Murrelet 1PD

 

Murrelet Review, Sea Kayaker Magazine, April 2012

“Rolling is a real pleasure with this kayak” (MC).

"It's a rolling machine, even hand rolls are not difficult." (GL)

“The very solid fit in the cockpit made rolling a breeze. C to C was a snap—The layback was excellent." (MN)

 

"It’s stable enough for athletic beginners, and a playful, rough-water rolling machine for the experts” (GL).

To read the full review click here.

First Kayak with 4 Decks:

This kayak is designed for Greenland rolls. The rear cockpit height of all four models has been lowered to allow advanced paddlers, who execute Greenland rolls, to lie back flat on the rear deck.

Sleek and Thin: The Murrelet series is our newest 17 foot multi-chine hull made for those who like a high-performance kayak. At 22 inches wide she is thin and sleek, but retains very comfortable initial stability. She’s got Pygmy’s trademark tracking and handling. She executes leaned turns beautifully and is very well behaved in wind and waves. Though this kayak is designed with the Greenland roll in mind, this is a great performance touring kayak for intermediate kayakers or novices looking to expand their skillset. Pick this great hull and your choice of four decks.

The Murrelet 1PD (one panel deck) has a 10.1" knee height and 7.5" rear cockpit height. The Murrelet 1PD & Murrelet 2PD’s one and two panel rear decks have the most aggressive Greenland style deck making wet re-entry easier. The Murrelet 1PD comes with an adjustable tab and wood backing plate for those that want to use knee braces with this boat (foam sold seperately).

 

The Murrelet 1PD, 2PD, and 4PD all radically lower the rear cockpit to facilitate your favorite Greenland style roll, while the cockpit sweeps up in a stylish arch to allow a closer paddle stroke with more knee height and foot room. There are two cockpit options on these three boats: the standard 15.8"x33" cockpit has a snugger fit, while the 17"x33" cockpit handles wider hips and larger mid sections. The Murrelet 4PD’s four panel rear deck gives you more storage for touring and long distance adventure. She and the Murrelet SDC are the most comparable to our Arctic Tern 17 and Coho. The Murrelet SDC is a tighter fitting deck than the other three Murrelet designs, with a lower knee, thigh, and foot height. Her cockpit is similar to our Coho and Arctic Tern cockpits and has a higher rear cockpit height than the other three Murrelet models.

 

Two Hulls to Choose From: Hull version one tracks strongly while hull version two is our most maneuverable touring kayak. It's upright turn radius is shorter than the Osprey Std, Arctic Tern 17, Coho or Borealis. If you are looking for a play-boat to use in currents, rock gardens or surf, or want a short boat feel in a 17 foot sea kayak, hull version two is for you (see video below). If you are looking for an exercise boat or a touring boat and want a stiffer feel, you may want hull version one. Both versions roll beautifully, track well and are sleek and fast. The hull options allow you to choose what degree of maneuverability you want.

 

*Please Note: Our standard bulkhead and hatch kit is only available for the bow of this boat. The one panel rear deck requires a VCP hatch, or another form of floatation, such as a floatation bag for dry storage and floatation in the stern. Please call us with any questions: 360-385-6143.

 

 

 

 

Murrelet 1PD Specs:
Length…… 17’
Beam……. 22”
Height at Front of Cockpit…… 12”

Knee Height... 10.1"

Rear Cockpit Height... 7.5"
Weight…… 36lbs
Cockpit..… 15.8”x33”
*Initial stability……10.5
Carrying capacity (vol.cu.ft)……12.00
**Efficient Cruising Wetted Surface in sq. ft……18.40
Loaded waterline length……14.9'
***Top cruising speed……5.36 mph
Available as kit……yes
Available as plans……no

*The transverse Metacenter, in inches, is a measure of a kayak's initial stability. A higher number is more stable. All single kayaks computed with same weight person.
**Efficient cruising is a function of low frictional drag and low wetted surface. Lower WS means faster (less effort) cruising speeds, here expressed in sq. ft.
***90% of theoretical hull speed (THS) in mph. A boat's theoretical hull speed is a function of square root of its loaded waterline length (LWL). at approximately 80% to 90% of its hull speed a kayak will start to produce a bow wake longer than its LWL and the effort required to continue acceleration rapidly increases

 

 

Murrelet 1PD Features:
Hull type… Multi-chine
Deck type…New one panel deck for easy wet re-entry and greenland style rolling. Our lowest rear deck also featuring Pygmy’s new curved cockpit providing more knee height for added comfort and low rear cockpit for ease of rolling and re-entry
Best used for… Day touring, Greenland style rolling
Paddler experience level… Intermediate/Advanced
Shoe size….Up to men’s 12 (depending on shoe and personal comfort)
Cockpit size…15.8”x33" (also available with a standard touring cockpit opening of 17"x33")

 

Inside your Pygmy kit:

 

 

* We usually ship "Medium" hardener with our kits (good for temperatures ranging from 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit).  You may order "Slow" for hot climates (75-95 degrees Fahrenheit) or "Fast" for cold climates (35-55 degrees Fahrenheit) upon request. Read the System Three Epoxy Book to help select the appropriate epoxy and hardener for you. If you would like a copy of the Epoxy Book, click here to download. We also stock System Three’s Silver Tip Epoxy and offer this as an option in our boat kits for an additional charge.  For Silvertip epoxy the slow hardener is good for temperatures warmer than 65 and the fast is best for temperatures cooler than 65. Note: Silver Tip Resin can only ship via Ground Service and is not eligible for shipments to Alaska.