16' 11" / 518 cm
- Width: 22.5" / 57.2 cm
- Weight: 52 lb / 23.6 kg
- Capacity: 390 lb / 176.9 kg
- Stern Hatch Volume: 42 gal / 158.8 L
- Bow Hatch Volume: 26 gal / 98.3 L
- Day Hatch Volume: 2 gal / 7.6 L
- Cockpit Volume: 47 gal / 177.7 L
Features
- Primary Material: Thermoform ABS
- Hull Shape: V-Bottom
- Chine: Hard
- Rudder or Skeg: Rudder, Skeg
- Bulkheads: Stern, Bow
- Number of Hatches: 3
- Storage: Stern Hatch, Bow Hatch, Day Hatch
Outfitting
- Outfitting: Back Rest
- Seat: Adjustable
- Rigging: Deck Rigging, Safety Lines
What Users Are Saying
I've had the Delta 17 for a couple years now, and had it in a variety of conditions. I find it to be full of user-friendly features, and more comfortable than most. I think Delta's thermo-form really hits a sweet-spot between heavy and fuzzy poly and pricey 'glass. Boats that cost twice as much are a bit stiffer, but likely also a bit less impact-resistant. The cockpit is comfortably large, though I found the skirt seal isn't quite as tight as a composite boat. The Delta 17 is bigger than I expected. It feels big on the water, and holds a tremendous amount of gear. The hatches are large and the space within them is very usable. The design makes this boat a great all-rounder - quite fast, quite dry, rolls well, turns well, and very stable/reassuring in all sorts of water. I have the rudder version and have almost never deployed the rudder, so handling is easy. In sum - great value for a well-designed, well-appointed, and well-built sea kayak.
