{"product_id":"rockpool-kayaks-taran-17","title":"Rockpool Kayaks - Taran 16","description":"\u003cp\u003e*CONTACT US at c2cpaddlesports@gmail.com FOR CUSTOM PRE-ORDERS AND QUOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taran 16 does everything its big brother does but in a slightly shorter fashion! Cockpit and deck layout are the same as the full size Taran but the overall length has been reduced. This gives even more manoeuvrability and a nice smooth ride over larger steep seas. The 16 is a fast boat that you can throw about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepping away from convention once again, speed has not been reduced - the 16 is not going to live in the shadow of its big bother. The trademark downwind handling is still there too, combined with excellent surf handling. The 16 really comes to life with a nice wave to surf!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high volume front deck has been retained and the hull form is very close to the original Taran, just a touch shorter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taran 16, like a Taran - surf, speed and stability (but fits in the garage easier!)\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn The Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHull: Length 16 feet 8 inches (508 cm) - Width: 20.25 inches (51.5 cm) - Volume: 369 litres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e\"When I first paddled the Taran 18 I was so impressed, it breathed new life into my paddling. I thought, this is going to take some beating, the 16 does just this, maybe not in its overall speed but certainly in its versatility! Speed, manoeuvrability and plain simple fun to paddle, all go to sun up the Taran 16.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Jeff Allen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"quote\"\u003e\"The Taran 16 is a stunning boat. Compact, responsive and effortlessly rapid in all conditions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Joe Leach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The idea of ditching a traditionally shaped sea kayak for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtemporary designed fast touring boat would have had me \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaughing all the way to the shore-line on December 14th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012…But not anymore!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Colin McWilliams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 57lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-laid construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyester resin matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiberglass woven cloth hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChopped fiberglass strand mat deck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Standard Layup provides a robust and durable kayak at the lowest cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremier Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 44lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum infusion construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpoxy resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Kevlar woven fabric deck and hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpheretex flush-laid reinforcing keel and ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Premier Layup provides significant weight reduction. This construction provides ease of handling on and off the water and a considerable increase in hull speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Premier Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 38lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuum infusion construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpoxy resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon\/Innegra woven fabric deck and hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpheretex flush-laid reinforcing keel and ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultra Premier Layup provides the greatest weight reduction. This construction provides effortless handling, ease of carrying, and an extremely fast hull speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom RAL colours (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ralcolorchart.com\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ralcolorchart.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ralcolorchart.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e) and glitters\/metal flake are included in price (2 colours for deck, 1 colour for hull)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional colours and glitters\/metal flake are an extra fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlitter on the hull is an extra fee and is not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck graphics are included in the price (colour fade, starfish, kelp, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphics cannot be sprayed into the front of the gelcoat (cutoff is 30 cm forward of the front hatch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual graphics can be done on request for an extra fee (check in with us to confirm what's possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView sample colour schemes here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockpoolmike\/albums\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockpoolmike\/albums\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rockpoolmike\/albums\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum 1 graphics are included in the price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum 2 graphics are an extra fee of $262\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum 3 graphics are an extra fee of $373\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitted Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat foam - full set: $42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom bulkhead position: $271\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck sail reinforcement: $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeelEazy keel strip: $206\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite keel strip: $243\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront crash guard: $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear crash guard: $122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rockpool Kayaks","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":49488525262986,"sku":null,"price":6495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premier","offer_id":49488525295754,"sku":null,"price":8825.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ultra Premier","offer_id":49488525328522,"sku":null,"price":9495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3233\/0634\/files\/1-f7f29141-2c54-4e46-a3f6-006c49ec820c.png?v=1780496499","url":"https:\/\/c2cpaddlesports.com\/products\/rockpool-kayaks-taran-17","provider":"C2C Paddlesports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}