Boat Models - Lightning 17

Ultralight precision precut plywood kayak and canoe kits. Est. 1955.

Lightning 17: Single sea/touring kayak kit

Dimensions: 17’ long; 24” beam

Weight: 45 lbs.

*Building time: 90 hours (approx.)

Joints: butt joints over a full size/pattern

*Cost: $1,210.00 Cdn Funds (Plus Shipping)

No provincial taxes, G.S.T applicable to Canadian residents only.

To compare the cost of our complete single person kayak kits to those of other kit manufacturers add approx. $227.00 Cdn funds to their full kit prices. This would be the cost of components we include for which others charge extra.

Description

The Lightning 17 is a full sized sea/touring kayak. We know of paddlers who have packed a month’s gear in her hatches! A good boat for accommodating a larger person or for long distance paddling. Even smaller paddlers 5’4” and 120 lbs. can handle her. This kayak has a stable multi chine (three) hull that tracks beautifully. Though in most cases not necessary if at some point you decide to install a rudder, we also supply rudder kits. The Lightning 17 is sleek, rugged, beautiful and fast, an excellent day paddler. Inexperienced paddlers enjoy the Lightning 17, and if you are an experienced paddler, you can make her dance.

The Lightning 17 was designed in the winter of 1995 and the prototype was paddled the following summer. It is our best selling boat to date.