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FAQs

Are Old Town kayaks worth the money? ›

To sum things up, the Old Town Topwater 120 is an excellent fishing kayak and recreational kayak. The best part about this kayak is it's price point, which is right at $1,000. This is very competitively priced in today's market of fishing kayaks.

Unpowered boats like kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), as well as rowboats and sailboats (without motors) must have a boat registration, PFBC launch permit, or a DCNR State Parks launch permit to use PFBC lakes and access areas or Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests access areas.

Ease of Entry and Exit: Sit-on-top kayaks with raised seats are the easiest to get into and out of, and they are much easier to get back aboard if you fall off (or jump off) into the water.

Bottom line: 6-12 years is a pretty typical range for the life span of a kayak. That's a huge range, you might say. And yes, that is true. An inflatable kayak might last you only a half dozen years; however, a well-maintained, quality kayak can last twice that or much longer - even a lifetime.

Canoeing and kayaking are relaxing, low-impact activities for older adults. Last year my 75-year-old mother and I paddled 70 miles along the Allagash River in Northern Maine. With some additional planning and adjustments, she had a comfortable, enjoyable trip.

Operating any watercraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal. The law is strongly enforced for user safety.

Any kayaker or canoers on the water before dawn or after dusk are required to have a hand-held light to signal other boaters in order to avoid collisions. All non-powered watercraft must have a whistle or other sound-producing device.

Assisting in rescue - Boats 16 feet and over must have a USCG-approved immediately available throwable device on board. Kids 12 and under - Children 12 years of age and younger on PA waters underway in all canoes, kayaks and paddleboards and boats 20 feet or less must wear a life jacket.

There's no debate here—sit-on-tops are more comfortable! You're not confined inside the boat so you have more freedom of leg movement. You can even stand up for a change, which can make a big difference on a long day of paddling.

What style kayak is most stable? ›

If all other dimensions are equal, a sit-inside (open-cockpit) kayak is more stable than a sit-on-top kayak. In an open-cockpit kayak you're sitting lower in the boat. Your center of gravity (aka rear-end) is at or near the level of the water.

Recreational kayaks are extremely stable. They're generally between 28 and 40 inches wide and, while you won't win any speed records, you won't have to worry about flipping. That's because the wider a kayak is, the harder it is to flip.

On average, a beginner takes at least 30 minutes to paddle a mile in calm, slow-water conditions. So in 2 hours, the paddler can cover up to 4 miles, which makes 3-5 miles the distance range that a beginner can cover comfortably in a day. The distance covered per hour reduces significantly when going upstream.

Old Town Kayaks are part of the Johnson Outdoors brand, and some models are manufactured in the USA, while others may be produced in China.

What are Old Town kayaks made of? Old Town creates extremely durable and high-quality boats made from Rotomolded Polyethylene. Polyethylene is a very durable and lightweight type of thermoplastic that is widely used for multiple types of products.

These canoes can be on the heavier side, but they're also designed to take a beating and last a long time. Old Town Discovery and Penobscot canoes are made of three-layer polyethylene, and their durability has made them a favorite for decades.