MAELSTRÖM VAÅG SEA KAYAK
Maelstrom Vaag Sea Kayak — Here. Now. In Charleston.
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The Vaåg for Medium & Large paddlers.
Vaag - 17'4" - Fiberglass, Kevlar, or Carbon
Priced from: $3499.00
Maelstrom designers say that experiencing a Vaag 174 is to know the pleasure of paddling in a stylish sea kayak with flawless performance and quality construction. They know these characteristics are important to the paddler. With exceptional handling and performance in the Vaag 174, you'll feel like pushing your limits. Whether you're off on an expedition or to play in rough waters, this boat will let you discover new horizons.
Vaag 174 technical specifications
- Vacuum bagging construction with vinylester resin
- Length: 17' 4" (5,30 m)
- Beam: 21.5" (54,6 cm)
- Volume (storage): 229 liters (60,5 gal US)
- Day hatch : 45 liters (11,9 gal US)
- Mini front "Glove box" hatch: 4 liters (1,0 gal US)
- Stern compartment: 85 liters (22,5 gal US)
- Bow compartment: 95 liters (25,1 gal US)
- Bow depth: 12,5" (30,5 cm)
- Stern depth (just behind the cockpit): 8" (20 cm)
- Cockpit (inside): 31,5" x 16" (80 cm X 40,6 cm)
Standard features:
- Expedition weight fiberglass XPD construction
- Outside and inside (double) fiberglass seams
- Keyhole cockpit
- Unbreakable super comfortable thermoformed closed cell foam seat
- High performance customizable closed cell backrest
- Yakima aluminum footbraces
- Kajak-Sport retractable cable skeg
- 4 Kajak-Sport hatches:
- Bow hatch: 9.5" (24 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Stern hatch: 17" X 10" (44 cm X 26 cm) oval Kajak-Sport
- Mini front hatch "glove box" 4" (10 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Day hatch: 8" (20 cm) round Kajak-Sport
- Recessed Kajak-Sport deck fittings
- Kajak-Sport "Ergotoggle" end toggles
- Perimeter reflective life lines
- Reflective Vaag and Maelstrom kayak logos (by 3M) for increased night visibility
- "Bonedry" rear bulkhead for super efficient emptying of cockpit during rescues
The Vaåg: Seventeen feet, four inches. With flawless performance and quality construction the Vaag will let you discover new horizons — whether you're off on an expedition or to play in rough waters.
• Download the Vaag tech PDF
• Visit the Maelstrom kayak website
Maelstrom Kayaks:
Vital 166 | Vaag 174
Designs by Maelstrom are manufactured by Boreal design.