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Necky Manitou 13 Kayak

Necky Manitou 13 Kayak

Item # 722103
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With all the glide and feel of a touring boat and the stability and comfort of a recreational model, this hybrid kayak delivers versatility and fun!

  • Durable superlinear polyethylene hull with sharp entry lines and extended keel provides solid tracking for greater paddling efficiency
  • Generously sized cockpit allows easy entry and exit;
  • Ratchet-adjustable Extrasport Seating System™ offers all-day comfort; high seat back and beverage holder provide relief on long tours
  • Large stern hatch with water-resistant neoprene seal and hardshell cover provides space for your day-tripping gear; stern bulkhead helps keep gear dry
  • Foam pillar in bow and bulkheaded stern space supplies enhanced flotation
  • Bow and stern deck rigging for stowing extra gear securely; recessed deck fittings provide increased durability
  • Perimeter lines and recess in stern deck provide extra measures for safety
  • Toggle handles allow easy two-person carrying of kayak

Made in USA.

Item 722103

Necky Manitou 13 Kayak Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialPolyethylene
Length12 ft. 10.5 in.
Width24.75 inches
Depth13 inches
Weight45 pounds
Cockpit size34.5 x 16.25 inches
Number of paddlers1
Weight capacityUnavailable
Hatch CapacityUnavailable

Necky Manitou 13 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Necky Manitou Kayak
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Easy entry & exit (4)
  • Easy to paddle (4)
  • Good maneuverability (4)
  • Stable (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat waters (4)
    • Day trips (3)
    • Rivers (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    May

    8

    2008

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    One Sweet Ride

    By I

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy To Lift
    • Easy to Paddle
    • Good Maneuverability
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters
      • Ocean Swells
      • Rivers

      Comments about Necky Manitou Kayak:

      This is one sweet boat! Even though with its length it is technically a recreational kayak, this sucker is truly a small sea kayak. Personally, I find it extremely stable for a more high performance ride. It tracks beautifully. If you put it on edge, it carves very nicely. There really isn't any advanced maneuver that this kayak isn't capable of. If you buy the regular model, you can order adjustable thigh braces for some true high performance. From large rivers and lakes to the ocean, it does very well. I've had it out in 5 foot swells, high winds, etc... it doesn't shrink from the task. It even does admirably well at keeping up with full sized touring boats. Just don't try to race them ;) I love it in rock gardens. I special ordered mine in blue. Overriding point: This is an awesome boat!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      12

      2008

      (6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Fun and versatile kayak

      By River-runner

      from Ontario, CA

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Flat Waters
        • Rivers

        Comments about Necky Manitou Kayak:

        This kayak is very versatile and fun. I can be used on lakes and rivers that flow moderately. It turns easy and can track well if you concentrate on your strokes. A little tippy at first, but it is really stable once you get used to it. Nice beginner kayak.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        26

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        this is a great boat

        By danyacker

        from canton tx.

        About Me Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy Entry & Exit
        • Easy To Lift
        • Easy to Paddle
        • Good Maneuverability
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • Flat Waters
          • Kayak Camping
          • Rivers

          Comments about Necky Manitou Kayak:

          This is my 2nd kayak to buy, and it was a big upgrade from my pelican 120 fishing kayak. i just took the manitou down a 44 mile, 3 day, excursion down the Brazos river. i loved everything about the boat. the dry storage was actually dry! There were 5 other guys with me and this boat was so much faster they had a hard time keeping up. this is a great entry level kayak.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          2

          2009

           
          4.0

          Very versatile boat

          By QuiverQueen

          from Boulder

          About Me Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy Entry & Exit
          • Easy To Lift
          • Easy to Paddle
          • Good Maneuverability
          • Stable

          Cons

          • Not Enough Storage

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • Flat Waters
          • Kayak Camping

          Comments about Necky Manitou Kayak:

          I am relatively new to kayaking, and I purchased this boat with the intention of using it to get to hard-to-reach fishing spots. I have actually used it more for day tripping and camping, however. It is light enough that I can load it on my 4-Runner unassisted, and it is easy to take it out for just a few hours or a day. I have even gotten a whole week's-worth of camping gear and food into and on top of the boat, though that is certainly pushing the boundaries of its intended uses. It is durable and relatively maintenance-free, always a plus. I was also able to keep up with friends in sleeker, longer sea kayaks. Perhaps they were being kind, but the boat performs very well.

          I wish there was a little more dry storage; even a small day hatch in front would be nice, but a deck bag suffices. And the rear hatch cover is an absolute bear to put on. The trick is to sit right down on the deck behind the seat and slowly work the neoprene cover towards the stern. Guess that's the price to be paid for dry storage on a Necky boat.

          Overall, a much more versatile boat than what I expected.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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