When the ocean turns nasty the Chesapeake series is right at home. Our expedition kayaks feature ultra-high volume bows for big-wave performance. Chesapeake kayaks are expedition touring boats that excel in rough water and steep seas. With their high-volume bows, the Chesapeakes cruise over big waves. Their highly cambered foredecks shed water quickly and provide plenty of foot room for comfortable cockpits. The skeg-like stern design assures train-like tracking and minimal weathercocking, even in fierce crosswinds.

Chesapeake Kayaks

17' x 24" x 45lbs

$2,495

Build it yourself at our Boatschool $1,750

The Chesapeake's hard-chine hull is strongly influenced by West Greenland design. It's easy to lean and turn, handles following seas confidently, and surfs beautifully. The long waterline and substantial rocker assure plenty of speed---you'll leave the plastic boats behind---while the high-volume hulls swallow up expedition size loads. Chesapeakes are built to endure a lifetime of serious expedition touring, with 4mm okoume plywood hulls and decks and fiberglass sheathing on both hull and deck. 6mm watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. Epoxy end-pours at the bow and stern simplify construction and provide extra impact strength. The cockpit, with our trademark one-piece keyhole coaming rim, is roomy and easy to pad out for a custom fit.