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This 2001 Old Town Loon 160T kayak is for sale. $500 oboThe Old Town Loon 160T Tandem Kayak (without) rudder is a stable, easily controlled two-person boat for beginning and intermediate paddlers. You'll be amazed that kayaking could be so comfortable when you kick back in the well-padded folding high back seats. Large cockpit dimensions on this Old Town tandem kayak make it easy to get in and all
Like new Kayak up for sale. Only been in the water a few times. Comes with life vests as shown. Has factory slip on cart, so one personcan handle it easily. One owner. Call or text with any questions. This package was over $1000 new. Serious inquires only. I don't need to sell,so low ball offers will be ignored. Price drop to $500 (was $600) [links]
Old Town Loon 120 kayak 12' polylink 3 material excellent shapethey do not make these quality built kayaks anymorecomes with paddle, skirt, adjustable foot braces, deck cordinggreat cruising or fishing kayak for all PNW watersplenty of room in cockpit for small child or pet to take along$550.00 cash only, no trades, send phone # if interested in purchase to avoid scammersAd up, kayak and gear stil
The 13.8 is the better boat and was the original designed kayak, I believe, and you can tell that the hull and cockpit design lost something when the boat design was shrunk down by four feet to create the smaller version. The shape of the hull is less comfortable on your legs in the smaller version. The big boat fits like a pair of nicely broken in running shoes. Just great.
Both boats are tough, stable utilitarian kayaks with a nice simple design. Both track well in the water, but are a bit on the slow side. They are very dry because of the hull shape and cruise through all sorts of water without any problem at all.
They are both really cheap as well, for what you get. I paid $550 for the ten footer and $700 for the 13.8 (Canadian dollars), which I thought was better value than some of the fancier boats.
The poly link plastic Old Town uses is stiffer than the typical polyethylene of most plastic boats, which I like, but its also heavier. The poly link does tend to scratch easily, but superficially. This probably slows you down some, but not hugely.
The amount of cargo you can put into both boats is impressive, particularly for the 13.8. I fit the largest float bag that MEC sold into the nose of the 13.8 and there was room to spare. The rear hatch will hold a ton of stuff and then there is space directly behind the seat as well. I was able to strap in a spare paddle on both sides of the seat inside the hull and it fits easily and is not in the way.
I also like the user friendly hatch cover. More rigging would be nice (both boats come with a minimal arrangement of bungie cords front and back) but is not essential. I have the multi adjusting grey foam seat in the 10 footer and a rigid black folding seat in the 13.8 and I prefer the simple black folding seat for riding and use. The foam seat becomes uncomfortable over long paddles. here
Primary stability is just average, it's a little tricky to get seated and out. Secondary stability- due to its size- is exceptional, no waves will upset this kayak. here
Definitely a kayak worth considering and not to be sneezed at. I'm giving it a 10 rating but that's taking into consideration where it fits into the grand scheme of things. There are faster, smaller, lighter, and more manueverable kayaks; but I can't imagine one filling the middle of the road any better.
As for tracking, this boat is average at best. Would say that it's a pretty slow boat too, although the 138 will outrace its 120 and 100 cousins. Sliding the seat forward helps speed a little. Am a little disappointed in the pace, even though I use it for recreation. here
It has been great fun customizing the boat over the past several years. I started by adding bungee cord triangles to both the bow and the stern. They are anchored on the very ends by looping them through the carrying handles. This gets the carrying handles on top top of the deck so they don't drag in the water but they still easily pull over the ends so they would be easy to hold onto if you were in the water. I can also slip the blade of my paddle under the bow bungee and it holds the paddle in place so I can land a fish. OT's paddle holder works fine but it takes two hands to operate which is a luxury that you don't have when a fish hits your line. Slipping the paddle under the bungee is very fast and simple and can be done with one hand.
The Old Town Loon 106 Package is the world's most advanced recreational kayak. 20 years ago Old Town canoe changed the way paddle sports thought about recreational kayaks with the Loon Series. Two years ago the team at Old Town set out to recreate the ultimate recreational kayak. The new Loon series features a completely redesigned hull that provides effortless glide and straight tracking. Equipped with the super plush ACS2 seat featuring easy and intuitive adjustments, under-leg support, premium padding and flow-through ventilation. The ACS 2.0 is the most advanced seating system on the market. The Loon also features a removable work deck providing customizable space for cameras, gear and water. The workdeck also features dry storage and a USB charge port to keep your gadgets charged even after hours on the water. Battery (owner supplied) can be plugged in and stored inside the work deck hatch. The Carlisle Magic Plus offers an efficient and powerful blade design for touring. Fiberglass reinforced polypropylene blades in bright colors are lightweight and durable. The MTI Calcutta PFD is a universal size life jacket with fishing features is the perfect practical choice. It has 9 Points of adjustment fits growing teen to super-sized adult and is made of Ripstop fabric is durable and won't tear when snagged by a hook. Neoprene padded adjustable shoulders are multiple storage pockets with internal organizers and rod holders are additional features on the Calcutta, along with 2 D-ring attachment points, 2 lash-tabs, and a pin-on retractor pad for accessories. more
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The Old Town Loon 126 is the world's most advanced recreational kayak. 20 years ago Old Town canoe changed the way paddle sports thought about recreational kayaks with the Loon Series. Two years ago the team at Old Town set out to recreate the ultimate recreational kayak. The new Loon series features a completely redesigned hull that provides effortless glide and straight tracking. Equipped with the super plush ACS2 seat featuring easy and intuitive adjustments, under-leg support, premium padding and flow-through ventilation. The ACS 2.0 is the most advanced seating system on the market. The Loon also features a removable workdeck providing customizable space for cameras, gear and water. The workdeck also features dry storage and a USB charge port to keep your gadgets charged even after hours on the water. Battery (owner supplied) can be plugged in and stored inside work deck hatch. Additional features include a Click Seal hatch, bungee deck rigging, paddle clip, and bow and stern carry handles. more
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