Q-Kayaks

Q-Kayaks is a New Zealand based designer and manufacturer of top quality sea kayaks, sit-on-tops and recreation kayaks.

All Q-Kayaks watercraft come with a 2 year warranty for materials and workmanship.

Sit-on-top Kayaks

Length : 2.4m Width : 70cm Weight : 16kg Capacity : 95kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $499 Use on : Flat water to surf Small and easy to store Water bottle included Storage well in the rear Cargo secured by strap Moulded-in centre carry handle More about the Firefly sit on top kayak

Length : 2.5m Width : 77cm Weight : 22kg Capacity : 30-115kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $749 Use on : Flat water to surf Width gives excellent stability Hatch at rear accesses internal storage Centre carry handle for 1 person carrying Drink bottle included Upturned bow to lift over chop and motor boat wake More about the Whizz sit on top kayak

Length : 3.3m Width : 74cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : 30-90kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $873 Use on : Flat water to surf Tri-form hull Upswept bow to lift in waves and chop Long keel assists with straight tracking Sealed forward storage area Gear carrying compartment in rear More about the Escapee sit on top kayak

Length : 3.46m Width : 75cm Weight : 27kg Capacity : 50-150kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,110 Use on : Flat water to surf Tri-keeled hull for speed and stability Upswept bow gives lift over waves and chop Moulded-in deck storage areas front and rear Paddle holder on side Hatches access internal storage areas More about the Escapade sit on top kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 62cm Weight : 23.5kg Capacity : 55-110kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,580 Use on : Flat water to ocean Flip up rudder assists with tracking and steering Footrest steering platforms are adjustable Hatches access internal storage areas Snap-down toggles Fishing rod holder Flag holder Drainage portals with sealing bungs More about the Swift sit on top kayak

Length : 4.02m Width : 83cm Weight : 32kg Capacity : 50-210kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,445 Use on : Flat water to surf Two seat positions for 2 person paddling Centre seat for single person paddling or child passenger Tri-form hull lifts in waves and chop Hatches access internal storage areas Drink bottles included More about the Delta sit on top kayak

Kayaks (sit-in)

Length : 3.0m Width : 70cm Weight : 19kg Capacity : 30-100kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $855 Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, river, estaury) Flat hull gives excellent stability and great straight line tracking Shorter length makes it easy to turn Large cockpit for easy entry and exit Option of clip-in seat to take small child passenger More about the Sprite kayak

Length : 3.75m Width : 74cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,295 (no rudder) $1,595 (with rudder) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Upturned bow lifts in chop and motor boat wake Padded seat and backrest Two large hatches access internal storage areas Storage areas sealed by bulkheads Front deck bungy storage Available with or without a retractable rudder More about the Kiwi kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 62cm Weight : 23kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,660(basic) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Retractable rudder is a standard feature Adjustable footrests Padded seat and backrest Paddle rescue straps behind the cockpit Front deck bungy storage Note: "Basic" has no bulkheads or hatches More about the Tui kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 82cm Weight : 32kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,415 $1,885 (inc rudder and hatch) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Large single cockpit for easy entry and exit Front deck bungy storage Option of a clip-in seat to take a small child passenger Option of a rear storage hatch and bulkhead Available with or without a rudder More about the Sprite 2 kayak

Length : 4.5m Width : 82cm Weight : 34kg Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $1,805 (inc rudder) $2,090 (inc rudder and hatch) Use on : Flat to semi-flat water (bay, lake, estuary, river) Same hull as the Sprite Two separate cockpits allow spraydecks to be fitted Front deck bungy storage for each paddler Rudder is a standard fitting Option of a hatch storage area with bulkhead More about the Wanderer kayak

Sea Kayaks

Length : 4.5m Width : 62cm Weight : 24kg (standard) Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $2,030 (standard) $2,280 (lite weight) Use on : Flat water to ocean Retractable rudder is a standard feature Adjustable footrests Padded seat and backrest Paddle rescue straps behind the cockpit Front deck bungy storage Note: "Excel" has bulkheads and hatches More about the Tui kayak

Length : 4.8m Width : 61cm Weight : 26.5kg (standard) 23 (lite weight) Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $2,545 (standard weight) $2,785 (lite weight) Use on : Flat water to ocean Flared bow provides lift in choppy conditions Decklines all around Front deck bungy storage Padded seat and backrest Traditional drop-over rudder More about the Penguin sea kayak

Length : 4.8m Width : 61cm Weight : 26.5kg (standard) 23 (lite weight) Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $2,590 (standard weight) $2,830 (lite weight) Use on : Flat water to ocean Same length as the Penguin More volume (leg and feet room ) than the Penguin Decklines all around Front deck bungy storage Paddle lock in front of cockpit Security rescue bar Padded seat and backrest Two Xl hatches that access internal storage More about the Shearwater sea kayak

Length : 5.3m Width : 62cm Weight : 29kg (standard) 25kg (lite weight) Capacity : TBA kg Made by : Q-Kayaks (in NZ) Warranty : 2 years Price : $2,845 (standard weight) $3,055 (lite weight) Use on : Flat water to ocean Deck lines all around Front deck bungy storage Two XL hatches access internal storage Day hatch that can be accessed on the water Padded seat and backrest More about the Tasman Express sea kayak