After long deliberations, I finally decided to order a Feathercraft Java sit-on-top kayak.
Around early February I cycled to FC with my trailer in tow and took delivery of a brand new Java. It's mainly a single seat kayak configurable as a double to carry the occasional second paddler. A rudder can be added for double paddling and in following seas conditions where directional stability is often difficult to handle on a kayak, or any boat.
For a few weeks my living room was my paddling playground. Winter this year proved to be longer and harder than usual. So I would have to wait for spring.
Java in a bag. Where it all starts
...out of the bag
Just add air and there it is. Not as simple as that, however assembly wasn't too bad for the first time. It took about a half hour. Hopefully assembly will speed up with practice. Now it's a two seater, but would normally be a single.
Cool view of the aft paddler seat
Your typical Feathercraft rudder. Cool and functional.
The rudder isn't generally necessary unless the Java is paddled as a double. The built-in skeg should be sufficient to guarantee straight tracking in normal flat-ish water conditions.
Storage is secured under these "nets" located towards the bow and stern. This system will make loading and unloading of bags much easier than with a regular "decked" kayak with hatches.
Last but not least the paddlers "cockpit". Note those footrests and thigh straps for balance.
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