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Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder

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Full-featured Manitou II tandem kayak lets the entire family enjoy touring boat performance with the comfort and stability of a recreational kayak.

Durable linear polyethylene hull with sharp entry lines and extended keel provides solid tracking for great paddling efficiency
Wave-piercing Dolphin Bow lets you negotiate chop and rough waters with confidence
Hard chine hull design lends superb primary and secondary stability--great for entry-level and intermediate paddlers
Tandem cockpit design features two fully adjustable seats with a removable kid's jump seat in the aft cockpit; ideal for tandem and solo outings
Generously sized cockpits allow easy entry and exit
Adjustable foot pedals accommodate different sized paddlers; rear cockpit has controls for deploying and using foot pedal-controlled rudder
Rudder assists with tight maneuvering and tracking in rough conditions; rudder catch protects deck while bungee retains rudder during transport
Extrasport® XtraComfort seat adjusts in three dimensions for a truly custom fit and all-day comfort
High seat back and beverage holder provide relief on lengthy outings; progressive cushion padding is soft but supportive for extended use
Seat dimensions are easily adjusted while in the seat making quick changes hassle-free
Large stern hatch with neoprene seal and hardshell covers provide space for your day-tripping gear--bulkheaded to keep gear dry
Ample 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 and self-rescue
Toggle handles allow easy two-person carrying of kayak

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Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder Customer Reviews

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Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder

4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (5)
Comfortable (4)
Good maneuverability (4)

Cons

Heavy (4)

Best Uses

Rivers (4)
Day trip (3)
Flat waters (3)

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May

2008

(11 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Third seat a wash, GET THE RIGHT RACK!

By Steve the Photojournalist

from Lake Tahoe, Nevada

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Hard to transport
Heavy
Not Enough Storage
Slow
Third Seat a letdown

Best Uses

Big Lakes
Day Trips
Flat Waters
Rivers

Comments about Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder:

I live near Lake Tahoe, so I am usually on a big, choppy lake that often has lots of wind. The bow does an awesome job of cutting through the chop as advertised. The oversized back hatch is easy to jump into, and the boat is easy to maneuver if you get it with the rudder.I was hoping to use the child seat feature with my 5-year-old, however, she is miserable in that little rumble seat, which is nothing more that an uncomfortable plastic block that doesn't lock into anything, slips around and doesn't really fit well anywhere. Because of the way she is positioned, she is constantly getting splashed, and if your kid isn't having a good time, your trip is going to get shortened or unenjoyable very quickly.I would have preferred normal tandem openings, where my legs are covered and don't get sunburn, and possibly more dry storage for camping trips.Also, I have a Toyota Sienna van that I use to transport this boat, which is massive in size and weight. I almost killed myself the first time I tried to load it onto the roof using the Thule J-style rack. Unless you are about 6'4" and 240 lbs with a step stool, I strongly suggest getting the Thule Hullivator hydraulic lift system. It allows you to load the kayak in the rack at about waist height. Then the hydraulic lift system helps you lift the 80+ pound boat onto the roof.I believe they are sold through REI. [$], so be prepared for that hit. If you don't get one, you are really risking either injury or screwing up your vehicle's paint job in a big way.Also, for people new to paddling like me, be prepared to spend a lot of money on other extras like good floatation devices, good paddles, other important safety stuff (especially if you have small kids), and a storage rack to keep this on at home so that the plastic hull doesn't lay on the ground. The plastic is really sensitive to heat and can easily warp.

Service and delivery comments:

I got this sent to my local REI store.

Don't expect these guys to have the time or will to help you carry your boat to your car, let alone help you load it. Have your rack all installed and ready to go, when you go to pick it up.

Jun

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

this one will do!

By taranup

from Fort Belvoir, VA

About Me Beginner

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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 II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder:

This was my first Kayak and I was a little worried about getting it in the water and paddling with my children aboard. I took it out for about fifteen minutes and felt extremely comfortable. I returned to the shorline and picked up two of my three children and went back out with fishing gear. We had an awesome time. This is an extremely roomy kayak and is good solo or with a partner. I have none to compare it to becase it is the only one I have ever been in but man I am impressed. I did do my homework before I bought it and it did pay off.

Oct

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

GREAT All purpose Kayak. Does it all!

By buddy2

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Recreational, Solo Female

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Maneuverability
Stable
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beginners
Quiet Lakes
Rivers
With a Canine Companion

Comments about Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder:

Great versatile kayak. I can paddle with my 100 pound Golden Retriever, or I can paddle alone. When I want to go with a human companion I've got the space! When I have no companion, I am not held back! With rudder I can manage this kayak alone even paddling into a strong wind on open water. This is a much better approach to managing a canine companion than a sit on top kayak! The dog is contained in a cockpit and remains calmer. It is heavy and takes some planning to load it on the car alone. A scrap of rubber mat facilitates pushing the boat up from the rear without scratching the roof of the car.

Sep

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

This is a solid and versitile boat

By Radnet

from Petoskey, MI.

About Me Family paddler, Recreational

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Pros

Can be paddled solo
Comfortable
Easy entry
Good leg room
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Beginners
Experienced Paddlers
Quiet Lakes

Comments about Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder:

This is a solid, stable and versitile kayak. It has the best leg room I have seen in the 14-15' length. I have had the kayak out in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior with my wife and it performed well. It comes with a removable child jump seat. This seat allows a toddler to share the aft cockpit when configured for tandem seating. The kayak can be paddled solo with the rear cockpit seat slid forward. I would recommend a long paddle 230cm or longer for solo paddling as you are sitting at the widest beam of the boat. If solo paddling will be a big part of your plan, keep in mind that at 15ft in length and 75 pounds this kayak is a bit unwieldy to load and unload from your car by yourself.

May

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

We would purchase this again

By RS Wilde

from Arena, WI

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rivers

Comments about Necky Manitou II 15 Tandem Kayak with Rudder:

My husband and I purchased this kayak with help from Dan at REI Madison West (Thanks!). The sage advice was, "So long as you both get along, then a tandem kayak will work." Luckily, we both get along. The kayak fit atop our old Chevy Malibu and atop our current Ford Escape. It's on the heavy side, and we've purchased the rollers for the roof rack to help with loading and unloading. It's very stable and we've found quite manueverable, from slow backwaters of the Wisconsin River that were choked with deadfall to Devils Lake's open water. Lots of storage capability and fairly smooth entry and exit into the cockpits. It's comfortable, but, I wish I could change the front cockpits backrest just a little more. I also concur with another reviewer that longer paddles are helpful.

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