The Raptor’s uniquely shaped bow is designed to shred waves, deflect spray, yet still maintains a low profile reducing the effects of windage
Though comparable in weight, its width, measured along the seat section, is much narrower. This allows for easy paddle strokes and it’s easy on the knuckles too.
The rear is where there is the biggest difference. The catamaran-style pontoons provide a level of stability that is unparalleled. Stability that allows you to stand up and move about the boat freely. Stability that only the Raptor can provide.
The pontoons also help to shield the rudder from any rocks or bumps you may accidentally encounter. The stiff keels are the thickest area since they take the most abuse. You can store the Raptor on any cross rack without worry about deformation.
When you compare the Raptor to other kayaks it’s easy to see – there is no comparison – it’s in a class by itself.
Specs
LENGTH: 13′ | 396 cm
WIDTH: 34″ | 86 cm
WEIGHT: 66 lbs | 29 kg
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 360 lbs | 163 kg
MSRP Base Price: $1,199.00
Available Colors:
Urban Camo (Blue & Black)
Black Mango (Olive, Yellow, Black)
Yellow
Red Sunset (Red & Black)
Sunrise (Red, Orange, Yellow)
Key Lime (Green & Black)
Sierra Camo (Tan, Grey Black)
Avalanche (White)
Features
Optional Live Bait Tank with scupper recess to fit the Attwood live bait pump.
Patented Design : wave piercing bow with a wide stern for enhanced stability.
On-Board Storage: gasketed center hatch, bow storage for over sized gear
Optional Storage: Rear access hatches can be installed. Flush mount rod holders are now included as standard equipment (behind seat)
Self Bailing Scupper Holes
Adjustable Foot braces
On deck recess to hold fishing poles/spearguns and paddles
Inherent in the Raptor design is a special wave breaking bow that displaces water and weight by splitting it into two aft stabilizing wave tracks. Now, this creation of two separate axis and two separate fulcrums consistently encourages the vessel to return to it’s former position when weight is shifted from one axis-roll to another. IE: As weight shifts to one fulcrum, the vessel discourages a potential role because the apposing fulcrum is sharing it’s common end-point at the bow–summoning the vessel back to it’s gravitational connection with the water–rather than giving it permission to roll.
Our Kayaks are roto-molded at a state of the art facility in Bellingham WA. Their decades of experience molding kayaks allows us to consistently reproduce great quality kayaks. We only use compounded polymers specifically formulated to provide the right amount of stiffness, UV resistance and durability. Qualities that will keep your kayak safe while on the water for decades to come. Being a very small company, we are capable of offering customized rigging options. All rigging is done in house to insure quality control before your kayak leaves our facility. Feel free to contact us via email
anytime. We speak “kayak fishing” here.
Boat Model
Santa Cruz Raptor G1
Boat Manufacturer
Santa Cruz Kayaks
Manufacturer Location
Bellingham WA Made in U.S.A. !
Maximum Capacity
one individual 360 lbs | 163 kg
Maximum Capacity (Comfortably)
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 360 lbs | 163 kg
Boat Dry Weight
66 lbs | 29 kg
Boat Maximum HP
human power or Bixby jet or electric troll motor
List Price
MSRP Base Price: $1,199.00 plus shipping plus tax
Sale Price
inquire by calling 812 685 2567 or email info@gilligansboats.com
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