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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak
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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak

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$850.00

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Have a blast paddling with a friend in the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T. Lots of storage space means you can take your toys with you.

  • Gen2 high-density polyethylene construction offers performance, rugged durability and affordability
  • Multi-chine hull responds to leans and delivers terrific secondary stability; self-bailing hull design ensures flotation in rough water
  • Features tankwells fore and aft and 2 hatches to carry your coolers, tackle boxes and other essentials; deck rigging over tankwells secure your gear
  • High-back, adjustable Phase 3™ backrests and molded-in footbraces keep you comfortable; padded backrests fold down for transport
  • 6 in. midship hatches keeps small valuables stowed away
  • Molded center seat enables solo paddling or comfortable seating for a child or pet
  • Integrated water bottle holders keep refreshing beverages close at hand
  • Comfort carry handles at bow, stern and sides make transport to and from the water a cinch
  • Paddle holder offers a handy spot to store your paddle when you need both hands

Made in USA.

Item 750663


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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialPolyethylene
Length13 feet
Width34 inches
Depth15 inches
Weight65 pounds
Number of paddlers2
Capacity500 pounds

Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-On-Top Kayak Customer Reviews

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4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Stable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      • Recreational (4)

      Reviewed by 4 customers

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      Sep

      16

      2007

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      2 years and still good

      By Fastcannondale

      from Oak Park, CA

      About Me Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Beginners
      • Quiet Lakes

      Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

      I bought this kayak two years ago and I am still enjoying it. I have used it out of the harbor on the ocean with my gradeschool daughters and they find it enjoyable. I have also used it for a beach launch with some difficulty, but still made it. (Exciting in a 5 foot shorebreak when you go vertical before wiping out to oncoming surf! The waterproof hatches do work well.)

      It is best on lakes, I use it up in the Sierras as it can go where a lot of motorized boats cannot. It is stable, and with two experienced paddlers on lat water, it can move at a fair rate of speed.

      The only negative is getting it off the roof of my SUV with only one person due to the size of the boat.

      I would buy this again if I needed another tandem recreational kayak.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Love It!

      By dadCharles

      from Beaufort, SC

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy for all ages to use
      • Rugged
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Beginners
      • Quiet Lakes
      • Rivers

      Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

      We got this for our kids and parents to use, it's great. We take 2 adults & kid in middle. Very stable, easy entry/exit, tracks decently, fairly easy to move once you get going. Holds up well to oyster shell scrapes. Comfortable seats and 2 sealed compartments for water bottles and keys. It's HEAVY, you'll need a cart to move it and strong arms/back to car top it.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      17

      2007

      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Tarpon tandem

      By Justin-san

      from San Juan Capistrano, CA

      About Me Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Great all around

        Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

        I have used this kayak with my kids at Santa Cruz Island. It is more comfortable than other tandems I have used. My wife and I paddeled it around Dana Point harbor and she loved it. It is stable and the fold up seat backs are a great idea.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        27

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Kayak 130T

        By Chuck

        from Malibu California

        About Me Recreational

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Maneuverability

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • Ocean Swells

          Comments about Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130T Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak:

          Vikki and I take it out through Channel Island Harbor, Ventura Harbor, Santa Barbara Harbor and Big Bear Lake. Great in swells and moves well. Lots of fun.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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