wilderness systems tempest 165 sea kayak for sale – $650

[Sally Haywood]

Wilderness Systems Tempest 165 Kayak with skeg.  Boat is sold 8/31/18

TEMPEST is the most awarded sea kayak.  Pictures here, https://stlouis.craigslist.org/boa/d/wilderness-systems-tempest/6681736539.html

Specifications:
LENGTH: 16′ 6″ / 503 CM; WIDTH: 21.5″ / 55 CM
BOAT WEIGHT: 55 LBS. / 25 KG; DECK HEIGHT: 12.5″ / 32 CM
COCKPIT LENGTH: 34″ / 86 CM; COCKPIT WIDTH: 18″ / 46 CM
MAX CAPACITY (person + gear): 300 LBS. / 136 KG
New they sell for $1,650. I’ve owned it since 2013. It had one prior owner (friend of mine). I’ve barely used it and always stored it in a garage.
https://www.rei.com/product/735407/wilderness-systems-tempest-165-kayak-with-skeg
Web site describes it as, “Signature performance, but designed for paddlers with a smaller frame, this touring kayak features a lower deck, narrow beam, and slightly shorter length.” I’m 5’6″, 150. Prior owner is about 5’11, 190.
Good primary stability, excellent secondary. It is a fast boat. Rolling is easy, self recoveries are smooth. No accidental spills yet though.
I took it to the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin, Lake Superior, for a week with gear in this boat (8/2015). Some big swells. It was great.

Sally 314-374-9206, haywood.sally@gmail.com

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