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SKUK Explorer / Explorer HV 

The Explorer

A standout choice for expeditions, this kayak stands as the pinnacle of performance for medium-sized paddlers seeking a blend of speed, agility, and stability. Surpassing the Romany family in speed, the Explorer remains remarkably manoeuvrable and steadfast in direction, offering a thrilling and seamless paddling experience.


Designed with a spacious carrying capacity, the Explorer has proven its mettle on numerous expeditions, including a kit heavy month-long journey in Antarctica, where it bore the weight of all essential supplies without expedition support. This kayak's resilience and reliability have been tested in some of the most unforgiving environments, making it the trusted companion for adventurers seeking to push the boundaries of exploration while maintaining unparalleled performance and confidence on the water.


Design Features

  • Low rear deck for easy rolling
  • Sloping bulkhead behind seat to allow easy emptying
  • Keyhole cockpit allows quick entry and exit
  • Offset day hatch for access on the water
  • Adjustable seat for amending trim and fit
  • Carefully designed weather cocking to ensure you can always turn upwind
  • Skeg to improve handling and wind performance
  • Hull designed to enable smooth edging turns
  • Built in deck fittings to ensure confidence when rescuing and towing

The Explorer HV

Tailored for larger paddlers, the Explorer HV retains the exceptional hull of the original model while introducing a redesigned deck to enhance ergonomics for larger paddlers.


By raising parts of the deck in the cockpit and adding strategically positioned raised areas for the knees, this design optimises comfort and legroom without compromising the Explorer's established efficiency, stability, and manoeuvrability.


Design Features

  • Knee bumps
  • Forward seat position for enhanced manoeuvrability
  • Low rear deck for easy rolling
  • Sloping bulkhead behind seat to allow easy emptying
  • Keyhole cockpit allows quick entry and exit
  • Offset day hatch for access on the water
  • Adjustable seat for amending trim and fit
  • Carefully designed weather cocking to ensure you can always turn upwind
  • Skeg to improve handling and wind performance
  • Hull designed to enable smooth edging turns
  • Built in deck fittings to ensure confidence when rescuing and towing

Key Features:

 

  • High-performance seat
  • Recess for 70P Compass
  • Wire Skeg
  • Adjustable backband
  • Adjustable footrests
  • Round 7" day hatch
  • Round 10" Front and Rear Hatches
  • Carry toggles bow and stern
Explorer Explorer HV
Optimum Paddler Range: 120 - 250 lbs. 145 - 310 lbs.
Length: 17'5" 17'8"
Width: 21.25" 21.5"
Depth: 13.5" 14"
Construction Explorer Explorer HV
Standard Fiberglass 61 lbs. 62 lbs.
50 / 50 50 lbs. 51 lbs.

**Above weights are approximate and include hatch covers.  For accurate weights scroll down to our in-stock boats which have been weighed on-site with hatch covers by BayCreek staff.

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Standard Fit Outfitting

SKUK Standard Fit Outfitting features a composite seat, adjustable backband, foam lumbar support block and removable hip pads. Mini-cell foam can be installed under the keyhole thigh braces to fine-tune fit and provide comfort.
Std Fit outfitting
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Explorer: NEW AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Condition: New
Lay-Up: 50/50
Deck Color: RAL 5001
Hull Color: RAL 1015
Cockpit Rim Color: RAL 1028
Seam Color: RAL 1028
Deck Line Color: Yellow
Skeg: Wire
Weight: 53.9 lbs.

Extra's:

- Keel Strip: RAL 1028

- Deck Dragon: Clear Carbon/Kevlar

MSRP: $5,865.00

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Explorer HV: NEW AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Condition: New
Lay-Up: 50/50
Deck Color: RAL 6005
Hull Color: RAL 6005
Cockpit Rim Color: RAL 2011
Seam Color: RAL 2011
Deck Line Color: Black
Skeg: Wire
Weight: 51.1 lbs.

Extra's:

- Deck Dragon: Clear Carbon/Kevlar

- Keel Strip: RAL 2011

MSRP: $5,865.00

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