{"title":"Kayak Chooser - Advanced Tandem Touring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cspan\u003elonger day trips, or weekend overnight cruises. You're looking for more speed and capability. Probably not your first boat, and\/or you are a relatively sophisticated craftsperson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"great-auk-double","title":"Great Auk Double","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy stretching out the Great Auk into the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Auk Double\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nick Schade has created a tandem sea kayak that will be \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable \u003c\/strong\u003efor occasional paddlers while providing an \u003cstrong\u003eefficient and capable boat \u003c\/strong\u003efor a pair of skilled kayakers. The\u003cstrong\u003e long waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e allows a couple of strong paddlers to really step out and go fast, while the \u003cstrong\u003erespectable volume\u003c\/strong\u003e provides enough capacity to carry gear for multi-day trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Double is longer and a little wider than the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/great-auk-17\" title=\"Great Auk 17\"\u003eGreat Auk 17\u003c\/a\u003e so it can carry the heavier load of two people plus their gear. It takes the sleek lines of the Great Auk to make a fast and comfortable tandem for intermediate paddlers. This is not just a simple stretch of the Great Auk. The shape has also been adjusted to add more volume near the ends. This combined with a higher bow will help the boat rise easily over waves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis boat fits in between the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/guillemot-double\" title=\"Guillemot Double\"\u003eGuillemot Double\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fast-double\" title=\"Guillemot Fast Double\"\u003eGuillemot Fast Double\u003c\/a\u003e in terms of performance. It will be faster than the Guillemot Double because it is a little longer and narrower. By reducing the beam, this kayak is a little less stable than the Guillemot Double. It is not as long or as narrow as the Fast Double though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur strip-built and hybrid kits ship with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar bead \u0026amp; cove strips. Photos on our website and printed materials may show patterns and accent strips with walnut or other materials. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bead-and-cove-strips\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/clcboats.com\/shop\/products\/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood\/cedar-strips-without-bead-and-cove.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1717778025339000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2CuQ3oy3pof6bKxiFw1KZn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bead-and-cove strips are available in a variety of wood types.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOptional walnut strips are available and can be shipped with kit orders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173980639525,"sku":"8641-8996","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/great-auk-double--neil-tinggaard_denver-co.jpg?v=1747166602"},{"product_id":"guillemot-double","title":"Guillemot Double","description":"\u003cp class=\"related-content\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGuillemot Double\u003c\/strong\u003e is an expansion of Nick Schade's successful Guillemot design features into a tandem kayak. It is \u003cstrong\u003ea roomy, stable and comfortable boat\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nick drew the stern to easily accept a rudder but it is not required. The cockpits are quite far apart, permitting the paddlers to be out of sync. There is room for a hatch between the cockpits. This is\u003cstrong\u003e a good two person kayak for beginner to intermediate paddlers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Speed-oriented paddlers who want a tandem should look at the Great Auk Double or Fast Double.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, deep cockpits make this boat \u003cstrong\u003every comfortable and secure\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has good volume for a dry ride and room to move your legs around. There is\u003cstrong\u003e plenty of capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e for multi-day trips especially if you install a center hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur strip-built and hybrid kits ship with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar bead \u0026amp; cove strips. Photos on our website and printed materials may show patterns and accent strips with walnut or other materials. \u003ca title=\"Bead-and-cove strips are available in a variety of wood types.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/clcboats.com\/shop\/products\/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood\/cedar-strips-without-bead-and-cove.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1717778025339000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2CuQ3oy3pof6bKxiFw1KZn\" href=\"\/products\/bead-and-cove-strips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOptional walnut strips are available and can be shipped with kit orders\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173981458725,"sku":"5484-756","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/guillemot-double_new-lead.jpg?v=1747148551"}],"url":"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/collections\/kayak-chooser-advanced-tandem-touring.oembed","provider":"Chesapeake Light Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}