The Petrel Play is finally a reality! Thorough Sea Trials have been very successful and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. After consulting with a pair of highly trained composite engineers, the layups have been finalized to offer a light but incredibly strong kayak.
The Petrel Play is the result of years of design refinement by Guillemot Kayaks. The smaller sister to the legendary Petrel, the Play has all of the intuitive responsiveness at a shorter length. The Play rewards the experienced paddler with instant and precise response. The novice will enjoy it’s confidence inspiring secondary stability. In the open water of the ocean, it is perfectly at home. The hull design catches waves eagerly, often with a single paddle stroke. On flat water it is a joy to paddle. It keeps up with longer kayaks due to its long waterline, yet turns on a dime with subtle inputs.
Fiberglass Infusion
Weight: 40 pounds
Cost: $4,950.00 + tax
We take a combination of different weight E-Glass cloths and orient them for maximum durability. With a Gelcoat finish, we have selected a variety of cloths and fiber orientations to achieve a super tough layup that would be an option by other kayak manufacturers. We add a layer of Innegra to balance the toughness with light weight and infuse it with Epoxy Resin. With a weight at 40 pounds , this layup is more than the average paddler will ever need in terms of toughness.
Basalt/Innegra
Weight: 36 pounds
Cost: $5,400
This layup is for the active water paddler or instructor/guide who puts their equipment to the test and paddles in extreme conditions. We utilize S-Glass, which is a civilian derivative of military spec S2 fiberglass cloth. With 30% more strength and stiffness and combined with Innegra, this is a premium fiberglass layup that will take abuse like no other. Like the Fiberglass Infusion layup, it is infused with Vinylester Resin.
Hybrid Ultraglass Hull/Carbon Fiber Deck
Weight: 36 pounds
Cost: $6,400 + tax
Take a Fiberglass hull and match it to a Carbon fiber layup deck, you will get the strength of the fiberglass hull and combine it with the stiffness and light weight of Carbon fiber on the deck. If you want it all, light weight and ultimate strength, this layup will give you both. With optional clear coating on the deck to show off the Carbon Fiber, this option will stand out among the competition.
Carbon Lite
Weight: 30 pounds
Cost: $6,900 + tax
The layup for the paddler wanting the lightest boat possible. We have combined the light weight of Carbon Fiber, with the toughness of Innegra for an ultralight and durable layup. In the past, carbon boats have needed special care when paddling to avoid damage. Not anymore. We have tested this combination and it is simply amazing and durable.
Specifications
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Length: 14 Feet
Beam: 23 Inches
Hull Form: Swede
Depth at knee: 10 1/4 Inches
Depth at rear of cockpit: 6 3/4 Inches
Designed by- Nick Schade
Included in Options Above:
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Deck Rigging (choice of color)
Kayak color scheme
Clear Coat Option on Carbon Fiber
Custom foam seat included thigh braces
Custom Options/Add ons
Keel Strips (choice of color) $250
Pump Housing $150