Ocean Kayak 16-Feet 4.5-Inch Zest Two Expedition Tandem Sit-On-Top Touring Kayak

Ocean Kayak 16-Feet 4.5-Inch Zest Two Expedition Tandem Sit-On-Top Touring Kayak Review

Ocean Kayak 16-Feet 4.5-Inch Zest Two Expedition Tandem Sit-On-Top Touring Kayak Feature

• Capacity: Seats two adults or two adults and a small child or pet, 500-600 lbs maximum capacity
• Seating: Large comfortable molded-in seats and molded-in foot braces
• Storage: Stern oversized tank well with bungee, bow deck bungee
• Additional Features: Bow and stern carry handles, molded-in cup holders, two side-mounted paddle keepers
• Optional add-on touring features: Up to two oval push-on Gaspachi hatches for in-hull storage, up to three 6-Inch round threaded hatches with catch bag for handy day use item storage, optional rudder system

Rated one of the fastest sit-on-top recreational tandems on the market, the Zest Two Expedition kayak is perfect for a day trek or a weekend adventure. The kayak is made of medium-density polyethylene, a virtually indestructible material that's somewhat flexible (so it doesn't crack), but also maintains its stiffness thanks to Ocean Kayak's compound curves.

The Zest Two Expedition kayak measures 16 feet 4.5 inches long, with 2 molded-in seat wells for adults.

The materials are complemented by a California-form tri-hull design, which includes a long center keel area that encourages boats to track straight when paddling and coasting. The result? A kayak that steers well and is easy to control on the waves regardless of whether you're just starting out or are an experienced paddler. The kayak's unique sit-on-top design, meanwhile, allows you to enter and exit the kayak easily from the shore, dock, or water. In a sit-on-top kayak, you can safely enjoy all the pleasures of kayaking without having to learn difficult self-rescue maneuvers.

The Zest Two is outfitted with two molded-in seat wells, helping it fit two adults plus a small child or pet. Other construction details include molded-in foot wells that provide a comfortable foot position for just about any size paddler; a tank well with bungee cords for easy gear storage; self-bailing drain holes in the cockpit that allows water that enters the kayak to immediately flow back out; and a molded-in cupholder. The Zest Two is also compatible with several Ocean Kayak accessory kits (all sold separately), including a rudder system ideal for high winds and currents, up to two oval Gaspachi hatches, or up to three 6-inch hatches.

Specifications:

• Max capacity: 500 to 600 pounds
• Length: 16 feet 4.5 inches
• Width: 30.5 inches
• Seat widths: 19 inches, 18 inches, and 15.75 inches
• Weight: 70 pounds

About Ocean Kayak
Ocean Kayak is part of the Johnson Outdoors family of innovative, market-leading brands. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of top-quality products for the global marketplace across four categories: watercraft, marine electronics, diving, and outdoor equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include Ocean Kayak, Necky kayaks, Old Town canoes and kayaks, Extrasport, Lendal paddles, Carlisle paddle gear, Minn Kota motors, Cannon downriggers, Humminbird fish finders, Scubapro and UWATEC dive equipment, and Eureka tents.

Rated as one of the fastest sit-on-top tandems on the market, the Zest Two is perfect for a day trek or weekend adventure. It's also the perfect touring kayak for warmer paddling environments where you may not want to be confined to a cockpit. Load it up! The Zest has tons of storage!

FEATURES: Two molded-in seat wells, molded-in foot wells, oversized tank well with bungee, Molded-in cup holders, side-mounted padle keepers, bow deck bungee

SEATING: Seats two adults, plus a small child or pet

SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH 16' 4.5-Inch / 5.0 m, WIDTH 30.5-Inch / 77.4 cm, SEAT WIDTHS 19-Inch / 48.2 cm, 18-Inch / 45.7 cm, 15.75-Inch / 39.0 cm, WEIGHT 70 lbs / 31.7 kg, MAX CAPACITY 500-600 lbs / 226.8 - 272.2 kg