Kayaking remains a prominent recreational form of leisure and sport boating. Perception Kayaks manufactures kayaks for the various paddling disciplines. Its Aquaterra Keowee kayak offered a simplistic design for novice paddlers. The construction of the Keowee models helped to keep boaters stabilized while paddling and maneuvering the kayak. The Aquaterra Keowee kayak performed best in calm bodies of waters.
History
Perception Kayaks began marketing the Aquaterra Keowee in the early 1990s. Because Perception has created new and improved lightweight kayak design, it no longer makes the Aquaterra Keowee. In 1995, the company stated that the Aquaterra Keowee Kayak was its most popular kayak.
Types
Perception Kayaks produced the Aquaterra Keowee kayak in two distinct types. The Keowee model was a solo kayak that could comfortably seat one paddler. The Keowee 2 model was a tandem kayak that could seat a maximum of two paddlers. Solo kayaks offer increased maneuverability, and tandem kayaks enable you and a fellow paddler to reach high speeds.
Size
According to Perception Kayaks, the length of the kayak is measured from the point of the nose to the tip of the rear. The single-person Keowee had a length of 9 feet 2 inches and a width of slightly less than 2.5 feet. Despite its dimensions the Keowee, could easily be carried because it weighed only 38 lbs. The Keowee 2 was 12 feet 10 inches long and about 3 feet wide. It weighed 61 lbs.
Function
The Aquaterra Keowee and Keowee 2 kayaks served various functions. Both the single and double-person Keowee fell under the Sport series from Perception. According to Perception Kayaks, the Keowee models enabled you to participate in bird watching and nature photography, and it was also an ideal fishing vessel. The wide design of the Keowee's hull would allow you to easily move from side to side without worrying about capsizing the boat.
Features
The Aquaterra Keowee kayak consisted of a compact design yet featured a roomy cockpit. The cockpit refers to the sitting area of the kayak that allows you to stretch your legs in front of you. The smaller seat of the single person Keowee was ideal for young paddlers. Perception Kayaks reports that the Keowee featured grab loops for easy transportation and a cup holder. Although designed for two paddlers, the Keowee 2 had a rear seat that a paddler could adjust easily for solo paddling. The Keowee 2 also featured foot pegs that would allow you to stabilize yourself while paddling.
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