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Lekker Kayaks
Lekker Skimmer sit-in touring kayak kayak, 16'5"
8 colours

Sit-in touring kayak

Skimmer

Faster than the Osprey, still easy to live with

List price $1,890$1,690In stock — ships from the USA

End-of-season pricing: $200 off list while this season's stock lasts.

Ships across the lower 48 30-day on-water guarantee

Delivery $200 to the West Coast, $300 elsewhere west of the Mississippi, $400 east of it.

Best for

The serious touring paddler who wants to cover distance efficiently while maintaining stability and manoeuvrability for varied conditions.

What makes it Lekker

  • Medium-length touring kayak — balance of speed and manoeuvrability
  • Soft V hull with rounded edges for smooth ride in calm and rough water
  • 190 L total sealed storage for extended multiday trips
  • Standard drop-down skeg
  • Suitable for flatwater and ocean touring

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Specifications

Length
16'5" / 501 cm
Width
22.5" / 57 cm
Weight
57 lbs
Capacity
287 lbs
Hatches
3 (10" bow 75 L, oval stern 115 L, 6" day hatch)
Skeg
standard
Rudder
optional
Material
Rotomolded polyethylene

Colours

Every Lekker is moulded in eight colours — the actual colour might look somewhat different from what is shown here. Just roll with it.

Skimmer kayak

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Common questions

How does the Skimmer compare to the Osprey?

The Skimmer is 2'4" longer and narrower — it's faster and carries more gear (190 L vs 149 L) but slightly less stable. Choose Osprey for max versatility, Skimmer for covering distance.

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