Standard Layup
- Weight: 57lb
- Hand-laid construction
- Polyester resin matrix
- Fiberglass woven cloth hull
- Chopped fiberglass strand mat deck
The Standard Layup provides a robust and durable kayak at the lowest cost.
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Rockpool Kayaks - Taran 16
$6,495.00
*CONTACT US at c2cpaddlesports@gmail.com FOR CUSTOM PRE-ORDERS AND QUOTES
The 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.
Stepping 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!
The high volume front deck has been retained and the hull form is very close to the original Taran, just a touch shorter!
The Taran 16, like a Taran - surf, speed and stability (but fits in the garage easier!)
In The Detail
Hull: Length 16 feet 8 inches (508 cm) - Width: 20.25 inches (51.5 cm) - Volume: 369 litres.
"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."
-Jeff Allen
"The Taran 16 is a stunning boat. Compact, responsive and effortlessly rapid in all conditions."
-Joe Leach
"The idea of ditching a traditionally shaped sea kayak for a contemporary designed fast touring boat would have had me laughing all the way to the shore-line on December 14th 2012…But not anymore!"
-Colin McWilliams
Constructions:
Premier Layup
- Weight: 44lb
- Vacuum infusion construction
- Epoxy resin
- Carbon/Kevlar woven fabric deck and hull
- Spheretex flush-laid reinforcing keel and ribs
The Premier Layup provides significant weight reduction. This construction provides ease of handling on and off the water and a considerable increase in hull speed.
Ultra Premier Layup
- Weight: 38lb
- Vacuum infusion construction
- Epoxy resin
- Carbon/Innegra woven fabric deck and hull
- Spheretex flush-laid reinforcing keel and ribs
The Ultra Premier Layup provides the greatest weight reduction. This construction provides effortless handling, ease of carrying, and an extremely fast hull speed.
Graphics:
- Custom RAL colours (https://www.ralcolorchart.com/) and glitters/metal flake are included in price (2 colours for deck, 1 colour for hull)
- Additional colours and glitters/metal flake are an extra fee
- Glitter on the hull is an extra fee and is not recommended
- Deck graphics are included in the price (colour fade, starfish, kelp, etc.)
- Graphics cannot be sprayed into the front of the gelcoat (cutoff is 30 cm forward of the front hatch)
- Individual graphics can be done on request for an extra fee (check in with us to confirm what's possible)
- View sample colour schemes here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rockpoolmike/albums/
- Album 1 graphics are included in the price
- Album 2 graphics are an extra fee of $262
- Album 3 graphics are an extra fee of $373
Fitted Options:
- Seat foam - full set: $42
- Custom bulkhead position: $271
- Deck sail reinforcement: $150
- KeelEazy keel strip: $206
- Composite keel strip: $243
- Front crash guard: $150
- Rear crash guard: $122